PPAP


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Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) outlines the methods used for approval of production and service commodities, including bulk materials, up to and including part submission warrant in the Advanced Quality Planning process. The purpose of the PPAP process is to ensure that suppliers of components comply with the design specification and can show documentary evidence that the level can be maintained during the life of the product.

Course Description

Delegates will work through a case study to familiarise themselves with the production Part Approval Process and the documentation within it.

The Learning Gain

At the end of the course the delegates will be able to:-

bulletUnderstand the scope, definition and purpose of the PPAP
bulletRecognise when Production Part Approval is required.
bulletIdentify the levels of submission within the PPAP
bulletIdentify the eleven process requirements of the PPAP
bulletUnderstand the implications of the Part Submission Status
bulletUse the documentation required, such as the:-
bulletPart Submission Warrant
bulletAppearance Approval Report
bulletDimensional Report
bulletMaterial Test Report
bulletPerformance Report
bulletUnderstand the requirements for Records and Master Sample retention.

Pre-Requisites

An appreciation of quality management systems would be a distinct advantage in understanding PPAP but not a mandatory requirement for this course.

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