Control Plans
The inspection requirements for specific part Numbers, Revisions, and router operation steps can be defined using control plans.
A Control Plan defines What to Inspect, How to Inspect, the Method of Inspection, and the Pass / Fail Criteria.
Control Plans are Copied and Linked to Each Inspection record when it exists. Inspectors Complete the Inspection Requirement report and Determine the Lot Results – Pass / Fail.
Control Plans provide a Consistent Approach to How a Product is Inspected, and the Inspection History helps identify Trends.
Control Plan View
Control Plans can be Searched using the Various Filters available.
Single-click operation to View Existing Control Plan Details and to Start a New Control Plan.
Control Plan Definition
Control Plans are based on a specific Part Number and Part Revision. Additional fields such as Operation Step and Step No provide the Ability to Define Inspection Requirements for Specific Steps in a Manufacturing Router.
A File can be linked to the Control Plan. The file linked can be a Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, or any other type of file. The typical use is a Drawing file.
If the Control Plan is for a Receiving Inspection process, the list of Suppliers and the Inspection Method for Each Supplier can be identified. Inspection Method choices are 100% Inspection, Dock-To-Stock, Skip Lots, and AQL Sampling Plans QL 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, c=0.
For a Consistent approach to Inspections, Inspection Details can be Defined, identifying What is to be Inspected, How it is to be Inspected, and the Pass / Fail Criteria.
Inspection Requirements
Example of the Consistent Approach to Inspections.
Inspection Details define What is to be Inspected, How it is to be Inspected, and the Pass / Fail Criteria.
Control Plans In-Use – Inspection Results
If a Control Plan exists for a Receiving Inspection process, the Control Plan Definition is copied into the Receiving Inspection record. The Receiver / Inspector is notified of the Inspection Method by combining the Part Number, Revision Level, and Supplier defined in the Control Plan. If the Inspection Method is an AQL Sampling Plan, the Number of Pieces to be inspected is provided based on the Lot Size of the Quantity Received.
The Inspector must complete all sections of the Inspection Report. When a Measurement is required, the Inspector is provided an entry screen to enter each measurement of each unit inspected.
Based on the Inspection results, the Inspector will either Accept or Reject the Lot. If the Lot is rejected, a nonconforming record is automatically created, and the defects are itemized in the inspection record for review and disposition.
Process Inspection points follow the same process.
