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To ensure that all garments parts are cut as per the Pattern.
Decision to re-cut the garment parts if any non-conformance to specifications.
To provide prompt and immediate information should a problem occurs at the beginning and
or during the process.
To support sewing to achieve higher productivity
Scope:
This system of checking covers the whole cutting process.
Authority:
The control and implementation of this procedure lies on the Quality Department Head.
Responsibility:
The responsibility to implement this procedure lies on the Cutting In-charge assigned in Cutting.
Likewise, it is also responsibility of the cutting Manger to ensure that Quality Problems reported
by the QA inspector(s) in Cutting are being addressed immediately.
Procedure:
The Cutting inspection comprises of five areas of Inspection.
Marker Inspection
Spreading Inspection
Cutting Inspection
100% Cut Panel inspection
Bundling Inspection
Spreading Inspection:
Assigned Cutting QI must ensure that the following checklists are followed during the
process of checking spreading.
Fabric Roll shrinkage against Marker Shrinkage
The side of the spread should be aligned. (Tolerance + or -1/8)
The fabric laid should extend 1/8” to 1/4” outside of the Marker.
Check fabric width against marker width – Marker width should be as same as Cuttable
width or less than cut table width
The overlap of fabric at splice point should exceed at least 2” on either side of the parts in the
splice.
Assortment Ratio, Face side construction should be checked.
Number of layers & Lay height (Lay height should not exceed 7.5cm (3”) or as per buyer
requirements.
The spread fabric should be not stretched, and wrinkle-free before cutting
Fabric Roll shrinkage against Pattern shrinkage – Tolerance + or – 1% or as per pattern
grouping.
Bundling Inspection:
Each bundle must have a ticket containing information must ensure that the following tasks are
followed during the process of Bundling components.
Style number/Cut Number/Component /Quantity/Color/Shade/Size & Serial Number
QC shall check whether components are bundled exactly as per information in the bundle
ticket.
He/she checks whether components are bundled neither too loose nor too tight. Bundles must
be rolled over and tied loose causing no crinkle marks on the parts.
For the final audit process, the quality inspector will determine how many bundles to check
from every size according to the AQL chart. Each of these bundles will undergo the following
inspection:
All parts from the same shade number should not have shade differences.
All parts have the proper shape according to the marker
All parts must have all notches in the correct location and with the appropriate depth.
Fusing Test:
Objective
To ensure that fusing parameters (time, temperature & pressure) followed consistently to attain
proper fusing quality
To determine the bond strength of prescribed interlining to the given fabric.
Procedure:
Cutting QI checks Fusing Parameters (Temperature, Time & Pressure), bond strength and
fusing quality at least two times a day against the requirements (Data Sheet).
Position the thermo-paper in between the shell fabric and prescribed interlining with the
thermo reading facing the shell fabric.
Fuse fabric with interlining at given temperature, time speed and pressure. Check for fuse-
line temperature (F/Temp) by getting the thermo-paper reading. Record fusing parameters and record
results in fusing format.
Check bond strength by pulling off about 5 cm wide of interlining from the shell. If
interlining bond is strong on the fabric and no marked distortion on fabric shape is seen after fusing,
given interlining at given fusing parameters is compatible with the fabric.
Fusing quality – Quality inspector shall check the fused parts for fusing quality (strike
through, bubbling, etc).
NOTE – Cutting QI records daily and monthly inspection reports. Cutting in-charge is
being notified of the result of the inspection for possible immediate corrective action.