The supplier must manage all equipment necessary to ensure that Kasai UK requirements are achieved and maintained.
As part of this management, the supplier must ensure that all equipment is capable, reliable and in a stable condition during use.
Notes:
Equipment to be managed includes, but is not limited to, machinery, moulds, jigs and fixtures, tools, gauges, inspection and test equipment.
Planned changes to equipment conditions (e.g. changes required as a result of a modification to the product or process) shall be managed through the change management activity.
Unplanned changes to equipment conditions (e.g. damage, wear etc.) shall be managed through the suppliers' maintenance processes.
Submission of Gauge Specification and Approval Sheet
Upon agreement with Kasai UK, the supplier's own document may be used.
Submission will be required in two stages:
Gauge specification approval prior to gauge manufacture.
Gauge approval after gauge manufacture, prior to the supplier's initial "off-tool" trial build.
Ownership
Part specific gauges shall be specified and procured by the supplier. Ownership of gauges will be agreed with the relevant Kasai UK Purchasing Department.
Material
All materials employed in the manufacture of the base or surface of the gauge shall be sufficiently robust and hard wearing to withstand normal usage and handling, whilst retaining dimensional stability throughout model life. Material selection should reflect the ability to allow minor modifications and / or repairs to be carried out easily, quickly, efficiently and at relatively low cost.
Calibration
Calibration of gauges shall be monitored and maintained by the supplier. The supplier must provide and maintain a gauge calibration report to confirm that the gauge has been introduced into the suppliers calibration system. Initial gauge buy off data must be recorded and retained for all Special Characteristics and Key Features.
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Activity Content
-Specify equipment (including test equipment), tools, dies and gauges.
-Create an installation plan related to the equipment, tools, dies and gauges.
-Implement the installation plan and monitor progress.
-Ensure all necessary equipment is installed as per the installation plan.
-Conduct trials of the mass production condition to prepare the system for mass production
-Maintain the condition of all necessary equipment, including the correct function of all error proofing devices.
-If a change is required, follow the change management activity
-Validate the equipment (including test equipment), tools, dies and gauges using the results of production at the off-tool and off-process trials.
