Over the next two days, the foundry transformed. They weren't just "pouring iron" anymore; they were managing a system.

Helps foundries meet the "special process" requirements of their automotive customers.

Understanding the CQI-27 Casting System Assessment: A Guide to the AIAG XLS Tool

In the automotive supply chain, ensuring the highest standards of quality is non-negotiable. The developed the CQI-27 Special Process: Casting System Assessment to ensure that suppliers maintain rigorous standards for casting quality, consistency, and process control.

For every question, you must be able to prove compliance. Do not simply check "Yes." Gather, documentation, procedures, and operator interviews. Filling the Spreadsheet: Yes: Fully compliant. No: Non-compliant. Immediate action required. N/A: Not applicable (must be documented why).

Verifying the use of FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), Control Plans, and process flows.

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This section evaluates the plant's overarching quality management systems. It focuses on foundational elements that are critical for a robust casting operation. This typically includes: