Hi All!
I need a clarification wrt 5.7.1 - Validation of special processes.
We procure forgings, castings and fasteners with NDE requirements. Suppliers conduct tests at their ends and report the results in test certificates.
1. Is it mandatory for us, the buyer, to validate the special processes done by suppliers or is it enough for us to verify the validation procedures and records of the suppliers.
2. In case of bought-out items like fasteners, threaded hangers etc., our suppliers do not conduct NDE but procure raw material from their suppliers meeting our requirements. Should we the buyer verify the validation procedure and records of our supplies supplier? If so, won't this become a routine task since supplier always has the luxury to change his supplier?
Thanks in advance.
Navaneeth
I need a clarification wrt 5.7.1 - Validation of special processes.
We procure forgings, castings and fasteners with NDE requirements. Suppliers conduct tests at their ends and report the results in test certificates.
1. Is it mandatory for us, the buyer, to validate the special processes done by suppliers or is it enough for us to verify the validation procedures and records of the suppliers.
2. In case of bought-out items like fasteners, threaded hangers etc., our suppliers do not conduct NDE but procure raw material from their suppliers meeting our requirements. Should we the buyer verify the validation procedure and records of our supplies supplier? If so, won't this become a routine task since supplier always has the luxury to change his supplier?
Thanks in advance.
Navaneeth