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GMAW/GMAB Weld Quality Verification Procedure

S.O.R. Appendix F Other Requirements
Document Owner: Shelly Hlifka
Author: Ricky M Boudry
Revision: 13DEC2019

Herein are the minimum requirements that shall be incorporated into the manufacturing process for the above
commodity. This Part Specific SOR is in addition to and not intended to replace any requirements as outlined in
the GM Supplier Quality SOR (GM1927 03). Advances in technology may require modifications to the following
requirements to ensure state of the art processing and testing. It is the responsibility of the supplier to ensure that
the process is state of the art and that the GM SQE is both informed and in agreement to any modifications of the
requirements below.

The required tasks indicated below are based on experiences, best practices and lessons learned to improve part
quality using APQP Continuous Improvement activity in GM projects and are applicable to all impacted suppliers
and welded assemblies in the supply chain. All deviations requested for “shall” items are to be detailed in
CG3404 M7 Technical Issues List found in eSOR Appendix M7, also reviewed and approved by GM Supplier
Quality prior to sourcing.

The following information will detail a specific plan to execute and comply 100% with the GMW14058 weld quality
expectations as defined in the eSOR provided by GM Product Engineering. It is understood that advances in
technology may require modification to the following requirements to ensure that the process maintains complete
stability as per GM1927 03 Process Capability and demonstrates full compliance as agreed to by GM Supplier
Quality and Product Engineering.

Note: “Shall” in this document is mandatory. “Should” is highly recommended.

Index:
1. Training Requirements for Employees Involved with Welding Pg. 2
2. Quality Weld Inspection & Equipment Pg. 2
3. Proto-Type or Pre-Production Submission  Pg. 3
4. Weld Conformance for PPAP Approval  Pg. 4
5. Documentation and Visual Assessments  Pg. 4
6. Frequency of Weld Joint Inspection During Production Runs  Pg. 4
7. DFMEA and PFMEA Severity and Detection Pg. 5
8. ARC Weld Repair Procedure  Pg. 6
9. Allowable Rework to Remove and Replace Components Pg. 6
10. Batch & Hold Weld Verification Frequencies Pg. 7
11. Twelve Step Guidelines for Weld Verification Pg. 9
Appendix A – Revision History Pg. 10
Appendix B – Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols  Pg. 10

References:
GMW14058-GMAW, GMAB AIAG FMEA-STDS GMW15563-MFG P.C
GM1927 03-SQ P.C ASTM E3-CUT AIAG CQI-15-AUDIT
ARC WELDING REPAIR STDS ASTM E340-ECHANT GMW16939-WIRE
AWS B4.0 2016 TESTING AWS D8.8M: 2014 SPECS GWS-1 SECTION C-DESIGN

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1. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES INVOLVED WITH WELDING:

The complete training plan shall be documented reviewed and approved through GM Supplier Quality.
Training must include topics relative to basic weld theory, reference to American Welding Society (AWS) and
GMW Weld Specifications requirements.

1.1 New & Current Production Employees Involved with Welding

New employees that will be operating weld cells are required to learn basic welding theory, weld verification
and GMW weld specifications. Reference the standard automotive industry practice and guidelines. Current
employees to be requalified every 2 years.

1.2 Standardized Work

Develop standardized work instructions, visuals and Master sub-assemblies for each operation, verification
station and weld quality inspection process at each weld cell per the certified quality systems guidelines.

1.3 Training Records

Operator training records must be documented and maintained according to the requirements. This should
include but not limited to weld theory, customer specification, weld quality, cycle time, inspection process,
techniques, welder repair qualifications and recording methods.

1.4 In the case where there are Global or Regional Federal or Legal requirements, an independent
certification on Safety or High Severity weld applications must be compliant using an accredited certification
provider as defined by the individual countries’ guidelines.

2. QUALITY WELD INSPECTION & EQUIPMENT:

2.1 Optical Inspection System

Inspection, measuring and test equipment to perform the image analysis of the weld cross-section and image
archiving and shall evaluate the specified criteria to an accuracy level of 0.01 mm. Weld cross sections shall
be examined with 15x magnification minimum to assure microfractures or cracks can be identified. Certified
AWS CWI/CWEng weld inspectors suggested or qualified equivalents depending on which global region shall
perform the cross-section analysis. Discrepant findings must be documented for immediate correction in the
weld cells. Quality records of the exercise shall be retained as required guidelines.

