|
STEP |
WHO |
WHEN |
INFO TO
USE |
WHAT TO
DO |
RESULTS |
| IF GAGE PROVIDED
BY CUSTOMER, SKIP TO STEP 3 |
| 1 |
Engineer* or Metrologist |
As required for new
die sale, engineering change or QC need |
Print(s) and other info deemed
appropriate |
Explain to Machinist what is
needed and issue a Job Order; when pulling off prints from the viewer for Job Order purposes, Stamp print(s) per TOP-PRINT |
Sketch or other info to Machinist
describing desired gage; Job Order initiated; controlled print(s) |
| 2 |
Machinist |
Per schedule agreed
to with Engineer |
Job Order; Print, Sketch or other info |
Make gage to specifications |
Finished gage returned to
Metrologist |
| 3 |
Metrologist** |
Inspection after
every 4 times it has been checked out (every 4th time would start the year
over); Inspect on a yearly basis those that have been used less than 4 times; unless they
have not been used at all; Or anytime a gaged dimension is changed on a print |
Print(s); gage; gage status
record Note: "gage"
might also be a customer supplied tool or piece of equipment |
Thoroughly inspect gage to insure
that it properly checks intended dimension(s) and tolerances; record on Gage Wear
Report; if reference gage++
check for wear (for new one, determine wear tolerances); if thread gage, visually inspect
for damage or wear and, as deemed appropriate, verify thread pitch diameter (if outside
calibration source is needed for this measurement see TOP-CALIB); mark rejected gage with REJECT tag; if gage being returned after use in
inspection is found to be out of tolerance, report per TOP-RECHK |
Bad gages red tagged and validity
of any inspections made with bad gages brought into question via TOP-RECHK for new or disapproved gages, dimensional report to Engineer; if
gage approved, go to step 6 |
| 4 |
Engineer |
IF GAGE IS
DISAPPROVED BY METROLOGIST |
Print(s), customer specifications |
Determine degree of changes
needed to gage |
Go back to step 1, or determine
course of action with customer if customer-provided gage |
| 5 |
Engineer |
Once gage fully
approved |
|
Turn gage over to Metrologist for
Gage Control System |
Approved gage ready for storage |
| 6 |
Metrologist |
Upon having verified
gage |
Forging or machining print; gage |
Mark gage and
attach calibration
sticker; enter gage into Gage Control System; includes
customer gage (customer gage identified as such) ;apply any safeguard which is deemed
appropriate to safeguard the gage from adjustments which would invalidate the calibration;
attach Gage Post-it note to master forging or
machining drawing; if reference gage++ record wear dimension(s) in Gage Control System Notify QA
Manager of gage approval |
Tagged gage in controlled storage
marked with die number and print revision; Customer
gage identified and processed in system; Recorded wear dimensions in Gage Wear Record;
gage safeguarded if appropriate; Gage post-it on master drawing; any obsolete check-out
note removed from gage storage area; QA Manager notified of approval |
| 7 |
Engineering Assistant |
Upon encountering
gage post-it on revised drawing |
Master forging or machining
drawing |
Notify Metrologist that drawing
has been changed |
GO BACK TO STEP 3 |
| 8 |
Any
team member |
As needed to check
out gage (typically to use for production job) |
Die number of job to be gaged
(typically from Shop Schedule in Forge Division, Operation Order in Machining Division) |
Make verbal or written request to
Metrologist to check out gage |
Request made to check out gage |
| 9 |
Any
team member |
Forge Division: whenever gages
are checked out to QC or Production Departments |
Gage(s) |
Keep all gages checked out for QC
or Production stored in QC Inspection area when not in use, until ready to return to
Metrologist |
Gage(s) accounted for while
checked out |
| 10 |
Metrologist |
Upon Metrologist's review of Gage
Control System |
Gage Control System |
Notify QC Supervisor to have a designated team member return gage(s) |
Gage(s) returned |
| 11 |
Metrologist |
Upon request to check out gage |
Gage Control System;
gage |
Ensure that person checking out
gage fills out gage checkout slip; update Gage Control System |
Gage Control system updated to
show gage checked out*; gage in care of person checking it out; note in gage storage area
showing who has the gage |
| 12 |
Metrologist |
At least every 2 weeks |
Metrologist's file |
Review status of each gage
checked out with person who checked it out |
Gages not lost or forgotten |
| 13 |
Designated team member |
When through with gage |
|
Return gage to Metrologist;
GO BACK TO STEP 3 |
Gage back in
Metrologist's hands |
|
"Engineer" refers to the member
of the Engineering Department assigned the die in question. If there is any
question as to which Engineer is assigned a particular die, the Engineering
Manager decides.
**"Metrologist" refers to the Metrologist or a designee. Typically the
Metrologist Assistant or the Machining Division QC Leadman. ++A "reference gage" is an uncalibrated device, typically a mating piece
provided by the customer, which simply provides a cross-check on the functionality of the
part. Although reference gages are not controlled by print dimensions, they are tracked in
the gage control system to detect wear. |
