Re: CQI-11 & CQI-12 Definition of Special Process Scope
With reference to CQI-11 the Special Process Plating Assessment and CQI-12 the Special Process Coating Assessment. Can anyone confirm the scope of these requriements? We produce parts that have a surface treatment, but how do you know if it is special enough?
I would say that it is run of the mill "zinc passivation" and therefore not a special plating or coating process? I really don't want to spend money on the actual documents from the AIAG, so if someone could let me know what they think, I would be greatful.
I maybe missing the point totally on this, but with some customers asking for compliance to these requirements I wanted to be sure not miss anything!
TIA
At this point I can only discuss CQI-12 as I haven't gotten into the others yet.
My take is the special processes are the 10 processes identified in the process tables A through J.
The requirement states "All requirements of the CSA (the assessment associated with CQI-12) are generic and are intended to be applicable to all organizations performing the coating operations addressed in this document, regardless of type, size, and product".
At this point I am taking that to mean we need to read each process table to determine applicability to our process and prepare an audit for all that apply. Our COO is meeting next week with one of the drafters of the document to clarify a number of questions we have and I will gladly share those results with you here in the Cove when we get them.
As your question seemed to address coating, the CQI-12 definition follows:
"Coating: A finish used to create a protective and/or decorative layer, for example, paint, varnish, lacquer, or other, as well as the process of treating an object with a coating. Generally it is used to refer to paints and coatings applied in an industrial setting as part of the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) process". I would have no idea if what you describe falls into that category but if not, there are many others it may fall into.
Personally, IMHO, if your customers are starting to require compliance I would spend the money on the documents.
I will get back to this thread if we are able to clarify anything.
Dave