Identify which casting processes and production lines will be audited. Assemble a cross-functional team including quality, metallurgy, and maintenance engineers.
I can provide tailored formulas, specific parameter checklists, or structural templates to help optimize your assessment. Share public link cqi-27 casting system assessment xls
Many OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis) provide their own modified CQI-27 Excel sheets. Use these only for that customer’s audits, not as your master system. Identify which casting processes and production lines will
Casting processes evaluated (e.g., High-Pressure Die Casting, Sand Casting). Share public link Many OEMs (Ford, GM, Stellantis)
The CQI-27 2nd Edition document (published in March 2018) includes an electronic assessment file—commonly referred to as the . This Excel document is not merely for documentation; it is the core tool for conducting the assessment. Key Components of the XLS Tool:
This looks at the "shop floor" reality. It covers how raw materials are received, identified, and stored to prevent contamination or mix-ups. 3. Equipment & Facility