“ALL” welds found to be non-conforming to the GM weld specifications at any time during the weld verification
analysis must be escalated to the Quality or Manufacturing leadership immediately along with line stoppage to
ensure proper containment activity is in place from the point of discovery and corrected before moving the
product forward. Corrective action and start-up verification must be documented, escalated and approved by
the proper ownership of the complete welding process.

Layered Process Audits (LPA) are to be scheduled to confirm corrective actions are followed and documented
as Lessons Learned and incorporated into future project planning.

2.2 Cut & Etch System

Weld ID and locations to be marked on the part corresponding to the weld drawing. All weld lengths to be
measured prior to sectioning. Weld samples shall be sectioned from the component with methods that do not
alter the structure of the weld due to excessive heat. Typical sectioning equipment such as a water jet, band
saw, plasma arc cutting, or liquid cooled abrasive cut off saw equipment as an example should be used to

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harvest the weld sample from the part. The weld shall then be further sectioned and prepared using standard
metallographic techniques as described in ASTM E3. Alternatively, the harvested weld sample shall be
ground / polished to an acceptable finish and macro etched per ASTM E340. The selection of micro or macro
sample preparation is at the discretion of the supplier with GM Team guidance. The preparation process must
be able to clearly define the heat affected zone and depth of penetration / fusion respectfully. Physical weld
samples shall be retained or digital imaged for review prior to shipment.

2.3 Consumable Maintenance

The following are considered consumable maintenance: Nozzle cleaning, Tip, Gas Diffuser and Wire Barrel
changes and do not fall within special cause. Tooling Center Point shall be verified after each consumable
maintenance change out.

2.4 Optical Training

Training for optical macro-scope analysis shall include visual weld cross-section assessment, proper layout
for reference imaging and measurement transfer. Visual imaging and measurement transfer shall be
supervised for proper accreditation in verifying accuracy of the weld measurement procedure.

2.5 Weld Qualification

Welds must be produced free from any visual defects, and sample Cut & Etch results must pass GMW weld
specification criteria. Separate measuring programs are required for convex, concave, and or flared bevel
welds. Measurement system shall be capable of measuring Leg 1 & 2 length, throat, penetration, gap,
undercuts, and position. Welding process shall be reviewed and approved prior to sourcing completion.

2.6 Robotic Weld Qualification

Supplier shall conduct a virtual simulation study to confirm the weld torch has proper clearance for work and
travel angle to produce the design intent weld path as shown in the math data file. The results are to be
submitted in a feasibility format and presented into the GM Product Engineering PDT sessions for immediate
resolution if required.

Note: reference GMW14058 Section 3 for Weld Process Failure Modes listed.

3. PROTO-TYPE OR PRE-PRODUCTION SUBMISSION:

3.1 Weld Verification will require a minimum of ONE completed assembly to be Cut & Etched and FULL
visual assessment results recorded per order or batch run requirements during “ALL” engineering
development and “ALL” pre-production build events. Complete data package shall be submitted to GM
Supplier Quality, Product Engineering and Vehicle Systems Validation. The data package review shall take
place during the PDT or onsite review at the supplier location prior to completing the shipment requirements
(reference guidelines shown in Section 11).

3.2 GM Supplier Quality, Product Engineering and Vehicle System Validation team must approve
deviations to requirements. Supplier shall begin recording the Cut & Etch imaging results onto a weld
process health chart (reference CQI-15 Weld System Assessment Audit 2nd edition).

4. WELD CONFORMANCE FOR PPAP APPROVAL:

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4.1 Minimum 50-piece continuous run with first off, last off and 10% stratified samples with complete Cut &
Etch on “ALL” weld locations to verify 100% conformance to GMW weld specifications. If discrepant welds
are detected, they must have corrective action plans clearly noted, confirmation of corrections and
resubmitted for review and approval. GM Weld GPL, Product Engineering must review and SQE and SQ
Manager must approve “ANY” deviation to GMW requirements. Sub-assembly components to be verified
against math data specifications prior to staging at the manufacturing weld cells for usage. All weld cells are
required to follow the weld verification standards (reference guidelines shown in Section 11).

