1.03-012.06 Potential Supplier Assessment - Technical Manufacturing Survey

LINAMAR POTENTIAL SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT
KEY INFORMATION
Supplier Name: Assessment Date: Assessor:
Supplier Address: Supplier Telephone:
Supplier Contact & Title: Supplier Web Site:
Supplier email: Type: Full Service: Build to Print:
Primary Commodity: Blueprint: Not Provided: Provided:
Supported Program: Part/s being considered:
Liability Insurance Certificate Y __ N __ Copy Received ___ No new business awarded by Linamar without liability insurance
SUPPLIER BACKGROUND
Assessment Item Guidelines - At a minimum use the following to evaluate each
Score
Points
Item #
assessment item
Linamar Supplier Quality Manual: Has the supplier downloaded a copy from Linamar.com? Supplier can
1 3.0 demonstrate download & accepts Linamar QM as written - 3, Printed copy - 2,
Not printed or downloaded but able to find it - 1, None of the above - 0.
2 Major Customers/Processes Used: Primary Customer Base Commercial -0, Automotive & Commercial -1, Extensive
Automotive -2, OEMs -3
List Major Customers, how long have they supplied to their majors? List
significant Manufacturing Processes.
List Sub-Contracted Processes (i.e. Heat Treat, Plating, Painting, Deburr, etc.).
Has the supplier reviewed CQI audits from Sub-Contractors? - 1
Manufacturing Strategies Offered - Continuous Production (Dedicated Tools &
4.0 Equipment, Fixed Assets)
Large Batch Production (Dedicated Tools, Dedicated Equipment None/Little, Not
Program Specific)
Small Batch (Tools & Equipment both Dedicated and Non-Dedicated)
Service Parts
Unusual Processes or Equipment (Radiation Hardening, Magnesium Casting,

Continuous Real Time X-ray, Ultrasonic Testing, etc.)
3 Employee and Customer Satisfaction: Does the supplier adhere to the Linamar Code of Conduct as listed in the
Supplier Quality Manual and as published on the Linamar Corporate Website?
Linamar expects all suppliers to be in compliance with the requirements with
regard to the avoidance of Conflict Minerals in materials supplied to Linamar
Corporation World-Wide(Obtain a copy of the most recent Conflict Minerals
Report). - 1 Find further information on Conflict Minerals at <www.conflict-
minerals.com>.
Are employees represented by a union? If so, date of last labor agreement,

expiration date of agreement, last labor action?
What is the current employee turnover rate, how does that compare to historic
averages? Separate hourly from management. Are there any open management
positions? If so how long have they been open? - 1
What are the most recent major customer performance ratings? Any examples
8.0 of customer recognition for performance? If a current Linamar supplier list
recent scorecard ratings, if not green. Is there any current customer
performance or warranty data available for review? - 2
Describe the appearance and cleanliness of plant. Is there adequate lighting.

Are safety goals and performance prominently displayed, are quality, customer
satisfaction and delivery performance displayed where employees can review. -1
Describe employee morale and attitude. Supplier management allowing

assessor to speak directly with operators? -1
Are safety practices in alignment with industry norms? Eye protection, hearing
protection, foot and hand protection. Floors free of water, oils, other lubricating
fluids. Fluid/Liquids controlled, leaks attended to promptly? - 2
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PPAP/Automotive Industry Familiarity/Process Has the supplier done PPAPs/Safe Launch/Run @ Rates for OEMs, or other
4 Control automotive customers? Are PPAP samples retained? - 2
When the supplier develops control plans for new products do they use a cross-
functional team? Who is responsible to drive the process and validate that it
works? Are operator training records maintained and posted at work stations.
Is Error Proofing included from the beginning of all new projects? - 2
Do they have access to all the latest industry reference documents from AIAG
and VDA etc. If exposed to OEMs are they connected through the OEM supplier
portals? - 1
Does the supplier's quality plan contain all the required elements? Including, a
Control Plan that specifically references high risk items from the PFMEA, a
Measurement System strategy that describes the type, frequency, number,
13.0 gauge and pass fail criteria for all KPCs, PTCs and QSIs identified on the part or
process? Is the supplier in compliance with their own plan? - 2
Does the supplier have capability data to back up their strategy to control high
risk elements. Does this include Measurement System Analysis data that
supports their selection of gauging, frequency and number of checks and verifies
proper operator gauge usage. - 2
How does the supplier's quality plan deal with Pass Through Characteristics
(PTCs)? Are they recognized? Listed in the control plan and PFMEA? - 2
Does the supplier conduct annual layouts of material shipped to Linamar. - 1
Is the supplier clear on Linamar's policy relative to defective material found at

