Will this help?
Look at :
http://Elsmar.com/pdf_files/GM-ts16949.doc
which says:
Run at Rate (GP-9), (GM1960)
- Required for all new parts; physical verification that the production process is capable of producing quality products at quoted rates.
This is what I found elsewhere:
RUN @ RATE (GP-9)
DEFINITION: Physical verification that the production process is capable of producing quality products at quoted production rates.
PURPOSE: To reduce risk of failure during start up and acceleration by performing a production Run @ Rate beforehand.
SCOPE: All new part numbers require a Run @ Rate, unless exempted by the Supplier Quality and Purchasing Directors of the procuring division
PROCESS:
* Conduct risk assessment.
* Determine type of Run @ Rate required:
- Supplier monitored
- Customer monitored
* Notify supplier to schedule the Run @ Rate.
* Complete Run @ Rate.
* Follow up and make required improvements.
Note: GP-9 (GM -1960) last revision date is 2/95.