AAR

SAMPLE PARTS

CONTROL PLAN

DIMENSIONAL RESULSTS

MATERIAL, PERFORMANCE &

TEST RESULTS

INITIAL PROCESS STUDY

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
ANALYSIS STUDIES

DESIGN RECORDS

LABORATORY SCOPE AND

ACCREDITATION

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS

PROCESS FMEA

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

LEVEL 5

DESIGN FMEA

PPAP
LEVEL

PSW

SUPPLIER PPAP CHECKLIST

PART SUBMISSION WARRANT

PSW
To clearly state to the Customer the reason for your submission.

Take special note of the following:

Record part revision level to the right of the part# (Dwg revision & Part revisions may be different)
Supplier Must mark yes or no to meeting all Dwg. Requirements & sign the PSW.
Part Weight to be expressed in kilograms to four significant decimal places (0.0000).
Reminder- Part weight is determined by an average of ten randomly selected parts.
Identify whether the part does or does not contain Reportable/Restricted Substances
Suppliers are encouraged to mark plastic parts with the appropriate ISO symbols to designate
type of polymer & filler used in the part. Identify on the PSW ("Yes" or "No")
The specific Molds/Cavities/Prod. Process' pertaining to the PPAP shall be ID'd on the PSW.
Record the Production Rate at which the PPAP samples were produced on the PSW.
All checking aides used in the everyday processing of a part shall be identified on the PSW.

APPEARANCE APPROVAL REPORT

AAR
For Appearance Items ONLY

Submitted with PPAP and sample parts for the customer to sign, verifying parts are verifying that the parts
meet all aesthetic criteria.
-

Must have Spectrophotometer data readings. (Dl*, Da*, Db*, DE*, CIE LAB)

SAMPLE PARTS

SAMPLES FROM PPAP RUN

Submitted for Appearance and Functional evaluation. Six samples are required with each PPAP submission
-

Supplier PPAP Checklist

A few of the parts used for dimensional verification shall be submitted. These shall be labeled
with part#,cavity, revision,tool#, etc. & with a sample number that corresponds to the Dimensional
Report. Suppliers shall submit samples that represent each unique cavity, mold, line, etc.
Sample parts sent in shall be from a significant "production" run as outlined in the AIAG PPAP
Manual.

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PROCESS/PRODUCT CONTROL PLAN (C.P.)

CONTROL PLAN

To aid in the manufacture of quality products according to customer requirements. A structured approach for the
design, selection, and implementation of value-added control methods for the total system. It provides a written
summary description of the systems used in minimizing process and product variation.
-

All Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant, etc.) must be ID'd/addressed on the CP
The CP is a living document that should be utilized/updated for the life of the product.
ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE PRODUCT CONTROL PLAN MUST HAVE "WRITTEN"
CUSTOMER APPROVAL.
The Control Plan MUST be signed/dated by the Supplier and the Customer.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.
The inspection frequency MUST be defined in quantifiable terms. ( i.e.- What is a "Lot"?)

DIMENSIONAL RESULTS

FIRST ARTICLE DIMENSIONAL LAYOUT RESULTS

This record is used to verify the parts meet all of the dimensional requirements called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
-

If production parts will be produced from more than one cavity, mold, tool, die, pattern, or
production process, the supplier shall complete a dimensional evaluation on a minimum of one
part from each unique process/variation (Including color, if applicable, for certain process')
The specific cavities, molds, line, etc. shall then be identified on the PSW & on the Dimensional
Results Report.
All dimensions, characteristics and specifications noted on the Drawing and Control Plan should
be listed in a convenient/organized format with the actual results recorded.
All records shall be submitted on the ABG Dimensional Results Form.

LAB & FUNCTIONAL RESULTS

MATERIAL, PERFORMANCE TEST RESULTS

This record is used to verify that the parts meet all of the Material and/or performance
requirements/specifications called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
-

All dimensions, characteristics, and specifications noted on the Drawing and control plan should
be listed in a convenient/organized format with the actual results recorded.
Material Testing Results, Performance Testing Results, and other engineering requirements on the
design record shall be less than one year old at the time of the initial submission. This data shall
be updated for engineering changes that affect the original data. The supplier shall also maintain
and update all testing data for each lot of material. When PPAP is requested for an engineering
change, the supplier shall submit the testing data that corresponds to the material for the change.