4.2 Robotic or Manual Welds require 3 minimum conformance tests per weld cell / per weld fixture / per
weld operator if manual, AIAG CQI – 15 Welding System Audit 2 nd Edition to be completed with a “PASS”
minimum score relative to the home-line welding process after initial equipment has demonstrated process
stability / repeatability and plotted on weld process health charts.

4.3 REQUIRED PPAP CUSTOMER SPECIFIC WELD DOCUMENTATION:

• WELD STUDIES FROM GM PRODUCT ENGINEERING - RETAIN

• WELD VERIFICATION PLAN WITH CONFIRMATION RESULTS PER ALL MRD’S - RETAIN
• WELD PROCESS PARAMETER CONTROL PLAN - RETAIN
• WELD PROCESS TOOLING SET-UP PROCEDURES - RETAIN
• OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS WITH CHECK SHEETS - RETAIN
• WELD MAPPING VERIFICATION ROADMAP FOR CUT & ETCH LOCATIONS - UPLOAD
• WELD VERIFICATION DATA SHEET RESULTS - UPLOAD
• WELD PROCESS HEALTH CHART RESULTS - UPLOAD

5. DOCUMENTATION AND VISUAL ASSESSMENTS:

5.1 Each individual weld joint requires specific measurement for overall “effective” weld length, depth of
penetration or fusion and visual assessment results for each Leg 1 & 2. The weld process health chart report
(referenced in CQI-15 template) shall be available for review upon request or on-site PPAP readiness review
scheduled during the respected scheduled PDT meeting.

6. WELD JOINT INSPECTION:

6.1 All welds defined in the weld drawing or design record of the part shall be examined according to
GMW14058 by the “Cut & Etch” procedure described in Section 3.2 respectively. Qualified weld inspectors
shall successfully complete an internal weld inspection-training program that incorporates a detailed weld
examination.

6.2 Supplemental mechanical testing such as Bend or Pry type testing, may be used in addition to
standard “Cut & Etch” techniques. Bend or Pry methods are supplemental examinations and cannot be
substituted for the “Cut & Etch” techniques described herein and required by GMW14058 and GMW15563.
The Bend or Pry method defined as, cutting approximately a 25mm or one-inch strip of the welded section,
then bending or prying one layer 90 to 180 degrees back in one motion. No weld or heat affected zone-
initiated fractures are permissible.
6.3 All discrepant welds must be documented and follow a standardized escalation process for immediate
containment and corrective action verification. This batch of product must be “RED” tagged and placed into
containment for disposition or corrective action.

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7. FMEA SEVERITY AND DETECTION:

7.1 Weld controls and parameters are to be monitored and recorded during start-up and throughout the
entire production run to assure stability/capabilities of the weld cells potential. 100% in-line process parameter
controls monitoring are required to prevent the “RISK” of failure and eliminate GM assembly center disruption
in the product. Detection features are standard within the weld control software provided or software
upgrades are required. (e.g. arc time, voltage, amps, wire feed & speed, gas mixture, travel, component
sensors for presence & location). Effective source inspection or weld verification station is required to be
100% in-line with the process flow. This evidence should be clearly defined in the required Weld Verification
Plan submitted by all suppliers during the Global APQP activities by week minus 75.

7.1.1 All welds with a FMEA Severity rating of 7 - 8 require an AIAG PFMEA Detection rating of 7 or
below.

7.1.2 For welds where safety/regulatory failure modes are identified in the FMEA (Severity 9 -10),
detection ranking shall be 3 or lower (per 4th edition AIAG PFMEA Manual - Table Cr3 criteria).

7.1.3 Detection Rankings of 4 or below are also acceptable if either of the following conditions are
met:
7.1.3.1 There is traceability back to the original operation where the failure mode occurs.

7.1.3.2 There are no manual operations between the detection and the original operation
(e.g. automated line).

7.1.4 When destructive testing is required to verify confirmation to the GMW14058, a PFMEA
detection rating of 7 or below is required. All other GMW weld specifications must meet the detection
ratings outlined above.

7.2 Vision Systems or equivalent expectations should be included for Severity 7- 8 and shall be
incorporated for Severity 9 -10.

