All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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1.4 2.1 2.13
Incoming material assessment procedure, covering onsite testing or acceptance of supplier testing, with criteria (i.e., melt flow, specific gravity, temperature recording).
1.4 2.1 2.13
Incoming components assessment procedure, covering onsite testing or acceptance of supplier testing, with criteria (if applicable).
1.4 2.1 2.13
Purging all equipment and feeding system to avoid cross contamination.
1.4 2.1 2.13
Process parameter verification:
- For SMC, Doctor box blade height, glass chopper speed, additives, carrier film speed, compaction pressure etc.
- For rubber, mixer RPM, temperature, additives etc.
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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D2.3 Glass fiber distribution and density verification(for SMC). Manual
D2.4 Manual
3.0 Storage & Handling
D3.1 Manual
Compound property verification when applicable:
- For SMC, viscosity, initial sheet thickness etc.
- For rubber preform, elongation, tensile strength, compression set, pre-cure rate, or rheology etc.
1.4 2.11 2.12
Using a FIFO (First In - First Out) system for compound/preform, shelf life storage.
1.4 2.11 2.12
Environment temperature and humidity for preform storage (if applicable).
1.4 2.11 2.12
Compound floor time (e.g.., sheet rolls in SMC and rubber compound).
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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D3.4 Manual
D3.5 Automatic/Manual
D3.6 Sheet shrinkage confirmation (for SMC) Manual
4.0 Molding Process
D4.1 Manual
1.4 2.11 2.12
Prevention of contamination by lubricants such as silicone, mold release such as calcium carbonate or oil from the pressurization system.
1.4 2.7 1.6 2.11 2.12
Partial containers handling to ensure no contamination (closed container, clean environment)
1.4 2.11 2.12
1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12
There shall be a standardized startup procedure/checklist that defines things to do at start-up
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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D4.2 Production plan (machine, mold, materials, part style) Manual
D4.3 Startup check (verify process settings against setup sheet) Manual
D4.4 Cavity surface temperature verification Automatic/Manual
D4.5 Verification of preform size, or shape, or both Manual
D4.6 Verification of charge pattern (for SMC) Manual
1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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D4.7 Cavity surface cleanliness (no debris) Manual
D4.8 Mold closing speed Automatic
D4.9 Cavity temperature Automatic
D4.10 Post molding cooling (for SMC) - prevent deformation Manual
D4.11 Manual
1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12 1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12
First piece approval
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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D4.12 Shut down procedure Manual
5.0 Quality Control
D5.1 Part weight Manual
D5.2 Dimensions Manual
D5.3 Appearance Manual
D5.4 Physical properties (if applicable) Manual
1.4 1.15
2.11 2.12
1.4 2.11
2.12 1.4
2.11 2.12 1.4
2.11 2.12 1.4
2.11 2.12
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Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
All requirements given below are subordinate to customer specific requirements.
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
*If minimum requirements are not met, provide supporting records to justify actual conditions.
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Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
Once per lot
Once per lot
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
End of run or long downtime, material change
At start-up, and after long down time event, material change
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PT D 50 of 79 Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
Hourly
Per production lot
Pull for use
Pull for use
Continuous and manually verify daily
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Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
Every eight hours
Continuous
Per lot (just before use)
Start-up and restart after long down time event
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PT D 52 of 79 Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
At start-up
At startup and re-start
Each cycle
Each cycle
At start-up, and after long down time event
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Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
Each cycle
Continuous
Continuous
Each cycle
Start-up, and restart after down time event
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PT D 54 of 79 Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
End of production or run
Start-up and once every 4 hours. For safety critical parts, start-up and once every hour
Per cavity, start-up and once every 8 hours
Per cavity, start-up and once every 8 hours
Per cavity, start-up and once every 8 hours
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Monitoring Frequency
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
PROCESS TABLE D - Compression Molding
The customer may have additional requirements, e.g., inspection testing, greater frequencies, etc. When performing the job audit, the auditor shall verify molder is conforming to customer requirements.
Observation/
Comments
(Pass / Fail / N/A)
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PT E 56 of 79
Item # Category/Process Steps Type of Control
Minimum Requirement Actual Condition
1.0 Receiving Inspection
E1.1 Manual
E1.2 Manual
2.0 Compounding and Preforming (if applicable)
E2.1 Manual