our facilities, the application of controlled shipping and the Step Up to Green
Process for poor performing suppliers. -1
5 Contract Feasibility Review: Is there a process in place to conduct a cross-functional feasibility review to
confirm the ability of the supplier to conform with all print specifications and
2.0 program requirements including timing and capacity. Signed off by functional
leaders? - 2
6 Organizational Structure/Size: Total manufacturing space, break out by area, Production, Maintenance, Office,
Storage, Shipping Dock, Tool Room, Receiving, etc.
Describe operating plan, days/week, days/year, shifts/day, hours/shift, numbers
of employees by shift including management.
Does supplier have a clearly defined quality system? Is it in writing? Is this
system supported by management? (sign off), Is it comprehensive enough to
6.0 support automotive operations? - 2
Are all management positions filled? Are responsible personnel defined for
APQP teams? Organizational & RASIC Charts - 2
Has a system for self-assessment been established by the supplier? (internal
audit) Are recent internal audits available for review? Are they supported by
action plans? - 2
7 Delivery Performance: How does the supplier track premium freight incidents? What is their historical
on time delivery percentage? - 2
How is the plant scheduled? Who is responsible? How much inventory is
maintained? Who receives and acknowledges customer releases? - 1
5.0 Who is responsible for resolving delivery problems? Are delivery records
maintained? Have there been any recent delays or shortages? Explain? - 1
Is maintenance coordinated with materials management to assure that
customers are not disrupted? Clearly communicate Linamar's requirements
regarding RMAs and late shipments. - 1
8 Financial Stability: Is the supplier publically traded or privately held? What are the annual sales? Is
the company a parent or subsidiary? How many years in business in total, how
many in the present location? Other locations? Where is executive
management located? Annual sales? Is sufficient working capital available to
2.0 support the new programs? Is there adequate cash flow? - 1
Has the supplier completed the Linamar Financial Assessment, and has it been
sent to purchasing? - 1
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QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
9 IATF-16949 certified: If YES for IATF-16949, review most recent third party audit. If NO, establish
or ISO 9001 certified: intentions of supplier to become certified to IATF 16949 or ISO 9001, have
ISO 14001 certified: supplier provide a timeline for certification. ISO 9000/IATF-16949 (depending on
Certificate # - audit results) 1
Plan to reach ISO 9001/IATF-16949: (Must have documentation showing
2.0 contract with registrar in place), 1
No Intention or Plan - (0).
Is supplier certified ISO 14001 compliant Y/N (0 if no)
10 Tooling Control: Who is responsible for tooling, on time, and validated? - 1

Does the supplier make their own tooling or is it outsourced? Is there an
approved tool builders list? Are tool builders visited regularly during the
building process? - 1
Who maintains tooling, the supplier or a third party? What is outsourced vs. in-
6.0 house? Are tools properly maintained, stored and identified? This includes post
production reports, part/shot counts by tool & refurb/replacement schedules - 2
Is the supplier familiar with the Linamar Tool Audit Procedure (XR-29-C03-01-
01)? Are obsolete and service tools properly labeled? -2
Gauge Control /Strategy: Is the measurement strategy appropriate for the component being produced
11 including EOL, variable, go/no-go, templates, and boundary samples? - 2
Have gauge studies been completed including, Repeatability and Reproducibility,

Linearity, Resolution, and Bias during product launch? - 1
Is gauging properly maintained, is it stored and labeled. Is there an ongoing
gauge control program. Is there a metallurgist on staff or other trained gauge
7.0 technicians? Are all gauges identified, are employee owned gauges permitted
and covered in the gauge control program? - 1
Are operators trained in the proper use and application of gauges for features
they control? - 2
Are gauge studies available for review ? Is calibration traceable to recognized
standards ? - 1
Quality Resources (Equipment & Personnel): List the key quality personnel resident at the facility. Is there adequate quality
12 support for all shifts and weekend or holiday operations. Have all operators
received adequate training (Training Progress Chart) - 2
On-site lab facilities? What test or measurement equipment is onsite?

Accredited? Are onsite lab facilities appropriate for the part/component under
5.0 consideration. If using an outside lab what is the location, and hours of
availability? Is it certified? Who reviews material certifications, are they on file
and available for review? - 1
Is there an established Material Review Board to evaluate non conforming

material. - 2
RMA Policy (System response time for returns): Is there an existing process in place to monitor material returned from
13 customers? Is the disposition of material traceable to it's final state? - 1
Who is responsible to establish containment when non-conforming material is
reported by the customer? - 2
5.0 Have Linamar's requirements for non-conforming material been clearly
communicated to the supplier including timing and documentation (24 hr. initial
response, 15 days to submit 8D). - 1
What are the monthly PPM values over the last 12 months. - 1
Material Identification/Inspection Routings: Is all material on the shop floor identified? Is it traceable?, to what level?, how
14 long are traceability records maintained? Is it properly stored to prevent
damage from handling, traffic, and weather? - 2
Is inspection status apparent on incoming and outgoing product? Is incoming

6.0 material inspected for damage, moisture, and containments upon arrival? Is
First In First Out inventory control maintained? - 2
Is non-conforming material segregated and clearly identified? Is physical access

restricted to prevent accidental entry into the flow of in process material? - 2
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15 Internal/External Corrective Action Procedures: How is initial containment established? Who is responsible? Who is responsible
to inform the customer, when is the customer informed? - 2
Who is responsible for problem solving? Once containment has been
established, what is the process utilized to determine Root Cause and Corrective
Actions? - 2
Is there an established procedure for determining Root Cause? Review

8.0 examples. - 1
Is the same person responsible for implementing Corrective Actions and
verifying they are effective? Review existing CARs/8D reports. - 1
Are Layered Audits employed to confirm Corrective Actions remain in effect? Is