7.2.1 Vision Systems shall encompass at minimum the following:

 WELD LENGTH, WIDTH & HEIGHT

 WELD FACE PROFILE (CONVEXITY AND CONCAVITY)
 WELD MISSING, SKIPS & UNDERCUT
 WELD POROSITY, SPATTER & BURN-THROUGH

7.3 Frequencies and methods are subject to be modified based on the introduction of new or modern
technologies. 100% In-Line performance features, Advanced Adaptive Weld Controls, Vision Systems,
Parameter Monitoring Systems, etc. are required to not only detect process failure but shall also shut down
the weld process. Weld verification process confirmation must include but not limited to Stability &
Repeatability results based on cut & etch results charted over time and zero GM assembly center disruptions.

8. ARC WELD REPAIR PROCEDURE:

8.1 All potential weld repairs noted are required to have the proper authorization from GM Product
Engineering and Supplier Quality in advance of initiating the authorized weld repair, also the weld repair
results must be verified prior to shipping any of the batched product to the GM assembly centers.

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8.2 The supplier shall develop a detailed weld repair procedure to qualify weld personnel, equipment and
shall be approved by the GM Supplier Quality.

NOTE: All parts that require an approved rework or repair must have “TRACEABILITY” identification that must
clearly comprehend the requirements below along with GM approval documentation:

• Description of repair method performed & location

• Julian Date including time & shift of repair
• Quantity repaired as shown on the GM approved document
• Method used to return certified repaired stock with documentation back into finished goods

8.3 All repairs by welding shall be made with an approved filler material equal to that which used on the
original fabrication. In addition to the GMAW (CV MIG) or GMAW-P (PULSE MIG) processes used for
automotive steel structure fabrication, the GTAW (TIG) or SMAW shielded gas ARC welding process may be
used by qualified individuals on these types of repair or rework methods at the supplier location, but not
recommended.

8.4 All weld repairs must meet the applicable GMW specifications and comply or exceed production
quality standards. All welds repaired must have a detailed inspection and verification plan to support that the
weld meets or exceeds the applicable specification and standards for quality, quantities and spatter free
zones meet the GMW quality expectations respectfully.

8.5 Repairs of “Hole” size diameters ≤10.0 mm’s can be made by ARC welding the hole completely and
grinding flush.

8.6 Base metal thickness reduction due to undercut at the “TOE” may be restored or reworked included.

8.7 Welds that are missing or below specified length may be re-welded using approved production weld
procedures. Minor discrepant weld burn through, notching, skips or insufficient throat dimensions will require
additional preparation prior to welding.

8.8 Incomplete fusion or penetration, porosity, rollover, craters, meltback or under fill as shown in
GMW14058 (reference the table shown on process methods), can be repaired by grinding back to base
material profile and re-welding.

9. ALLOWABLE REWORK TO REMOVE AND REPLACE COMPONENTS:

9.1 Repair by removal and replacement of components due to dimensional errors, damage or other defects
are allowed for most welded brackets depending on the “RISK”. Specific repair techniques for
components that involve replacement and re-welding will require approval from GM Supplier Quality and
Product Engineering in advance of the repair procedure (reference traceability requirements in Section 8).

9.2 No area of the structure shall be weld repaired more than “TWICE” in the same area, including the
original production welding process.

9.3 Removal should be performed by mechanical methods (saw, grind, etc.) or by a combination of
mechanical or thermal methods such as plasma arc, oxy-fuel, etc.

• Remove the part using a cut at least 6.0 mms from base material
• Grind the remaining metal flush with the base material

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• Maximum allowable reduction of base material is 10% of nominal thickness

• Grinding shall be enough to remove oxides or slag from welding
• All “TOP” coatings, wax, oils or other contaminants must be removed from “TOE” area

9.4 Proper fixturing or hand apply jig will be required to ensure the accuracy of the location for the
replacement component prior to welding. This must be verified by means of inspection check fixture, CMM
layout, scan, etc.

9.5 Manual ARC welding is acceptable for use even if the original welding process was completely
automated. Any alternate joining methods must be approved in advance through GM Supplier Quality and
Product Engineering. Method must be clear and concisely stated on a TWO to begin and complete the
rework or assembly repair.

9.6 All repaired components or assemblies must be re-inspected and verified with data if there are any
possibilities that an area has been affected or compromised.

9.7 All required “TOP” coatings shall be re-applied after complete confirmation of the specification
requirements have been verified.

