Difference between Rework &

Repair as per IATF 16949?

Presented By - Arun Kumar Sharma, Founder & CEO
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Why this is important?

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Conformity

Rework Repair Scrap

8.7.1.4 - Control of reworked product

8.7.1.5 – Control of repaired product

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Which definition to follow?

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The ISO 9000 definition should only be applied
while interpreting IATF standard, any other
definitions will just add more confusion.

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Definition of Rework

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Rework

action on a nonconforming product to make it

conform to the requirements

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Rework Example

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NC – Drill mistakenly made undersize (Observed 16.20 mm
against 19.20 mm) because of wrong drill size.

Action Taken – Drilling operation done again with the right

drill size.

Result – Product OK as per original drawing/ standard i.e

19.20 mm. Thus, Rework

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Definition of Repair

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Repair

action on a nonconforming product to make it

acceptable for the intended use.

Note - It can be that in conjunction with a repair

a concession is required.

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Repair Example

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NC – Nut not properly welded, came out

Action Taken - Two additional welding joint

Result - In drawing / standard - only two welding points

required, but we end-up having four joints. Here, no
issue in the usage (intended use). Thus, called Repair

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NC - Drilling of a hole in the wrong place

Action Taken - Drilling of hole in the right place while

plugging the hole in the wrong place.

Result - Extra plugging hole NOT as per standard /

drawings. Although, product can be used. Thus, Repair

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Let us sum-up differences ..

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 REWORK REPAIR
AFTER REWORK - PRODUCT IS 100 % AFTER REPAIR – PRODUCT IS GOOD FOR
CONFORM TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION INTENTENDED USE (FULFILL FUNCTION)

PRIOR APPROVAL OF REWORK FROM MUST TAKE APPROVAL / DEVIATION FROM

CUSTOMER NOT COMPULSORY CUSTOMER PRIOR TO START REPAIR WORK
(EXCEPTION – IF REQUIRED)
LOWER RISK HIGHER RISK

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Are there any Similarities?

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Mandatory documented process

Instructions along with re-inspection & traceability

requirements

Defect phenomena /risk to be identified in FMEA

Documented information on disposition including

quantity, disposition & disposition date

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