AAR

SAMPLE PARTS

CONTROL PLAN

DIMENSIONAL RESULSTS

MATERIAL, PERFORMANCE &

TEST RESULTS

INITIAL PROCESS STUDY

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
ANALYSIS STUDIES

DESIGN RECORDS

LABORATORY SCOPE AND

ACCREDITATION

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS

PROCESS FMEA

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

DESIGN FMEA

PPAP
LEVEL

PSW

SUPPLIER PPAP CHECKLIST

PART SUBMISSION WARRANT

PSW
To clearly state to the Customer the reason for your submission.

Take special note of the following:

Record part revision level to the right of the part# (Dwg revision & Part revisions may be different)
Supplier Must mark yes or no to meeting all Dwg. Requirements & sign the PSW.
Part Weight to be expressed in kilograms to four significant decimal places (0.0000).
Reminder- Part weight is determined by an average of ten randomly selected parts.
Identify whether the part does or does not contain Reportable/Restricted Substances
Suppliers are encouraged to mark plastic parts with the appropriate ISO symbols to designate
type of polymer & filler used in the part. Identify on the PSW ("Yes" or "No")
The specific Molds/Cavities/Prod. Process' pertaining to the PPAP shall be ID'd on the PSW.
Record the Production Rate at which the PPAP samples were produced on the PSW.
All checking aides used in the everyday processing of a part shall be identified on the PSW.

APPEARANCE APPROVAL REPORT

AAR
For Appearance Items ONLY

Submitted with PPAP and sample parts for the customer to sign, verifying parts are verifying that the parts
meet all aesthetic criteria.
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Must have Spectrophotometer data readings. (Dl*, Da*, Db*, DE*, CIE LAB)

SAMPLE PARTS

SAMPLES FROM PPAP RUN

Submitted for Appearance and Functional evaluation. Six samples are required with each PPAP submission
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A few of the parts used for dimensional verification shall be submitted. These shall be labeled
with part#,cavity, revision,tool#, etc. & with a sample number that corresponds to the Dimensional
Report. Suppliers shall submit samples that represent each unique cavity, mold, line, etc.
Sample parts sent in shall be from a significant "production" run as outlined in the AIAG PPAP
Manual.

PROCESS/PRODUCT CONTROL PLAN (C.P.)

CONTROL PLAN

To aid in the manufacture of quality products according to customer requirements. A structured approach for the
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design, selection, and implementation of value-added control methods for the total system. It provides a written
summary description of the systems used in minimizing process and product variation.
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All Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant, etc.) must be ID'd/addressed on the CP
The CP is a living document that should be utilized/updated for the life of the product.
ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE PRODUCT CONTROL PLAN MUST HAVE "WRITTEN"
CUSTOMER APPROVAL.
The Control Plan MUST be signed/dated by the Supplier and the Customer.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.
The inspection frequency MUST be defined in quantifiable terms. ( i.e.- What is a "Lot"?)

DIMENSIONAL RESULTS

FIRST ARTICLE DIMENSIONAL LAYOUT RESULTS

This record is used to verify the parts meet all of the dimensional requirements called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
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If production parts will be produced from more than one cavity, mold, tool, die, pattern, or
production process, the supplier shall complete a dimensional evaluation on a minimum of one
part from each unique process/variation (Including color, if applicable, for certain process')
The specific cavities, molds, line, etc. shall then be identified on the PSW & on the Dimensional
Results Report.
All dimensions, characteristics and specifications noted on the Drawing and Control Plan should
be listed in a convenient/organized format with the actual results recorded.
All records shall be submitted on the ABG Dimensional Results Form.

LAB & FUNCTIONAL RESULTS

MATERIAL, PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS

This record is used to verify that the parts meet all of the Material and/or performance
requirements/specifications called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
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All dimensions, characteristics, and specifications noted on the Drawing and control plan should
be listed in a convenient/organized format with the actual results recorded.
Material Testing Results, Performance Testing Results, and other engineering requirements on the
design record shall be less than one year old at the time of the initial submission. This data shall
be updated for engineering changes that affect the original data. The supplier shall also maintain
and update all testing data for each lot of material. When PPAP is requested for an engineering
change, the supplier shall submit the testing data that corresponds to the material for the change.

CAPABILITY (CpK/PpK) STUDIES

INITIAL PROCESS STUDY

The purpose of this record is to determine if the production process will produce product that meets
the Customer's requirements.
The raw data (data points)

The results
(CPK, PPK, CP, etc.)