10. BATCH & HOLD WELD VERIFICATION FREQUENCIES PER COMMODITY:

10.1 Suppliers must demonstrate stability/repeatability within the proper weld equipment potential by
certifying that all components or sub-assemblies are dimensionally correct with “DRIVE TO NOMINAL”
strategies in place before staging for usage. Requirements include Tier 2 sub-assembly weld verification if
applicable.

• 1st off - Visual Inspection, Chisel Check, Bend Pry Test or Cut & Etch per GMW15563
• If acceptable to requirements, begin production runs
• Mid shift - Visual Inspection, Chisel Check, Bend Pry Test or Cut & Etch per GMW15563
• If acceptable to requirements, continue the production run and update production run charts
• Last off - Confirmation by Visual and Cut & Etch sectioning to verify conformance according to
the Weld Verification Plan submitted and approved to specified mapping requirements
• If acceptable, move “BATCHED” product forward through the value stream

10.2 Batch and Hold Definition:   Batch production is a method of manufacturing where the products
are made as specified groups or amounts, by specified fixtures / production lines within a time frame.
The start of a batch will always be the next part produced after any “special cause” variation and end of
a batch will be the last part prior to any “special cause” variation. 

10.2.1 Suppliers shall Hold all Batches of parts produced prior to shipment from their facilities
until all PFMEA Severity 9 and 10 welds are confirmed with cut & etch confirmation.

10.2.2 Suppliers shall confirm all cut & etch data per the approved GM weld mapping and
recorded on the weld process health chart prior to shipping no more than 5 times contracted SDC. 

10.2.3 Suppliers shall implement paragraph 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 across all production lines / multiple
weld fixtures and accurately recorded in the weld process health chart header column.

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10.3 Proposed deviations to this section or Table 1 must be reviewed by GM Weld GPL, Product
Engineering and approved in writing by SQE, and SQ Manager (load in SQMS “Customer Specific
Requirements”).

TABLE 1 - DAILY VOLUMES, EVENTS, MINIMUM BUFFER SIZE OR WELD LINE SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:

SMT FIRST OFF Note 1 MID SHIFT Note 1 LAST OFF OF BATCH Note 1, 2 CUT & ETCH PLAN Note 1, 2
COMMODITY Production Run Production Weld Assembly Per approved GM Weld
Chassis and Plan to Start Run Plan to Confirmation to Release Mapping
Structures All Welds per Continue Product
GMW15563 All Welds per All Welds per GMW15563
All welded GMW15563
assemblies being
shipped to GM
Assembly
Centers
Suppliers own Suppliers own Complete Visual WELD PASSES
first off approval ongoing visual conformance review and Cut START / STOP
as part of the inspection by & Etch sectioning required 6-10mm’s from each end
startup. an approved and recorded into the
PFMEA severities Vision System sustainability health chart MINIMUM CUTS
should determine or Weld Cell ≤45mm – 1
which 1st off Operator, 46-110 – 2
method shall be Chisel, Bend or 111-400 – 3
used Pry test may be >400 – 4
considered
ALL WELDS ARE
INCLUSIVE
WELDS

Note 1: The supplier cannot substitute standard cut & etch evaluation as supplemental mechanical testing
described in paragraph 6.2.
Note 2: This document supplements a rigorous approach to tolerancing and cross-section quantity and location
requirements outlined in GMW14058 Section 3, Table 1 and 2.

11. TWELVE STEP GUIDELINES FOR WELD VERIFICATION:

BEFORE WELD VERIFICATION RUN BEGINS:

1. CONFIRM WELD STUDY FOR PROPER SIZE AND LOCATION – WELD

MAPPING FOR CUT & ETCH VERIFICATION SECTIONING

2. ASSURE THE MATERIAL PROCESSED MEETS THE DESIGN INTENT

SPECIFICATION COATING WEIGHT IF APPLICABLE

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3. CONFIRM ALL COMPONENTS ARE DIMENSIONALLY CORRECT – PAST

SCORE >90% WITHOUT EXCESSIVE RUN TO RUN VARIATION

4. SCRIBE OR DRILL PANEL COMPLETED FOR VARIATION CONTROL <.5MM

(RSW) GAGE R STUDIES COMPLETED WITH CONFIRMATION REPORT

5. GAP STUDY - WELD JOINT GAPS FOR GAS/MIG WELDS ARE < 1.5MM
(GMAW) (for sheet metal reference AWS D8.8M) GAGE R STUDIES
COMPLETED WITH CONFIRMATION REPORT

