Writing Test and Inspection Procedures

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ttwerp65 - 2009

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I am currently researching Test and Inspection procedures for ISO9000:2001. I have "googled" to get some ideas on how it is being done, but I am still feeling I need more definition.

Our current quality policy states two levels of inspection. Our company policy at this time is that we inspect in accordance to what level the customer desires. When we have a specific requirement for levels of inspection we adjust price of parts accordingly. If it is not regulated by contract, we inspect an precentage of each lot to verify the conformity of our products.
The first question is can this policy be written into our ISO9000:2001
manual?

My second question deals with the documentation of tooling used to verify conformity. We at this time have not been asked to document tooling used, but is it required. Our current policy addresses the need for routine calibration checks to the standard, and we follow it to the letter. We have addressed competance issue and have documented who does the inspection and what skill/training they have, but is that enough?

Our inspection record document is compatible for tooling documentation and we are not opposed to doing this, but I know that if it is documented we have to do it. Do we have to open that door?

I would greatly appreciate some feedback.
thanks,
Terry:D
 
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Our current quality policy states two levels of inspection. Our company policy at this time is that we inspect in accordance to what level the customer desires. When we have a specific requirement for levels of inspection we adjust price of parts accordingly. If it is not regulated by contract, we inspect an precentage of each lot to verify the conformity of our products.
The first question is can this policy be written into our ISO9000:2001
manual?
Absolutely - unless you have specific contractual requirements, it is up to you to determine the sampling plan to use.

My second question deals with the documentation of tooling used to verify conformity. We at this time have not been asked to document tooling used, but is it required. Our current policy addresses the need for routine calibration checks to the standard, and we follow it to the letter. We have addressed competance issue and have documented who does the inspection and what skill/training they have, but is that enough?
Does it work for you. There is no specific requirement that says you have to specify exactly which type of measuring equipment to use. For example - part of our inspection procedure for parts of the punch press states to measure material thickness. We do not say specifically what to use - i.e. a micrometer or caliper. But you must decide the level of detail needed for your procedures. My description above may not be sufficient for a manufacture of space shuttle components.

Our inspection record document is compatible for tooling documentation and we are not opposed to doing this, but I know that if it is documented we have to do it. Do we have to open that door?
It is up to you. All depends of the level you need to control your process.

Hope this helps a bit.
 
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ttwerp65 - 2009

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Carol,
Once again, thanks for your feedback. All of the research I have done has appeared to confirm what you have stated. I was hoping that this was the case. Our company does work for farmer joe to aircraft, so having some flexibility helps.:thanx:
 

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What about recieving inspection??
Receiving Inspection would be handled the same way. If there is a critical need to ensure/control processes and that product received from suppliers meets drawing and specification requirements than document a Receiving Inspection instruction (even though there is no requirement in ISO9001:2000 that I am aware of). The sampling plan would be based upon known standards (obsoleted 105 and current ANSI), in my opinion.
 
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ttwerp65 - 2009

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Thanks pmwong,
your procedure is very closo to the one I have at this time. The only thing I see as diffrent is your refrences to the A.Q.L's. I appreciate your time. I am having our gap analysis today.:notme: I am actually looking forward to thia process. I have done alot of research and I have got to a point where I could use some further direction. The organization I have chose to work with has been very in formative. Also, this forum rocks! Elsmar cove and its participants have been wonderful. They have heped me get thru many "stuck" area's. Once again thanks and God bless!!:D
 
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