Suppliers must submit with their Cpk results at least 30 data results that the Cpk results
were derived from or the PPAP will not be considered for approval. Also include a copy
of the histogram (Graphs).
Supplier MUST submit Initial Process Study for all Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key,
significant, etc.) that are called out on the Drawing or Control Plan. Studies must be submitted that
are representative of each unique production process, e.g. duplicate assembly line and/or work
cell, each position of a multiple cavity die, mold, tool, or pattern, etc.
The acceptance criteria for Capability Studies is as follows:
* SHORT TERM STUDY- MUST meet
> or = to 1.67 Cpk
* LONG TERM STUDY- MUST meet
> or = to 1.33 Cpk
If CPK falls between 1.33 and 1.67 (Short Term Study), a corrective action plan and interim revised
Control Plan (normally providing for 100% inspection) must be developed by the supplier and
approved by the customer prior to approval. New studies MUST be performed after corrective
action is implemented and must be included in a revised PPAP submission.
ALL Initial Process Studies must be accompanied by Measurement System Analysis Studies.
>>> Initial process studies must be performed for ALL engineering changes that could have an
effect on the Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant, etc.) that are called out on the
Drawing or Control Plan. If it is unclear please contact ABG Engineering.

GAGE R&R, BIAS, LINEARITY, & STABILITY

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM ANALYSIS STUDIES

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The purpose of this record is to verify that the Gage or measurement system is capable of accurately
assessing the quality of the parts.
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Measurement System Analysis Studies must be submitted with ALL Initial Process Studies.
Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, & Stability must be submitted when applicable.

Definitions: Please reference the Measurement Systems Analysis manual.

Acceptance Criteria:
Gage R&R- <10 is Acceptable,
10 to 20 may be Acceptable based on importance,
and >20 is Rejectable
Corrective action is necessary for all Rejectable items.
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>>> Measurement System Analysis Studies must be included with all Initial Process Studies for
ALL engineering changes that could have an effect on the Special Characteristics (e.g., critical,
key, significant, etc.) that are called out on the Drawing or Control Plan. They must also be
submitted if the gage is modified for any reason. If it is unclear please contact ABG Engineering.
Attribute Studies (If Applicable) will be performed on 20 parts, with 2 operators
and 2 trials. To meet acceptance criteria all results from the study must "PASS".

DRAWINGS

DESIGN RECORDS
Suppliers MUST submit a ballooned copy of the drawing that corresponds to the Dimensional,
Material, and Performance Results.
The drawing MUST be the official engineering released design record.
The PPAP MUST meet ALL drawing requirements to be considered for approval.
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When the design records, e.g. CAD/CAM math data, part drawings, specifications, are in electronic
format, e.g. math data, the supplier shall produce and submit a hard copy (e.g. pictorial, GD&T
sheets, drawing, specification pages, etc.) to identify measurements taken.

LABORATORY SCOPE AND ACCREDITATION

The purpose of this record is to verify that the supplier has used an Accredited Laboratory/Testing Facility
to perform all Material, Functional, and Performance testing called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
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This Record must be submitted with ALL testing data.

This includes ALL standards and specifications called out on the Drawing and C.P.
Records must be submitted by the Laboratory that actually performed the testing.
Accreditation certification must NOT be out-dated.
Testing facilities that are strictly Laboratory facilities by nature must submit Laboratory Scope
and Accreditation because they are not able to acquire QS9000 Registration.

PROCESS FLOW CHARTS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS

This record is used to verify that the supplier has thoroughly evaluated and analyzed the total manufacturing
or assembly process, from start to end, for all possible causes of variation (i.e. machines, materials, methods,
etc. ) and has organized the process in such a way as to eliminate/reduce the effect these variations will have
on the overall quality system.
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This document shall flow smoothly into the supplier Control Plan and FMEA. Part/Process
Numbers and Process Name/Operation Descriptions should carry over and be consistent on all
three documents.
Title blocks must be complete and must reference all, unique, ABG information.
Please use the standard ABG Process Flow Diagram Forms or an approved AIAG Form.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.

PROCESS FMEA
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PROCESS - POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS

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To assure that all potential failure modes and the effects they have on a process have been considered
and eliminated/addressed. Please note the following:
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If there are no recommended actions you must state none in the recommended actions column.
Do not use Operator Error as a potential failure. The failure is rooted to a process or system.
A PFMEA should be created by a team which has representation from every area of the process.
All Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant) must be ID'd/addressed on the PFMEA.
Any issue, customer or internal, will require review/adjustment of R.P.N. numbers.
The PFMEA is a living document that should be utilized/updated for the life of the product.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.

DESIGN - POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS

DESIGN FMEA

ONLY applicable when the supplier has design responsibility.

A tool used when designing a component, system, process, etc. to assure, to the extent possible,
that all potential failure modes (Design related) and their associated causes/mechanisms have been
considered and addressed.
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Retain at supplier facility. Must be available for customer review at any time.

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