Seeking Management of Production Tooling procedure - TS 16949 Clause 7.5.1.5

[millie6901]

Hi !

any one that familiar with this ts 16949 clause, how to do it , any form or procedure can provide to me for reference,
thanks in advance.
we have 1 spec to cover this but do not have procedure to cover production tools.. pls advised..

 

[celestica - 2005]

We defined who are responsible for repairs. Users of tools will go directly to these people when the tools need maintenance and repair.

For tools that need to be fabricated inhouse or external, there a form that the user needs to accomplish. The form requires drawings with complete specs. After fabrication, the tool is evaluated and a "passed" sticker is attached prior to endorsement to the user. For any modification, this is addressed by the engineer in-charge of the particular product.

Also, periodic checking is done only on tools that when defective can affect the reliability of the products.

 

[antoine.dias]

Tool mgt.

A procedure is not mandatory.

Just make sure that every necessary item of that clause is "working" - under controlled conditions.

You may need (more) paperwork if some of those activities are performed outside the company.


Antoine

 

[millie6901]

Tool managment

Thanks ....

 

[Wes Bucey]

Do you have a copy of ISO/TS 16949:2002 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE?

This is a very useful document for folks weaving their way through TS16948 implementation.

This document points users to emphasis and clarification on some of the points typical suppliers may be a little "fuzzy" on.

For example, the document stresses "effectiveness" of a process as a primary criterion. One of the points mentioned is the use of metrics to help track a process. In the case of a production tool (like a stamping die), that might mean tracking the number of impressions before the tool starts to dull and need to be reworked. Adequate attention to the metrics would allow the user to perform predictive and preventive maintenance BEFORE the tool dulls to the point of producing nonconforming parts. Part of the point about "effectiveness" is that the supplier must be able to "prove" its processes are effective. What better way to prove than by producing the metrics to demonstrate you have the process under control?

4.3 Step 3 – Effectiveness
ISO/TS 16949:2002 clause 4.1c states, "The organization shall determine criteria and methods needed to ensure that both the operation and control of these processes are effective."

ISO 9000:2000 defines “effectiveness” as, “the extent to which planned activities are realized and planned results achieved.”

When mapping the process, review the process outputs to inputs. Compare the outputs of the process to the organization’s objectives. Analyze the metrics being used – or determine metrics to be used. These metrics are used to track progress, indicate correction or drive improvement in the quality management system. Metrics are not always quantitative. Action items resulting from management reviews may also apply.

Effectiveness
Not only must the organization have processes implemented that meet the requirements of ISO/TS 16949:2002 and customer requirements, but it must also provide evidence that the processes are effective. Implementation of processes and effectiveness of processes are different from each other. Ensuring that processes are effective is crucial to improvement and customer satisfaction.

There is a comparison in this guide between clauses from QS9000 and clauses from TS16949. Here is the comparison on TS clause 7.5.1.5 Management of Production Tooling with the comparable QS clause. It seems to me that if a supplier draws a process plan showing at least the FIVE W's (who, what, when, where, why) plus HOW, that he would have an effective, "bulletproof" plan that would withstand any audit as long as the plan is followed.

(QS)4.2.6.2 Tooling Management
The supplier shall establish and implement a system for tooling management including: * Maintenance and Repair Facilities and Personnel * Storage and Recovery * Setup * Tool Change Programs for Perishable Tools * Tool Modification, including tool design documentation. The supplier shall provide appropriate technical resources for tool (see Glossary) and gages design, fabrication and full dimensional inspection. The supplier shall implement a system to track and follow-up on these activities if any of this work is subcontracted. Note: Tooling Management (4.2.6.2) is not required of warehouses of distributors.

(TS)7.5.1.5 Management of Production Tooling
The organization shall provide resources for tool and gage design, fabrication and verification activities. The organization shall establish and implement a system for production tooling management including: * Maintenance and Repair Facilities and Personnel * Storage and Recovery * Setup * Tool-Change Programs for Perishable Tools * Tool Design Modification Documentation, including engineering change level * Tool Modification and Revision to Documentation * Tool Identification, defining the status, such as production, repair or disposal. The organization shall implement a system to monitor these activities if any work is outsourced. Note: This requirement also applies to the availability of tools for vehicle service parts.

Preventive Maintenance is important. Here are the QS and TS clauses on Preventive Maintenance

(QS)4.9.g.1 Preventive Maintenance
The supplier shall identify key process equipment and provide appropriate resources for machined/equipment maintenance and develop an effective planned total preventive maintenance system. At a minimum, this system shall include: * A Procedure That Describes Planned Maintenance Activities * Scheduled Maintenance Activities * Predictive Maintenance Methods, these methods should include a review of appropriate items, such as the manufacturer’s recommendations, tool wear, optimization of uptime, correlation of SPA data to preventive maintenance activities, correlation of SPC data to preventive maintenance activities, important characteristics of perishable tooling, fluid analysis, infrared monitoring of circuits and vibrations analysis * A Procedure Providing for Packaging and Preservation for Equipment, Tooling and Gauging * Availability of Replacement Parts for Key Manufacturing Equipment * Documenting, Evaluation and improving Maintenance Objectives.

(TS)7.5.1.4 Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
The organization shall identify key process equipment and provide resources for machine/equipment maintenance and develop an effective planned total preventive maintenance system. As a minimum, this system shall include the following: * Planned Maintenance Activities * Packaging and Preservation of Equipment, Tooling and Gauging * Availability of Replacement Parts for Key Manufacturing Equipment * Documenting, Evaluating and Improving Maintenance Objectives. The organization shall utilize predictive maintenance methods to continually improve the effectiveness and the efficiency of production equipment.