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CQI-27 – Special Process – Casting System Assessment: the Method – #2527
Context
The CQI‑27 (Casting System Assessment) is a standard developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group to evaluate and enhance the control of casting manufacturing processes, particularly those used in the automotive sector, such as melting, pouring, solidification, and finishing of cast components. In line with IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements, this standard applies to all automotive suppliers that produce cast parts or use casting technologies within their manufacturing processes.
The purpose of the CQI‑27 assessment is to minimize the risk of failures linked to casting operations, ensure the consistency, integrity, and performance of cast components, and confirm their compliance with the quality, safety, and performance expectations required by automotive manufacturers.
This standard forms part of a broader strategy for the continuous improvement of special processes. It provides a structured framework that enables organizations to conduct self‑assessments across several key areas: control of casting operations, equipment capability and maintenance, management of critical parameters (including melting temperature, pouring conditions, solidification control, and cooling rates), qualification and competence of personnel, and the effectiveness of monitoring and testing systems.
You want to become familiar with the requirements and best practices of CQI‑27, as well as the self‑assessment guidelines, in order to implement improvement actions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of cast products used in your applications.
Objectives
- Understand the specific requirements of clients who require the CQI-27.
- Be familiar with the content of the CQI-27 manual (self-assessment tables, job audits, etc.).
- Identify the key points of the manual and the gaps that need to be addressed in order to comply with it.
- Learn how to use the self-assessment criteria in the CQI-27 manual through a case study focusing on technical aspects.
- Develop an action plan to implement the CQI-27 manual.
Recommanded for
- Anyone responsible for developing, implementing or evaluating special processes
- Internal auditors and suppliers
Specific operating conditions for remote sessions
- Have a PC equipped with a microphone, a webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: wallpapers are available on Zoom or Teams to hide the background.
- Have a good Internet connection, which should be tested before the session.
- Settle down in a quiet, isolated place; set yourself to “unavailable” status on Teams; close your email access, and mute your phone, so as not to be disturbed during the session.
- Participants from the same organisation should not be grouped together in the same room, but each at their own desk.
- The end-of-course knowledge test must be taken with your webcam and microphone turned on. We may need to verify that you are alone in the room.
- Please sign in 5 minutes before the start of the session.
Prerequisites
- You must have the latest edition of the CQI-27 manual and the assessment workbook (Excel file).
- General knowledge of the specific process.
Pedagogy
- The course alternates between theoretical sessions covering the requirements of the CQI-27 manual and practical sessions involving exercises and a case study focusing on technical aspects.
Evaluation mode
- Knowledge test (Multi Choice Questions)
Course materials
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Participant file containing the presentations delivered during the training and the exercise materials.
- Digital training materials are made available to trainees a few days before the start of the training course on our LMS platform.
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- Introduction
- AIAG publications and the specific requirements of US car manufacturers.
- The objectives, scope of the CQI-27
- The qualifications of auditors, the structure of the questionnaire and the requirements for the self-assessment report.
- Management responsibilities
- Job audit
- Process tables
- Assessment & rating system