CAPABILITY (CpK/PpK) STUDIES

INITIAL PROCESS STUDY

The purpose of this record is to determine if the production process will produce product that meets
the Customer's requirements.
The raw data (data points)

The results
(CPK, PPK, CP, etc.)

Supplier PPAP Checklist

Suppliers must submit with their Cpk results at least 30 data results that the Cpk results
were derived from or the PPAP will not be considered for approval. Also include a copy
of the histogram (Graphs).
Supplier MUST submit Initial Process Study for all Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key,
significant, etc.) that are called out on the Drawing or Control Plan. Studies must be submitted that
are representative of each unique production process, e.g. duplicate assembly line and/or work
cell, each position of a multiple cavity die, mold, tool, or pattern, etc.
The acceptance criteria for Capability Studies is as follows:
* SHORT TERM STUDY- MUST meet
> or = to 1.67 Cpk
* LONG TERM STUDY- MUST meet
> or = to 1.33 Cpk
If CPK falls between 1.33 and 1.67 (Short Term Study), a corrective action plan and interim revised
Control Plan (normally providing for 100% inspection) must be developed by the supplier and
approved by the customer prior to approval. New studies MUST be performed after corrective
action is implemented and must be included in a revised PPAP submission.
ALL Initial Process Studies must be accompanied by Measurement System Analysis Studies.
>>> Initial process studies must be performed for ALL engineering changes that could have an
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effect on the Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant, etc.) that are called out on the
Drawing or Control Plan. If it is unclear please contact ABG Engineering.

GAGE R&R, BIAS, LINEARITY, & STABILITY

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM ANALYSIS STUDIES

The purpose of this record is to verify that the Gage or measurement system is capable of accurately
assessing the quality of the parts.
-

Measurement System Analysis Studies must be submitted with ALL Initial Process Studies.
Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, & Stability must be submitted when applicable.

Definitions: Please reference the Measurement Systems Analysis manual.

Acceptance Criteria:
Gage R&R- <10 is Acceptable,
10 to 20 may be Acceptable based on importance,
and >20 is Rejectable
Corrective action is necessary for all Rejectable items.
-

>>> Measurement System Analysis Studies must be included with all Initial Process Studies for
ALL engineering changes that could have an effect on the Special Characteristics (e.g., critical,
key, significant, etc.) that are called out on the Drawing or Control Plan. They must also be
submitted if the gage is modified for any reason. If it is unclear please contact ABG Engineering.
Attribute Studies (If Applicable) will be performed on 20 parts, with 2 operators
and 2 trials. To meet acceptance criteria all results from the study must "PASS".

DRAWINGS

DESIGN RECORDS
Suppliers MUST submit a ballooned copy of the drawing that corresponds to the Dimensional,
Material, and Performance Results.
The drawing MUST be the official engineering released design record.
The PPAP MUST meet ALL drawing requirements to be considered for approval.
-

When the design records, e.g. CAD/CAM math data, part drawings, specifications, are in electronic
format, e.g. math data, the supplier shall produce and submit a hard copy (e.g. pictorial, GD&T
sheets, drawing, specification pages, etc.) to identify measurements taken.

LABORATORY SCOPE AND ACCREDITATION

The purpose of this record is to verify that the supplier has used an Accredited Laboratory/Testing Facility
to perform all Material, Functional, and Performance testing called out on the Drawing and Control Plan.
-

This Record must be submitted with ALL testing data.

This includes ALL standards and specifications called out on the Drawing and C.P.
Records must be submitted by the Laboratory that actually performed the testing.
Accreditation certification must NOT be out-dated.
Testing facilities that are strictly Laboratory facilities by nature must submit Laboratory Scope
and Accreditation because they are not able to acquire QS9000 Registration.

