Definition of production tooling in IATF16949 clause 8.5.1.6

[Peng1967]

What is the definition of production tooling in IATF 16949 clause 8.5.1.6? Are tooling include fixture, mold, holding plate, screw driver classify as production tooling?

 

[Jim Wynne]

Generally "production tooling" includes things like molds/dies, welding fixtures, and other dedicated holding and inspection fixtures and jigs. Common hand tools aren't included.

 

[optomist1]

if automotive I mean mobility field related, I suggest you also consult:
1) your SQE
2) Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)
3) original source package...if currently in production

Why? although IATF 16949 may provide details & guidance, the definition may vary from customer to customer

 

[Jim Wynne]

if automotive I mean mobility field related, I suggest you also consult:
1) your SQE
2) Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)
3) original source package...if currently in production

Why? although IATF 16949 may provide details & guidance, the definition may vary from customer to customer

While it's always a good idea to ask customers about things you're not sure about--especially automotive customers--I've never had the experience of having a customer identify something as production tooling when the thing clearly isn't.

 

[John C. Abnet]

Are tooling include fixture, mold, holding plate, screw driver classify as production tooling

Think tooling that is dedicated and supports value added processes. Generally limited to terminal tooling (i.e. contacts the product).

e.g. a furnace is not tooling. The mold inside the furnace that shapes the product is tooling.

Hope this helps.

Be well.