III. Production Part Approval Process

Upon receipt of the tooling purchase order, the supplier is responsible for reviewing all functional, dimensional and mechanical requirements. The issuance of the tooling fabrication authorization within the supplier’s organization will indicate formal acceptance of the purchase order, the corresponding terms and the component requirements.

All costs associated with tooling corrections or modification to make production ready parts are the responsibility of the supplier unless modifications are requested by SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., or S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V.. The supplier is responsible for obtaining a Purchase Order prior to initiating all changes requested by SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., or S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V..

The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is an essential part of the Company’s relationship with its customers and suppliers. Meeting established schedules are critical to the successful completion of projects. Due dates must be jointly established. Any changes or delays to the schedule must be communicated to the Company as soon as any potential for delay is realized. Missed submission dates and/or a rejected submission may result in the issuance of a Quality Information Sheet (QIS) to the supplier and will be included in the supplier’s performance evaluation.

The Production Part Approval Process will be conducted in accordance with the AIAG “Production Part Approval Process” guidelines. Unless the supplier is notified otherwise, a Level 3 submission will be required. The sample submission must include completion of all required PPAP forms and documentation, a cross-referenced drawing 100% ballooned, and sample parts properly identified as the layout samples. All submitted PFMEA’s with RPN above 50 must have recommended actions in place. The quantity of sample parts is determined by the type of tooling that parts are produced from. When parts are produced from a multiple cavity die, mold, tool or pattern dimensionally inspected parts from each are to be submitted, totaling a minimum of 5 pieces. When parts are produced from a single cavity die, mold, tool or pattern, 5 pieces of dimensionally inspected parts are to be submitted. Suppliers shall utilize the SRK Supplier PPAP checklist to ensure all required documentation is submitted with the PPAP. A completed SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., and S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V. Supplier PPAP Check List shall be submitted with each PPAP submission.

All samples are to be manufactured at the production site using mass production tooling and mass production processes. Parts must be taken from a significant production run. Typically this run would be from one hour to one shift’s production, with the production quantity to total 300 parts minimum unless another quantity has been agreed upon in writing by SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., or S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V..

CPK must be conducted using a data set of at least 25 subgroups with a typical subgroup size of 5 unless directed by a SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., or S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V. Quality Department Associate.

Gauge R&R must be conducted using the ANOVA method (see AIAG MSA) using three operators, ten samples, three trials.

PPAP is required prior to the first production shipment as defined in Section II of the AIAG’s “Production Part Approval Process” manual. The supplier shall contact the Company if there is any question concerning the need for Production Part Approval. Shipments of new or changed material will not be accepted until approval has been granted by SumiRiko Ohio, Inc., SumiRiko Tennessee, Inc., or S-Riko Automotive Hose de Chihuahua, S.A.P.I. de C.V.. The initial shipments must be clearly identified with a Change Point Label on each returnable container / box / tote.