Error Proofing used eliminate the need for Layered Audits and human error? Is a
Read Across in place to assure learning is replicated across the Plant ? - 2
16 New Product Launch: Who reviews feasibility of new potential product launches? Are all KPCs, PTCs
and CSIs identified and linked to the process control plan? - 2
Who is responsible to Track/Drive new product launches? Who oversees the
team? Is there a formal process and tracking method? Show example. - 2
8.0 Who monitors Supplier Program/Timing/Issues materials, Re-arrangement
equipment and especially tooling? - 2
Who from the manufacturing location is responsible for customer
awareness/notification of any program developments including timing, quality,
cost, etc.? - 2
Engineering Change Procedures: Who manages Engineering Changes? Does the supplier have a system for
17 tracking engineering changes? Who approves changes (same team that
approved the original design)? - 2
Who manages obsolete material? Including disposition, scrapping and maintains

5.0 document trail? - 1
Who from the manufacturing plant is responsible to inform the customer of the
change? Supplier Proposed Change Request (SPCR) available on LINUS under
supplier management forms. - 2.
Control of Supply Base: Who is responsible for purchased parts and raw material? Is traceability
18 required for incoming materials? Who is accountable for Supplier Quality? - 2
Does the supplier sub-contract manufacturing processes? (Heat treat, plating,
5.0 painting, etc.). Who is responsible to oversee sub-contractors? - 1
Does the supplier have an approved sub-contractor list? - 1
Does the supplier maintain an approved supplier/sub-contractor list? Are

supplier performance ratings maintained? - 1
ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
To be completed for "Full Service" Suppliers only
19 Design Capabilities: Number of dedicated Design Engineers? Employees or Contractors? - 2
What design software is utilized? List names and versions. How many seats? - 2
Supplier to list and describe previous successful designs and current design
customers. - 2
10.0 .
Does the supplier conduct Research and Development? Describe resources
devoted to R & D. Describe control and extent of Intellectual Property. - 2
Does the supplier have any Strategic Partnerships in place, either in the form of
alliances or investment, for the purpose of Research and Development of
process or products - 2
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20 Engineering Staff and Services: Supplier to list number of engineers on staff, broken down by services provided
(product engineering, test and validation, reliability, warranty, etc.), location,
employment status (employee or contractor). - 4
10.0
Supplier to describe program launch support strategy. Including dedicated
resources and facilities. - 3
Supplier to provide Engineering Organizational Chart with RASIC. - 3
21 Facilities: What laboratory facilities does the supplier have? Where are they located? Are
they accredited? (When and by Who?). - 3
Describe testing facilities, can supplier conduct validation testing, test to failure,
10.0 climatic tests, static tests. All season and environmental. Vehicle level? System
level? Component level? - 4
Is there a warranty analysis facility? Equipped to do component switch out? - 3
SCORING SUMMARY
Supplier Manufacturing Capability Total 100 Possible Points
Acceptable 80-100% 0 Points Scored Corrective Action Required: Y / N *
Needs Development 65-79% 0% Rating% Due Date:
Unacceptable 0-64% Status Re-audit Required: Y / N
Re-audit Date:
Supplier Engineering Capability Ra Total 30 Possible Points
Acceptable 80-100% 0 Points Scored
Needs Development 65-79% 0% Rating% *Corrective Action Required for all Scores 64-79%, or any
Unacceptable 0-64% Status individual element with a score less than 60%
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Contact Information
Date: Survey Conducted By:
Supplier Name: Address:
Tel/Fax Number: Country:
Contacts: Supplier Web Site:
Plant Manager/Director: Tel#/Email:
Quality Manager: Tel#/Email:
Engineering Manager: Tel#/Email:
Facility Information
Powder Capacity/Utilization%______ Compacting/Sintering

%______
Sizing capability (y/n)
Is powder purchased or mixed in house?
What is capacity in out years?
Y1 ____Y2____Y3____Y4____
Main products: Part Name/Production%_______________
Part Name/production%_________ Machining: Milling_________ Turning___________
Part Name/production%_____________ Drilling_________ CNC____________
Total Employees:
Management________ Technical________
Production_______
Machining________Maintenance_______ Die Shop________
Powder Equipment
How is blending controlled?
What type of compacting equipment is utilized (hydraulic or
mechanical) floating or non-floating bed - tonnage
Sintering Furnace type Continuous / batch
What is max density you can produce?
Powder Types
List powder types used:
Heat Treatment
In House heat treatment? yes / no
CQI9 updated in last 12 months? yes / no
Process Control
how is metal mix received / controlled?
how is density measured throughout the part?
does supplier conduct first off inspections?
how is tonnage controlled at compaction?
how is density controlled at compaction?
If using hot forming process how many thermocouples are in
each die half?
Are the thermocouples tied to a closed loop system for temp
monitoring? (Poke-yoke)
Pattern Shop
Ability to design / make / repair tooling:
Yes_____No______
Notes:__________________
Secondary Operations
What secondary operations are available at supplier?
Notes: ____________
Product Development
Ability to design a part from engineering performance
requirements: Yes____No_____
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Corporation.
Contact Information
Engineering Manager Tel#/Email:
Parent Company: Main Ownership:
Technical
Partner(s):________________________________________
________________________________________________ Forging Capacity/Utilization %______
________________________________________________ Forrging Capacity %______
________ Forging Capacity in out
years : Y1_______Y2______ Y3________ Y4________
Main products: Part Name/Production%_______________ Machining: Milling_________ Turning___________
Part Name/production%_________ Drilling_________ CNC____________
Part Name/production%_____________ Heat treatment_________
Broaching______________
Total Employees:________ Management______ Existing total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________
Technical_____ Production_______ Floor space in out years__________
Maintenance______ Tooling Shop_____ Forging
Shop______ HT_______
Customers ( List%) : Customers ( List%) :
Melting Facility and Holding Furnaces

Number of Forging Presses by model Heat Treat Furnaces by model:
__________________ _________________ __________________ _________________
__________________ _________________ __________________ _________________
__________________ _________________ __________________ _________________
__________________ _________________ __________________ _________________
CNC in house: __________________ Broaching & Coining in house:

_________________ __________________ __________________ _________________
_________________ __________________ __________________ _________________
_________________ __________________ __________________ _________________
_________________ __________________ _________________
Spray / blow off equipment Extractor equipment
a) Manual__________ a) Manual__________
b) Automated______ b)
Automated______
Special Trimming equipment

processes________________________________________ a) Fully integrated cell :
________________________________________________ Automatic loading _________Automatic unloading
________________________________________________ _________ b) Manual loading_____
________________________________________________ Manual unloading _____
__________________________________________ c) Trimming separate -off line-after cooling
______
Other
_________________
Heat Treatment
Type of heat treat processes available: Ability to control temperature:
Annealing_______T4_______T5______T6________ +/-2 C_____+/-5 _____ +/- 10 C______+/-20 C______
Type of Furnace: Ability to control temperature of quench:
Batch_______Quantity_______ Size____________ +/-2 C_____+/-5 _____ +/- 10 C______+/-
Continuous:_______Quantity________Size____________ 20 C______
Type of temperature Control:
Run Chart __________Automatic__________
Process Control
Use of specific plans, inspection and process parameters to Forging / HT control/ monitoring process
control every part: Yes_____No_____ a) Central monitoring system_____
Use of Standard Operating instructions for every b) At each individual cell_______
operation: Yes____No____ Manufacturer ________________
Use of Statistical Control (SPC) to control manufacturing
process: Yes_____No______
Lab: Availability of fully programmable CMM for tooling and

Microscope (Magnification):__________ production: Yes_____No_______
Hardness Tester__________Other: _____ Other______
Eddy Current_________ Magna Flux______
Tool Room
Ability to repair tooling,: Yes_____No______
Ability to make own tooling :
Yes_____No______
Additional Equipment
Product Development
Use of CAD software for tool design: Yes____ No____ Die Tooling designed internally: Yes_____No_____
Please list system_________________________ Use of If not by whom____________________________
CAD,CAM: Yes____No_____Please list Ability to develop a new part from engineering
systems:______________________________ performance requirements: Yes____No_____
Ability to create tooling from Math data files:
Yes___No______ Ability to transfer CAD data directly to
tooling machines: Yes____No_____
Quality Systems
Certification: ISO-9001_________Date___________ If Not, what is planned date(please
IATF-16949_____Date________CQI-9______ describe)______________________________________
Preventive/Predictive maintenance
Preventive maintenance for the main equipment ( DCM's Preventive maintenance is based on :
furnaces, trim presses, extractors,etc ) and tooling is a ) manufacturer recommendation
performed by : _______________ b) production
a ) Internal qualified resources_______ requirements _________________ c)
b ) outside contractors_________ scheduling______________
c ) both a and b ___________ d) Other_____________
What type of predictive maintenance is performed:
a) Thermography_________
b) Ultrasonic__________
c) Vibration analysis_________
Training
Forging / HT operator training:
In house_______ By ________________________
Frequency :______
Outside- specify :______________
Operating Plan
Hours per shift_____________ Shifts per day___________ Days per week____________ Days per Year__________
Corporation.
Contact Information
Plant Manager/Director Tel#/Email:
Parent Company: Primary Ownership:
Foundry Capacity/Utilization%______ Die Cast%______
Technical Partner: SPM%______ Lost Foam%______
Safety:
Recordable Rate_________________
Lost Work day Total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________
rate_______________
Filtering/Launder Systems: Others:

List System type and Manufacture_____________
Iron Grades Available

ASTM A536 Ductile Iron: 60-40-18(D4018)_____ ASTM A897 Austempered Ductile Iron: 130-90-09_____
65-45-12(D4512)_____80-55-06(D5506)_____ 150-110-07_____ 175-125-04_____ 200-155-02______
100-70-03(D7003)_____ 230-185-1____ASTM A48 Grey Iron: Class
30____ Class_____ Class 40____