PROCESS FLOW CHARTS

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAMS

This record is used to verify that the supplier has thoroughly evaluated and analyzed the total manufacturing
or assembly process, from start to end, for all possible causes of variation (i.e. machines, materials, methods,
etc. ) and has organized the process in such a way as to eliminate/reduce the effect these variations will have
on the overall quality system.
-

Supplier PPAP Checklist

This document shall flow smoothly into the supplier Control Plan and FMEA. Part/Process
Numbers and Process Name/Operation Descriptions should carry over and be consistent on all
three documents.
Title blocks must be complete and must reference all, unique, ABG information.
Please use the standard ABG Process Flow Diagram Forms or an approved AIAG Form.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
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upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.

PROCESS FMEA

PROCESS - POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS

To assure that all potential failure modes and the effects they have on a process have been considered
and eliminated/addressed. Please note the following:
-

If there are no recommended actions you must state none in the recommended actions column.
Do not use Operator Error as a potential failure. The failure is rooted to a process or system.
A PFMEA should be created by a team which has representation from every area of the process.
All Special Characteristics (e.g., critical, key, significant) must be ID'd/addressed on the PFMEA.
Any issue, customer or internal, will require review/adjustment of R.P.N. numbers.
The PFMEA is a living document that should be utilized/updated for the life of the product.
In some cases ABG will allow Family Group PFD's, FMEA's and Control Plan - When this is agreed
upon, the supplier shall have a reference attachment for all part numbers and individual part
differences of the parts in the Family Grouping.

DESIGN - POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANALYSIS

DESIGN FMEA

ONLY applicable when the supplier has design responsibility.

A tool used when designing a component, system, process, etc. to assure, to the extent possible,
that all potential failure modes (Design related) and their associated causes/mechanisms have been
considered and addressed.
-

Supplier PPAP Checklist

Retain at supplier facility. Must be available for customer review at any time.

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PART SUBMISSION WARRANT

Part Name

Part Number

Safety and/or
Government Regulation

Yes

No

Engineering Drawing Change Level

Additional Engineering Changes

Dated

Shown on Drawing No.

Purchase Order No.

Checking Aid No.

Engineering Change Level

SUPPLIER MANUFACTURING INFORMATION

Dated

Weight (kg)
Dated

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

Dimensional

Supplier Name & Supplier Code

Materials/Functional

Appearance

Customer Name/Division
Buyer/Buyer Code

Street Address

Application
City

State

NOTE:

Zip

Does this part contain any restricted or reportable substances.

Yes

No

Are plastic parts identified with appropriate ISO marking codes.

Yes

No

REASON FOR SUBMISSION

Initial Submission
Engineering Change (s)

Change to Optional Construction or Material

Sub-Supplier or Material Source Change

Tooling: Transfer, Replacement, Refurbishment, or additional

Correction of Discrepancy
Tooling Inactive > 1 year

Change in Part Processing

Change in Part Processing

Parts Produced at Additional Location
Other - please specify

REQUESTED SUBMISSION LEVEL (Check One)

Level 1 - Warrant only (and for designated appearance items, an Appearance Approval Report) submitted to customer.
Level 2 - Warrant with product samples and limited supporting data submitted to customer.
Level 3 - Warrant with product samples and complete supporting data submitted to customer.
Level 4 - Warrant and other requirements as defined by customer.
Level 5 - Warrant with product samples and complete supporting data reviewed at supplier's manufacturing location.
SUBMISSION RESULTS
The results for

dimensional measurements

material and functional tests

appearance criteria
statistical process package
(If "NO" - Explanation Required)
Yes
No

These results meet all drawing and specification requirements:

Mold / Cavity / Production Process

DECLARATION
I hereby affirm that the samples represented by this warrant are representative of our parts, have been made to the applicable
Production Part Approval Process Manual 3rd Edition Requirements. I further warrant these samples were
produced at the production rate of
/ 8 hours. I have noted any deviations from this declaration below.

Explanation/Comments:
Print Name

Title

Phone No.

Supplier Authorized Signature

FAX No.
Date

FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY (IF APPLICABLE)

Part Warrant Disposition:

Customer Name

Part Functional Approval:

Approved

Approved

Rejected

Waived

Customer Signature

Date

Dim.
Loc.
#
1
2
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Gage

Customer
ABG P/N
Supplier P/N
Tool #

Access Business Group

Revision
Rev. Date
Inspection Purpose

Date
Inspector
Engineer
Initial Submission

A = Calipers

D = Drop Gage

G = Height Gage

K = MicroVu

N = Radius Gage

R = Thread Gage

B = CMM

E = Feeler Gage

H = Micrometer

L = Protractor

P = Ring Gage

S = Smartscope

C = Comparator

F = Gage Block

J = Microscope

Dimensional
Nominal + Tol.
- Tol.

