Production Part Approval Process

PPAP
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Course Objectives
By the end of the course the participant should be able identify the following;
When PPAP submission is required The requirements for part approval Submission levels and the retention requirements Definition of requirements Part Submission status
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So what is PPAP?
PPAP
Production Part Approval Process PPAP defines the requirements for production part approval, including production and bulk materials

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Applicability
PPAP applies to all internal and external suppliers of;
bulk materials production materials production parts service parts

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Foreword to PPAP Third Edition

Inclusion of requirements for bulk material Bulk material-specific appendix Industry specific appendix Tire industry specific appendix Cpk/PpK = Initial process studies Clarification

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PPAP Third edition

Effective date

February 1, 2000
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Production Part Approval Process

PPAP is a mandatory requirement of QS 9000 Element 4.2.4

so is Subcontractor PPAP requirements 4.2.4.2
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PPAP - When Submission is required

A full Production Part Approval is always required before shipment of the first production in the following situations;
1. A new part or product - something not previously supplied before 2. Correction of discrepancy on a previously submitted product 3. Engineering change on part or product 4. Other
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Definition of Other
In any of these other situations the supplier is required to notify the customer who may subsequently elect to require a submission for PPAP approval.

Driven by design and/or process changes

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