Quality Management (QMS) 12 items
AIAG CQI-15 Welding System Assessment Checklist
A checklist based on the AIAG CQI-15 Special Process: Welding System Assessment, covering welding process control, parameters, equipment maintenance, and destructive/nondestructive testing for automotive welding operations.
AIAG CQI-15IATF 16949:2016
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Management & Personnel
- Is the welding system assessment completed annually and endorsed by management? *
- Are welders/operators certified/qualified for the process, and are records current? *
- Are job audits performed to confirm parts meet the applicable specification and control plan? *
Weld Process Control
- Are approved weld schedules/procedures (WPS) available and followed for each joint? *
- Are key parameters (current, time, force/pressure, wire feed, gas flow) monitored and within limits? *
- Are electrode/tip dressing, stepper programs, and consumable controls managed? *
- Are reaction plans defined for parameter drift or weld faults? *
Equipment & Maintenance
- Is preventive maintenance and calibration performed on welding equipment and monitors? *
- Are fixtures and locating devices verified for wear and correct part positioning? *
Weld Quality Verification
- Are destructive tests (peel, chisel, tensile, cross-section) performed at required frequency with acceptance criteria? *
- Are nondestructive checks (visual, dimensional) documented for production welds? *
- Record weld cell/station ID and joints assessed
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