List # of Furnaces, capacity, Tons/hr, Manufacture: List # of Holding Furnaces, Capacity, Ton/hr,
Manufacture:
Pourer Heated: Yes_____ No_____
Molding facility
Type: Vertical # Sand: Molds/hr Green sand:
Quantity, Manufacture, Size:_______X_______X________
Number of Vertical Lines:____________ # Molds/hr resin sand:
Mold Size:_______X_______X________
Size:_______________________________
Type Horizontal:
Quantity, Manufacture
Number of Horizontal Lines:___________
Mold
Size:________________________________
Core making facility
# of Cold Box: Capacity________Cores/hr_________ # of Shell Box: Capacity________Cores/hr_________
Manufacture _________ Manufacture _________
# Hot Box: # Pep Set Box:
Capacity_________Cores/hr_________ Capacity_________Cores/hr_________
Manufacturer_________ Manufacturer_________
Inoculation Error proofing

Inoculation presence (in-stream): Others:
Alarm System camera (type and Manufacture)__________
In-Mold Inoculation presence:

Vision System In-Mold(type and
Manufacture)_________________
Inoculation location-In-stream (Best practice)__________
Calibration frequency of inoculation unit:_________
Heat Treatment
CQI-9 available and up to date: ________________
Process Control
Use of specific plans, inspection and process parameters If Yes: What Parameters: Iron Temperature_____
to control every part: Yes_____No_____ Chemistry_____ Mechanical Properties_____ Pouring
Use of Standard Operating instructions for every Time__________ Other Parameters_____
operation: Yes____No____ Green Sand Controls:
Use of Statistical Control (SPC) to control manufacturing Permeability___________ Compatibility__________
process: Yes_____No______ Methane Blue___________ LOI____________
Sieve analysis____________
Does the muller have a closed loop system for
compatibility:______________
Is shake out temp monitored:_______________
Hot pull capability:_____________
Non destructive testing Capability: Availability of fully programmable CMM for tooling and
Fluorescent particle_____X-ray____X-ray Multiple production: Yes_____No_______
Views_____ Real Time____ Eddy Current_________
Magna Flux______ Resonance Frequency__________
Ultrasonic Testing________
Pattern Shop
Ability to repair tooling, Die pins and bushings: Use of Electrical Discharge machining (EDM)
Yes_____No______ Yes____No_____
Ability to make own tooling including gating: Ability to Transfer tooling data from computers to
Yes_____No______ manufacturing machines: Yes_____No______
Degassing Manual or Automatic _______ Manual Type & Impregnation equipment___________ Shot
Number ______ Automatic degassing Blasting__________Shot peening_________
stations__________ Automatic unloading from Painting_________
Die________ Automatic trim presses________ Air-Decay Others________________________________________
leak testing_______ Borescoping_____________ _
Microstructure analysis__________________
Spectrometer________________
Auto grinding cells______________
Product Development
Use of Solidification software for tool design: Yes____ Gating System designed internally: Yes_____No_____ If
No____ Please list system_________________________ not by whom____________________________
Use of CAD,CAM: Yes____No_____Please list Ability to develop a new part from engineering
systems:______________________________ performance requirements: Yes____No_____What is
Ability to create tooling from Math data files: the most complex part your plant
Yes___No______ Ability to transfer Cad data directly to produces:__________________Material___________
tooling machines: Yes____No_____ Process____________#cavities/mold_______
Laser Scanning_______________ #Cores/cavity________
Printed Cores________________
FEA_________________________
Quality Systems
ISO TS- describe)______________________________________
16949_____Date________,PSA________Date_____
Production Mix/Line Die Machine

Part Name: ______________________________ External Scrap:%_________________
Requirement per year:_____________________ Molds/day________Molds/hr_________ Machine
Cavities/mold:____________________Internal Scrap Uptime__________
%__________

%__________

%__________
%__________

%__________

%__________
Operating Plan
Corporation.
TECHNICAL MANUFACTURING SURVEY- PERMANENT MOLDING AND LOW PRESSURE DIE CASTING
Contact Information
Technical Foundry Capacity/Utilization %________
Partner(s):________________________________________ Low pressure %______ SPM %
________________________________________________ ________
________________________________________________ Foundry Capacity in out years : Y1_______Y2______
________ Y3________ Y4________ Casting capacity in out years:
Y1_________Y2_________Y3________Y4__________
Heat treatment_________
Maintenance______ Tooling Shop_____ Casting
Shop______ Core Shop____

Number of melting furnaces by alloy , Holding Furnaces at DCM : __________
Alloy ______ Capacity,______Tons/hr.,_____________ Electric________ Gas________
Alloy_______ Capacity____Tons/hr._______ Capacity______________ Tons/hr.,____________
Alloy ______ Capacity________ Manufacturer:_____________
Tons/hr.__________ Alloy Using filters: Yes_____ No____If yes,
______Capacity_________ Tons /hr.________ type___________
Degassing : Metal cleanliness check :

