Standardization of the process for the manufacture of Hydraulic Cylinders using Core Tools Tools

Abstract

The standardization of industrial processes is the main action of companies in the automotive sector which is given by the PPAP tool (Production Part Approval Process), also known as Core Tools, which is a requirement of the technical specification ISO/TS 16949. Although many companies have their own specific requirements, the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group) has developed a common PPAP standard as part of advanced product quality planning better known as APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning); This encourages the use of standard forms and terminology for project documentation. Therefore, not all projects can make use of Core Tools tools since it is not regulated for companies that do not manufacture auto parts, that is, the methodology is different in its management and execution, which is why the present investigation took as a case of I study a company specialized in manufacturing hydraulic cylinders, focusing on the area of ​​project engineering. Five Core Tools tools were applied to the project called 32083 to standardize the mining cylinder manufacturing process, carrying out: process capacity studies, dimensional reports, flow charts, inspection sheets, instruction sheets, FMEA (Analysis of Mode and Design Failure Effect), FMEA of the process, 2D drawings of the design in general and of each of the pieces and packing sheets. It was possible to support in the fulfillment of the client's requirements, thus ensuring the design of the process and the product with the characteristics that the project demanded.