AFTER WELD VERIFICATION RUN HAS STARTED:

6. PROCEED TO RUN A SMALL CONSECUTIVE SAMPLE BATCH TO

DEMONSTRATE STABILITY – EXAMPLE 10 PC’S

7. COMPLETE WELD TEARDOWN AND EXAMINATION REQUIRED PER

GMW14058 SPECIFICATION

8. 100 PC CONSECUTIVE RUN TO CREATE 10 SUB-GROUP TEARDOWN

RESULTS

9. BEGIN TO RECORD RESULTS INTO A RUN HEALTH CHART FORMAT –

STABILITY & REPEATABILITY TRENDS PER THE SHIPMENTS MUST BE
SHOWN

10. CONFIRM WELD SCHEDULES ARE CORRECT ACCORDING TO THE

SAMPLES

11. ADJUST SCHEDULES IF REQUIRED AND RECORD INTO A HISTORY

CHANGE LOG DESCRIBING ACTION PLAN AND CONFIRMATION OF CAUSE &
CURE INITIATIVES

12. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE REQUIRED, GENERATE A CLEAR AND CONCISE

CONCENTRATION DIAGRAM (ROADMAP) SHOWING AREA AFFECTED

Appendix A – Revision History

Rev Date Remark Responsible Approver Approving

Organization
REL 01/05/2016 Initial release Ricky M Boudry Scott E Miller Supplier Quality
Section 7.1 and 10.2 revised to include in-line Ricky M Boudry
001 08/02/2016 Scott E Miller Supplier Quality
monitoring definition and requirements
Section 2 paragraph 2.1 revised adding global Ricky M Boudry
002 09/16/2016 Scott E Miller Supplier Quality
equivalent and removing TS-16949 statement
Reference titles added, GWS – 1c GMAW/GMAB,
003 10/03/2016 GMW16939 wire added, GM Confidential note Ricky M Boudry Scott E Miller Supplier Quality
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004 03/28/2017 Section 11 added, 12 Step Guidelines, structure Ricky M Boudry Scott E. Miller Supplier Quality
Section 7 AIAG PFMEA added, Section 8.1
restructured, Section 10 table 1 GMW15563 Ricky M Boudry
005 09/01/2017 Scott E. Miller Supplier Quality
added in 3 places. Safety Critical comments
replaced with Severity, AIAG added in definitions
Section 1.1.4 Global or Regional Federal
Certification notes added. Section 4.4.3 PPAP
006 03/09/2018 Documents added, Section 7.7.1 Source, Ricky M Boudry Scott E. Miller Supplier Quality
Verification comments added. Detection ratings 3
& 4 revised to 6 & 7.
Section 2.4 Welding comment added for prior
007 08/09/2018 Scott E. Miller Supplier Quality
approval before sourcing completion Ricky M Boudry
GM Confidential note removed. Reference GMW
materials modified. Section 2.5 Virtual simulation,
7.1, 7.2 Vision System requirements minimum.
10.1 Batch and Hold definition modified for clarity
008 12/11/2019 by removing commodity list and adding specific Ricky M Boudry Shelly Hlifka Supplier Quality
notes, common verbiage updates made
accordingly throughout the entire document. AWS
B4.0 2016 added. Note added in Section 10 for
Start and Stop cut locations

Appendix B – Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Symbols

AIAG: Automotive Industry Action Group GTAW: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
APQP: Advanced Product Quality Planning LPA: Layered Process Audit
AWS: American Welding Society MRD: Material Required Date
CV: Constant Voltage PDT: Product Development Team
CWEng: Certified Weld Engineer PFMEA: Process Failure Mode Effects and Analysis
CWI: Certified Welding Inspector PPAP: Production Part Approval Process
eSOR: Statement of Requirements SDC: Supplier Daily Capacity
FMEA: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis SMAW: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GMAB: Gas Metal Arc Braze SQE: Supplier Quality Engineer
GMAW: Gas Metal Arc Welding SQMS: Supplier Quality Management System
GPL: Global Process Lead TWO: Temporary Work Order

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