Sample
1

Sample
2

Sample
3

M = Pin Gage

Sample
4

Sample
5

Q = Micro Vu - CMM

Sample
6

Sample
7

Sample
8

T = Other

Out of Tolerance
+ Max Dev

- Max Dev

Dim.
Loc.
#
34
35
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60

Gage

Customer
ABG P/N
Supplier P/N
Tool #

Comments:

Access Business Group

Revision
Rev. Date
Inspection Purpose

Date
Inspector
Engineer
Initial Submission

A = Calipers

D = Drop Gage

G = Height Gage

K = MicroVu

N = Radius Gage

R = Thread Gage

B = CMM

E = Feeler Gage

H = Micrometer

L = Protractor

P = Ring Gage

S = Smartscope

C = Comparator

F = Gage Block

J = Microscope

Dimensional
Nominal + Tol.
- Tol.

Sample
1

Sample
2

Sample
3

M = Pin Gage

Sample
4

Sample
5

Q = Micro Vu - CMM

Sample
6

Sample
7

Sample
8

T = Other

Out of Tolerance
+ Max Dev

- Max Dev

Customer:
Part Number:
Part Description:
Tool Number:
Revision:
Inspected By:

Material Used:
Date Sampled:
Date Inspected:
Measurement Method:
No of Samples Measured:
Unit of Measure:

Cavity #
Gage Used
Description
Tolerance Upper Limit(s)
Tolerance Lower Limit(s)

Sample #

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

1
2
3
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35
AVERAGE 0.0000
STD
0.0000
Cp

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

0.0000

Ppu
Ppl
Ppk

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

MIN
MAX

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

Recommended Limits Based on Sample Data (from Sheet 1)

3 sigma limits:
(PpK = 1.00)
4 sigma limits*:
(PpK = 1.33)
5 sigma limits:
(PpK = 1.67)
6 sigma limits:
(PpK = 2.00)

MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
MAX

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000
0.0000

*Minimum limits required for long term capability per ABG procedures.

Histogram Bin Ranges based on the above data:

Min
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Max

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

PROTOTYPE

PRE-PRODUCTION

Project #:
Part #:
Part Rev. Level:
Part Name:

Customer:
Customer Contact/Phone:

ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP

Original Date:
Revision Date:
Revision #:
BP Rev Date/ BP Revision:
Drawing #:

Customer Approval Sign/Date:

Supplier Approval Sign/Date:

Inspect

Store

SYMBOLS
Move

Operation

Process:
Company:
Contact/Phone:
Core Team:

Step

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

PRODUCTION

Operation Description

Product and Process Characteristics:

Control Methods:

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PROCESS POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE AND EFFECTS ANAYLYSIS

(PFMEA)
Project #:
Part #:
Part Rev. Level:
Part Name:

Customer:
Customer Contact/Phone:

PROTOTY
PE

PRODUCTION

Original Date:
Revision Date:
Revision #:
BP Rev Date/ BP Revision:
Drawing #:

ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP

Process:
Company:
Contact/Phone:
Core Team:

Process Function /
Requirements

PREPRODUCTION

Customer Approval Sign/Date:

Supplier Approval Sign/Date:

Potential
Failure
Mode

Potential Effect(s)
of Failure

S
e
v

S
C

O
Potential Cause(s) /
c
Mechanism(s) of Failure
c

Current Process Controls

Prevention

Current Process Controls

Detection

D
e
t

R.
P.
N.

Recommended
Actions(s)

Responsibility

Target
Completion
Date

Action Results
Actions Taken

S
e
v

O
c
c

D
e
t

R.
P.
N.

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CONTROL PLAN

PROTOTYPE

Project #:
Part #:
Part Rev. Level:
Part Name:

PRE-PRODUCTION

PRODUCTION

Customer: ACCESS BUSINESS GROUP

Customer Contact/Phone:

Original Date:
Revision Date:
Revision #:
BP Rev Date/ BP Revision:
Drawing #:

Process:
Company:
Contact/Phone:
Core Team:

Customer Approval Sign/Date:

Supplier Approval Sign/Date:

Part/ Process Number

Process Name / Operation

Description

Machine, Tools for

Conversion

Characteristic
No. Product

Process SC

Methods
Product/Process Spec/Tolerance

Evaluation Meas. Technique

Sample
Size

Sample
Control
Frequency Method

Reaction Plan

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Page 13 of 27

PPAP GUIDELINES REFERENCE SHEET

REQUIREMENT FOR NOTIFICATION

Production tools and/or equipment

transferred to a different plant
location.

CLARIFICATION OR EXAMPLES

MINIMUM PPAP
REQUIRED

Ex. If the tool and/or equipment is moved from

one manufacturing site to another
manufacturing site. ABG is still purchasing from
the same supplier.

L5

Ex. Any major tool and/or equipment repair that

may effect any critical dimensions.

Major tool and/or equipment repair

or refurbishment.

Ex. Any major tool and/or equipment repair that

may effect the fit and fuction of the product.
L2
Ex. Any major tool and/or equipment repair that
may effect the reliability of the product.
Ex. DOES NOT include normal preventative
maintenance.

New tool/equipment or new product

previously not supplied to ABG.

Ex. Any new production tool and/or equipment.

Includes replacement tooling.
L3
Ex. Any product that ABG is purchasing for the
first time.

Ex. Moving a mold from the qualified press to

an unqualified press, even if the presses are
the same tonnage, make, and model.

L2 - Minimal, suppliers are

requested to measure the
critical dimensions on 3
pcs.

Change from an ABG approved

process to unapproved process.

Ex. Any process change that effects the

process flow diagram.
Ex. Changing the caviation of approved
production tool.
Ex. Producing product outside the accepted
process/setup parameters.
Ex. Using non-ROHS compliant material.
Ex. Change in the assembly or production
process. Change in the work cell.
Ex. Additonal equipment or removal of
equipment in the production/assembly process.
Ex. Using regrind material for the first time.

L2

Transferring the tool and/or

equipment from one location of the Ex. Moving the tool / equipment from a clean
facility to another location within the room to non-clean room.
facility.

A change in material or component

not approved by ABG.

Ex. The use of substitute material or

components that deviate from ABG
specification.
Ex. Any change in material or components is
required to be approved by ABG.

L1

L3

A change in subcontractor of
material, components, or services
(paint).

Ex. Any sub-supplier change is required to be

approved by ABG. This includes a change in
sub-supplier that is supplying the same material
or component. - L2
Ex. Includes outsourcing assembly, processing,
etc.

L3

Ex. Using material, components, or chemicals

that do not conform to ABG's specification.
Includes dimensional, performance, or any
Use of raw material, components, or characteristics that affects form, fit, function,
chemicals that do not meet
and/or reliability.
specifications.
Ex. Includes materials, components, or
chemicals that are expired.

L3

Ex. Any change in the package quantity, size or

weight.
Ex. Any change to internal package cushioning
and/or protection i.e foam bags, partitions,
corner posts, etc.
Ex. Any change in the pallet size and/or
unitization of cases. Must comply with Supplier
Shipping Requirements Guide.

A change in the approved

packaging.

Ex. Any change in the structure of the package,

i.e. expendable packaging to returnable
Contact ABG Procurement
packaging, corrugated compression strength,
or ABG Packaging
etc.
Engineer
Ex. Any change in the pack method, i.e. layer
pack to bulk pack, bulk bagged to individually
bagged, etc.
Ex. Any packaging change that may affect the
integrity and the appearance of the product, i.e.
ESD Bags (static protection), Class A surface
protection, etc..
Ex. All case labeling must adhere to the
Supplier Shipping Requirements Guide

Any change to the ABG design

specifications or prints.

A change in ABG approved

assembly testing / inspection
method.

Min. L1

Ex. Any change in testing method or testing

equipment.
Ex. A change / upgrade in testing software.

Min. L2

E SHEET
ENGINEERING CHANGE NOTICE
REQUIRED

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes