Definition IDEM - What does IDEM mean?

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shaggy1812 - 2011

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We make coated paper products. I have been reviewing some old PPAP's that were prepared by my predisessor. On the Material Certification where a particular chemistry is called out on the dimension/specification, the supplier measurements/result lists: IDEM.

What does it mean? Is it an acronym for something?
 
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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

We make coated paper products. I have been reviewing some old PPAP's that were prepared by my predisessor. On the Material Certification where a particular chemistry is called out on the dimension/specification, the supplier measurements/result lists: IDEM.

What does it mean? Is it an acronym for something?
I'm only guessing, but it's possible that it's the Latin idem, used sometimes in bibliographies and footnotes as a synonym of "ditto," meaning that the entry in question is equivalent to the last detailed entry that preceded it. In this usage, it's usually abbreviated "id." In other words, it might mean, "same as above."
 
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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

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shaggy1812 - 2011

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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

Really? that many acronyms?


Ok, how about in the context of PPAP?

If my predesessor used idem for the suppliers measurements/results, with a physical characteristic as the dimension/specification, what does it mean?

Ok, here is a specific example. One of the dimensions/specifications is "coating: dispersion acrylic". Next block on the form in the suppliers measurements/results column has IDEM.

I assume, and we all know what happens when one assumes, is that this person was saying, "yep, that's what it is". Other dimensions have actual measurements, such as coat weight, thickness, and things.
 

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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

I think its a well known brand/classification of carbonless paper. Why not google 'IDEM' and see for yourself.

Regards.
 
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shaggy1812 - 2011

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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

That's exactly why I posted the question here. I thought the experts here could enlighten me without having to wade thru 1.5 million pages on Google. After viewing the first 100 entries, I thought perhaps someone smarter than I would have the answer.
 
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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

Being in Indiana and having plating in-house I can tell you that IDEM is
Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This could have something to do with the environmental effects of any coating process you may be using.
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This is actually something I include in my PPAP's and is a sign above my desk:

"I Don't Engineer Miracles" (IDEM) :lmao:
 

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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

Being in Indiana and having plating in-house I can tell you that IDEM is
Indiana Department of Environmental Management. This could have something to do with the environmental effects of any coating process you may be using.
:cool:
How can that be a measurement result?
 
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shaggy1812 - 2011

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Re: IDEM, what does it mean?

Ok, enough of the sarcasm. I asked a legitament question looking for an answer.


The information appears to be taken from our product datasheet and was incorporated into their drawing. Since the drawing was first made, there have been numerous personnel changes at the both the customer and my plant. Those who know anything about why it was placed there in the first place are long gone. It now appears to be sacred. The approval process to change nearly insurmountable. Change is futile, you will be assimilated...
 
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