Manual_________________ Number of RATS test and cut_____ RATS test and
stations_______ density ____
Automatic_______________ Number of stations______ K Mold ______
Chemistry check ________
Mechanical properties check____________
Delivery /transfer molten metal from foundry to holding Delivery molten metal from holding furnace to casting
furnace ________ machine
Manual__________Forklift _______ Manual__________
Monorail Automated ladle______
track_______________ Others ______ Launder_______ Others ______
Alloys Available
319_____333____354_____356_______357 _____ Other Inoculant/grain refiner used__________
_____/______/_____/____ Inoculation process___________
Molding facility
# Casting Machines: 3000Tons_____2500Tons______ # SPM : Automated Tables ( tilt pour )______
2000Tons______ 1800Tons______ 1600Tons______ # of stations per table _______
1000Tons_____800Tons______750Tons_______ Automated Single Station
500Tons______ Other______ machines ______ Manual Station
Manufacturer Machines________ # of machines
(s)________________________________ Low pressure die casting_____
___________________ Pouring process:
Tilting sleeve Yes_____ No____
By Gravity Yes_____ No____
Using filters :Yes______ No______
Painting/coating Extractor equipment

a) Manual__________ a) Manual__________
Coating thickness Automated______
check _______ Gauge used for If automated, it is set up to
checking the coating thickness: Yes____No_ automatic scrap castings when parameters are out of
process tolerance Yes______No____
Full gate cooling equipment Trimming equipment

a) Air blow off on conveyor a) Fully integrated cell :
__________ Automatic loading ______Automatic
b)Air blow off on rack ______ unloading _____ b) Manual
loading_____ Manual unloading _____
Others _________________ c) Trimming separate -off line-after
cooling ______
Other
_________________
Heat Treatment
Continuous:_______Quantity________Size____________ 20 C______ Recent CQI-9 completed : Yes_____ No
Type of temperature Control: _____
Tooling Shop
Ability to repair tooling : Tracking the tool life: Yes_____ No ____
a)Patterns: main repairs Yes _____No___ Cleaning the cooling waterline: Yes____ No____
Die pins Yes_____No___ Equipment use for cleaning the cooling lines
Bushings Yes____No ______ Others_______ Specify _______________________
Use of Electronic Discharge Machining Yes___
No___ Ability to transfer tooling data from computers
b)Core box Yes_______No____ to manufacturing machines: Yes_____ No_____
Ability to make own tooling Yes______
No_____ Pattern including gating Yes____ No
___ Core box Yes_____ No____
Sand cores
# of Cold Box machines______ Capacity ______ # of Shell Box machines_______Capacity_________
Manufacturer______________________ Manufacturer___________________
# of Hot Box machines _____
Capacity_______ Manufacturer ________________
Process Control
Use of specific plans, inspection and process parameters to Casting control/ monitoring process
Use of Standard Operating instructions for every b) At each individual DCM_______
Use of Statistical Control (SPC) to control manufacturing c) Portable unit _______
process: Yes_____No______ Manufacturer______________
What Parameters: Aluminum Temperature_____ Die
Temperature______Die close pressure/Clamping
force_____ Shot pressure______ Shot velocity_____
Mechanical Properties _________Cycle time______
Chemistry______Specific Gravity_____ Sand cores
properties_____ Other _________
Non destructive testing Capability:

Fluorescent particle_____X-ray____X-ray Multiple
Magna Flux______
Destructive testing capability : Availability of fully programmable CMM for tooling and
CNC for In Process Check for casting defects ____ production: Yes_____No_______
Oil heaters________ Jet cooling ___________ Automatic Impregnation equipment___________
unloading from Die________ Automatic trim Shot Blasting__________Shot peening_________
presses________ Air-Decay leak testing_______ Engraving Painting_________
equipment for Casting traceability______ Vacuum/Venturi Others________________________________________
aspiration system_______ _
Product Development
Use of Solidification software for tool design: Yes____ Gating System designed internally: Yes_____No_____
No____ Please list system_________________________ If not by whom____________________________
Yes___No______ Ability to transfer CAD data directly to produces:__________________Material___________
tooling machines: Yes____No_____ # of cavities_______ # Slides/Cores_______
Quality Systems
Certification: ISO 9001_________Date___________ If Not, what is planned date(please
IATF-16949_____Date______________Date_____ describe)______________________________________
Existing Production Casting Machine
Part Name: ______________________________ Cycle time ________
Requirement per year:_____________________ Machine Uptime__________
Cavities:____________________
Internal Scrap%__________ External Scrap
%___________
Part Name: ______________________________ Cycle time_______

Cavities:____________________
%___________
Part Name: ______________________________ Cycle time_______
Cavities:____________________
%___________
Preventive /Predictive maintenance

Preventive maintenance for the main equipment (casting Preventive maintenance is based on :
machines, furnaces, trim presses, extractors,etc ) and a ) manufacturer recommendation
tooling is performed by : _______________ b) production
What type of predictive maintenance is performed

a) thermography ______
b) Ultrasonic______
c) Vibration analysis_______
Training
Foundry operator training/Apprentice training: Tool maker training/apprentice training:
In house_______ By In house_______ By
________________________ Frequency :______ ________________________ Frequency
Outside- :______
specify :______________ Outside- specify :______________
Foundry process training/Apprentice training Maintenance training/Apprentice
__________ In house_____ training _____ In
By _____________ house_____ By _____________
Outside- Specify __________ Outside- Specify __________
Operating Plan
Corporation.
Contact Information
Technical Foundry Capacity/Utilization %______
Partner(s):________________________________________ Die Cast Capacity %______
________________________________________________ Foundry Capacity in out
________________________________________________ years : Y1_______Y2______ Y3________ Y4________
________ Die Cast capacity in out years:
Y1_________Y2_________Y3________Y4__________
Heat treatment_________
Maintenance______ Tooling Shop_____ Die Cast
Shop______

Number of melting furnaces by alloy , Holding Furnaces at DCM : __________
380 : Capacity,______Tons/hr.,_____________ Electric________ Gas________
ADC12_______ Tons/hr_______ Capacity______________ Tons/hr,____________
383 Capacity________ Tons/hr.__________ Manufacturer:_____________
390 : Capacity_________ Tons /hr.________
Other _________ Capacity_______
Tons/hour_________
Degassing : Metal cleanliness check :

Manual_________________ Number of RATS test and cut_____ RATS test and
stations_______ density ____
Automatic_______________ Number of stations______ K Mold ______
Chemistry check __________________
Mechanical properties
check____________
Delivery /transfer molten metal from foundry to DCM's Delivery molten metal from holding furnace to DCM's
holding furnace sleeve
Manual__________Forklift _______ Manual__________ Automated
Monorail ladle______
track_______________ Other ______ Launder_______ Other ______
Alloys Available
380_____383____390_____ADC 12_______ For high wear resistant alloys ( 390 ) the test for silicon
Others _______________ depletion, silicon particle size and silicon distribution is
performed:
a ) in house______ b) by a certified lab_______
The master alloy phosphorus based is added on a)
melting furnace______ b) transfer ladle______ c)
other ____
Master alloy used__________mean particle size _____
Die Casting Machines/Cell

# of Die Cast Machines: 3000Tons_____2500Tons______ # of fully automated cells______
2000Tons______ 1800Tons______ 1600Tons______ # of semi- automated cells _______
1000Tons_____800Tons______750Tons_______ Specify manually operation(s)
500Tons______ Other______ _____________________________________________
Manufacturer _____________________________________________
(s)________________________________ ___
________________________________________________
___
Spray / blow off equipment Extractor equipment
a) Manual__________ a) Manual__________
If Automated______
automated specify the If automated specify the
manufacturer____________________________ manufacturer____________________________
Full gate cooling equipment Trimming equipment

a) Air blow off on conveyor a) Fully integrated cell :
__________ Automatic loading _________Automatic unloading
b)Air blow off on rack ______ _________ b) Manual loading_____
c) Quenching Manual unloading _____
________________ Other c) Trimming separate -off line-after cooling
_________________ ______
Other
_________________
Special processes________ Die lube system ________
Vacuum units _________ Manufacturer _________ Supplier______________
Central Vacuum ____________ a) Central _________
Squeeze pin _________ b) Individual units/pumps at
Other________________________ DCM _________ Lube ration
monitoring : a)
Manual- checking frequency__________
b)Continuously/Automated with alarms __________
Heat Treatment
Process Control
Use of specific plans, inspection and process parameters to Die cast control/ monitoring process
Use of Standard Operating instructions for every b) At each individual DCM_______
Use of Statistical Control (SPC) to control manufacturing c) Portable unit _______
process: Yes_____No______ Manufacturer______________
What Parameters: Aluminum Temperature_____ Die
Temperature______Die close pressure/Clamping
force______Metal temp. in shot sleeve______ Shot
pressure______ Shot velocity_____Intensification
pressure______ Other Parameters_____
Non destructive testing Capability: Availability of fully programmable CMM for tooling and
Fluorescent particle_____X-ray____X-ray Multiple production: Yes_____No_______
Magna Flux______
Destructive testing capability :
CNC for In Process Check for casting defects ____
Tooling Shop
Ability to repair tooling, Die pins and bushings: Use of Electrical Discharge machining (EDM)
Yes_____No______ Yes____No_____
Ability to make own tooling including gating: Ability to Transfer tooling data from computers to
Yes_____No______ manufacturing machines: Yes_____No______
Oil heaters________ Jet cooling ___________ Automatic Impregnation equipment___________
unloading from Die________ Automatic trim Shot Blasting__________Shot peening_________
presses________ Air-Decay leak testing_______ Engraving Painting_________
equipment for Casting traceability Others________________________________________
__
Product Development
Use of Solidification software for tool design: Yes____ Gating System designed internally: Yes_____No_____
No____ Please list system_________________________ If not by whom____________________________
Yes___No______ Ability to transfer CAD data directly to produces:__________________Material___________
tooling machines: Yes____No_____ # of cavities_______ # Slides/Cores_______
Quality Systems
IATF-16949_____Date________ describe)______________________________________
Existing Production Die Casting Machine
Part Name: ______________________________ Shots/day________Shots/hr_________
Cavities:____________________
%___________

Cavities:____________________
%___________
Cavities:____________________
%___________
Preventive/Predictive maintenance
Preventive maintenance for the main equipment ( DCM's Preventive maintenance is based on :
furnaces, trim presses, extractors,etc ) and tooling is a ) manufacturer recommendation
performed by : _______________ b) production
What type of predictive maintenance is performed:
a) Thermography_________
b) Ultrasonic__________
c) Vibration analysis_________
Training
Die casting /foundry operator training: Tool maker training:
In house_______ By In house_______ By ________________________
________________________ Frequency :______ Frequency :______
Outside- Outside- specify :______________
specify :______________ Maintenance training
Die casting process training __________ __________ In
In house_____ By _____________ house_____ By _____________
Outside- Specify __________ Outside- Specify __________
Is there an apprenticeship program_______________
Operating Plan
Corporation.
Contact Information
What is overall capacity in out years? Main product(s) with percentage of production:
Y1 _______Y2_______Y3_______Y4_______ Radial ball bearings__________________
Thrust ball bearings__________________
Radial roller bearings________________
Thrust roller bearings________________
Linear motion bearings_______________
Journal bearings_____________________
Other (specify type)__________________
Total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________ Total Employees:

Production_________
Maintenance_________
Customers (List%) :
Heat Treatment
Is there a metallurgical lab on-site? yes / no
Is lab A2LA accredited? yes / no
Is there a Metallurgist on-site? yes / no
Process Control
Metal processing in-house (bonding, super finishing, etc.)?
Coating technologies offered?
Testing capabilities bearing/bushing components (NVH,
metallurgical, contamination, etc.)?
Notes: ____________
Product Development
requirements:
Yes____No_____
Corporation.
Contact Information
What is overall capacity in out years? Main products:
Y1 _______Y2_______Y3_______Y4_______ Part Name/Production%___________________________
Part Name/Production%___________________________

Production_________
Customers (List%) :
Heat Treatment
Process Control
Metal treatment (phosphating and adhesives) in-house?
Stamping operations in-house, and what products is it used
for?
Rubber compounding in house?
Types of rubber molding employed (compression, injection,
transfer)?
Coating technologies offered?
Test capabilities for static and dynamic sealing components
(thermal, environmental, vibration, etc.)?
Notes: ____________
Product Development
requirements:
Yes____No_____
FEA capabilities for rubber and structural components?
Corporation.
Contact Information
What is overall capacity in out years? Main products:
Y1 _______Y2_______Y3_______Y4_______ Part Name/Production%___________________________

Production_________
Customers (List%) : Press type / tonnage(s) available:
Bed size:
Heat Treatment
Process Control
Blank or coil steel used?
Conventional or fine blanking process?
Progressive, transfer, compound tooling used?
Deburring process used?
Metal treatment (phosphating and coatings) in-house?
Wash system used?
Testing capabilities for components (contamination,
metallurgical, etc.)?
What secondary operations are available at supplier
(welding, painting, bending, etc.)?
List below:
Product Development
requirements:
Yes____No_____
FEA capabilities for processing simulation?
Corporation.
Date of Original Audit:
Date of Re-Audit:
Supplier Contact:
Supplier Ph:
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LINAMAR POTENTIAL SUPPLIER ASSESSMENT

Unusual Processes or Equipment (Radiation Hardening, Magnesium Casting,

Are employees represented by a union? If so, date of last labor agreement,

Describe the appearance and cleanliness of plant. Is there adequate lighting.

Describe employee morale and attitude. Supplier management allowing

Is the supplier clear on Linamar's policy relative to defective material found at

10 Tooling Control: Who is responsible for tooling, on time, and validated? - 1

Have gauge studies been completed including, Repeatability and Reproducibility,

On-site lab facilities? What test or measurement equipment is onsite?

Is there an established Material Review Board to evaluate non conforming

Is inspection status apparent on incoming and outgoing product? Is incoming

Is non-conforming material segregated and clearly identified? Is physical access

Is there an established procedure for determining Root Cause? Review

Are Layered Audits employed to confirm Corrective Actions remain in effect? Is

Who manages obsolete material? Including disposition, scrapping and maintains

Does the supplier maintain an approved supplier/sub-contractor list? Are

Is there a warranty analysis facility? Equipped to do component switch out? - 3

Powder Capacity/Utilization%______ Compacting/Sintering

Melting Facility and Holding Furnaces

CNC in house: __________________ Broaching & Coining in house:

Special Trimming equipment

Lab: Availability of fully programmable CMM for tooling and

Filtering/Launder Systems: Others:

Iron Grades Available

Melting Facility and Holding Furnaces

Inoculation Error proofing

In-Mold Inoculation presence:

Production Mix/Line Die Machine

Part Name: ______________________________ External Scrap:%_________________

Part Name: ______________________________ External Scrap:%_________________

Part Name: ______________________________ External Scrap:%_________________

Part Name: ______________________________ External Scrap:%_________________

Melting Facility and Holding Furnaces

Degassing : Metal cleanliness check :

Painting/coating Extractor equipment

Full gate cooling equipment Trimming equipment

Non destructive testing Capability:

Part Name: ______________________________ Cycle time_______

Preventive /Predictive maintenance

What type of predictive maintenance is performed

Melting Facility and Holding Furnaces

Degassing : Metal cleanliness check :

Die Casting Machines/Cell

Full gate cooling equipment Trimming equipment

Part Name: ______________________________ Shots/day________Shots/hr_________

Total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________ Total Employees:

Total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________ Total Employees:

FEA capabilities for rubber and structural components?

Total Floor Space (ft2/m2)_______________ Total Employees:

Customers (List%) : Press type / tonnage(s) available:

FEA capabilities for processing simulation?

Item # Description of Audit Non-Conformitiy Actions to be Completed to Satisfy Audit R

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