Measurement & Testing
For a high-volume automotive manufacturer with 100 machines, inspection laboratory is the "nerve center" for both Product Validation and Process Control. Under IATF 16949:2016 (which builds upon ISO 9001:2015), Shakti Enterprises lab has the right tools and meets specific "Internal Laboratory" requirements (Clause 7.1.5.3.1), including defined scope, technical procedures, and personnel competency.
Essential for First Article Inspections (FAI) and PPAP. For 100 machines, at least two (Computer Numerical Control) CNC-driven (Coordinate Measuring Machines)CMMs are recommended to avoid bottlenecks.
Non-contact measurement for small, delicate, or flexible plastic parts that might deform under a CMM probe.
Rapidly compares molded parts against CAD data (color-mapping) to detect warping—a common issue in large automotive panels.
For quick 2D profile checks of clips, fasteners, and small features.
Digital calipers, micrometers (outside/inside), height gauges, and bore gauges (all must be calibrated and part of an MSA/Gage R&R study).
To verify resin consistency between batches and ensure regrind levels aren't degrading the polymer.
Critical for hygroscopic materials like Nylon (PA6/PA66) or Polycarbonate. Excess moisture causes splay and structural brittleness.
Often required by OEMs to check the crystallinity of the plastic or to identify "contamination" in the resin supply.
A quick check to ensure the material is correct and the packing of the mold is consistent.
For tensile, compression, and "pull-out" force testing on assembly clips or welded joints.
To perform "Heat Ageing" or "Thermal Cycling" tests (e.g., -40°C to +120°C).
Essential for interior and exterior "Class A" parts to ensure "Delta E" color consistency across different batches and light sources (D65/TL84).
To measure surface finish against OEM standards (e.g., VDA or SAE).
Go/No-Go gauges for high-frequency floor checks.
Inline cameras on the conveyor to detect short-shots, flash, or black specks in real-time.
For non-destructive wall thickness checks on hollow or large parts.
A system (like GAGEtrak) to track calibration dates. All master’s must be traceable to NIST or equivalent national standards.
Evidence of Gage R&R (Repeatability & Reproducibility) for every type of measurement system in the lab.
Any external lab used for calibration must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.
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