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TOP-MOPQC: Machining In-Process Quality Control
REV:02/01/10

SCOPE: This procedure covers the quality requirements of individual operations within the Machining Division. "Operations" include machining, grinding, stamping, cleaning, and so forth.

STEP WHO WHEN INFO TO USE WHAT TO DO RESULTS

1

 QC Inspector Upon receiving Job Order information Machine Schedule, MPS, Production Floor Traveler, Inspection Order, print and rest of job packet Prepare inspection paperwork for job; follow Quality Control Inspection instructions on MPS; verify all gages and inspection tools are available; set up a communication plan with Operator and as needed, Machining Department Manager, QC Supervisor/QA Manager or Engineer. Quality preparation completed
2 QC Inspector Upon receiving new order Process and First Article part MPS, Production Floor Traveler, Inspection Order, print and rest of job packet Read operation instructions and Inspection Orders; verify that part number on material tag matches part number on Operation Order; if any raw material is found to be out of specifications, notify the QC Supervisor for review. Disposition per TOP-NOCON; assess the need for a CAR initiation (See TOP-CARRR) when first correct part is produced, document dimensions (for welding include gage settings) on Quality Inspection Records. Production Floor Traveler reviewed; first correct part produced and recorded on Quality Inspection Records
3 QC Inspector Upon receiving production parts for inspection MPS,Production Floor Traveler, Inspection Order, print and rest of job packet Verify that Production Floor Traveler, MPS, print and part match; verify that job packet contains all required information and that the operator has properly completed his/her section of the Inspection Records; select measuring equipment per TOP-MSURE and TOP-CALIB; examine part against print per Inspection Order; verify that part meets specifications and that operators measurements (and for welding, gage settings) are correct; verify that operator (or other designated person) "buying off" of part stamps off the Production Floor Traveler; if any issues are found with measurements or documentation not being completed, notify Production and QC supervisors to resolve any problem, involving Leadman or Manager as deemed appropriate; upon the first part buy-off, perform and record results in Quality Inspection Records;for welding, stamp off the Assembly Log to acknowledge parts have been inspected and recorded. Parts inspected and discrepancies resolved; Quality Inspection Records maintained; Assembly Log stamped
4 Operator or QC Inspector Upon discovering nonconforming parts Personal judgment; any documentation deemed appropriate Take all questionable parts over to the QC area with a Discrepancy Report prior to the end of each shift for review; if nonconforming parts are found during in-process inspection take parts and inform Machining Supervisor and/or QC Supervisor; do not stop machine. Nonconforming parts taken QC area and Discrepancy Report initiated
5 QC Inspector Upon receiving nonconforming parts Personal judgment; any documentation deemed appropriate Verify and disposition parts per TOP-NOCON; notify QC Supervisor or Machine Department Manager if circumstances warrant. Discrepancy Report filled out
6 Post Production Inspector or QC Inspector Upon being made aware parts are ready for shipment. Personal judgment; Inspection Order; QC documentation Review parts for shipping quality. Verify the completion of all Last Article steps, insure all documents and disposition criteria have been met before continuing processing; verify parts meet the standards set by our prints; if OK, then stamp box; if not, place HOLD tag with Job Order number, heat code, and description of problem; disposition parts per TOP-NOCON; if immediate decision is not forthcoming; if scrap rate is high by own judgment or exceeding scrap requirements per TOP-SCRAP inform QC Supervisor. ATTN: Problems need to be dealt with swiftly so as to make every effort not to hold up shipments, if possible. Shipment reviewed and approved or rejected; rejected parts dispositioned
7 QA Manager Upon receiving Order Procedural Audit. Order Procedural Audit, personal discussions Review Order Procedural Audit; if audit is approved, then file in QC office; if not, request CAR per TOP-CARRR, copy request and attach to Audit , file Order Procedure Audit in QC Files. Order Procedural Audit reviewed CAR issued as necessary

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