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CQI-27 – Special Process – Casting System Assessment: practice on site – #227
Context
The CQI‑27 (Casting System Assessment) is a standard developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group to evaluate and enhance the control of casting manufacturing processes, particularly those used in the automotive sector, such as melting, pouring, solidification, and finishing of cast components. In line with IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements, this standard applies to all automotive suppliers that produce cast parts or use casting technologies within their manufacturing processes.
The purpose of the CQI‑27 assessment is to minimize the risk of failures linked to casting operations, ensure the consistency, integrity, and performance of cast components, and confirm their compliance with the quality, safety, and performance expectations required by automotive manufacturers.
This standard forms part of a broader strategy for the continuous improvement of special processes. It provides a structured framework that enables organizations to conduct self‑assessments across several key areas: control of casting operations, equipment capability and maintenance, management of critical parameters (including melting temperature, pouring conditions, solidification control, and cooling rates), qualification and competence of personnel, and the effectiveness of monitoring and testing systems.
You want to understand the requirements of the CQI-27 manual and self-assess your casting processes or take a critical look at the self-assessments of your casting suppliers.
You want to develop an action plan to ensure compliance with CQI-27.
Objectives
- Understand the specific requirements of clients requiring CQI-27.
- Be familiar with the contents of the CQI-27 manual (self-assessment tables, job audits, etc.).
- Identify the key points of the manual and the gaps to be addressed in order to comply with the manual.
- Learn how to use the tables in the CQI-27 manual through a practical self-assessment exercise.
- Develop an action plan to implement the CQI-27 manual.
Recommanded for
- Anyone responsible for developing, implementing or evaluating special processes
- Internal auditors and suppliers
Prerequisites
- You must have the latest edition of the CQI-27 manual and the assessment workbook (Excel file).
- General knowledge of the specific process.
- Allow half a day to prepare for the training session, to identify the relevant table(s) and organise the on-site self-assessment exercise.
Pedagogy
The training alternates between theoretical sessions on the requirements of the CQI-27 manual and practical application sessions through exercises, followed by a practical self-assessment exercise in the field.
This training requires half a day’s preparation with a Quality and/or Technical Manager from the company, to be carried out remotely prior to the on-site assessment. The purpose of this preparation is to:
- Select one or two relevant products to serve as training materials
- Select the documents required for the preparation of the on-site assessment
Evaluation mode
- Knowledge test (Multi Choice Questions)
Course materials
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Participant file containing the presentations delivered during the training and the exercise materials.
- Digital training materials are made available to trainees a few days before the start of the training course on our LMS platform.
To go further
Consulting services : EURO-SYMBIOSE can assist you in the concrete implementation in your company. Contact us to know more about it.
- ½ day to be planned before the session to prepare the training
½ day to be planned before the session to prepare the training
- Introduction
- AIAG publications and the specific requirements of US car manufacturers.
- The objectives, scope of the CQI-27
- The qualifications of auditors, the structure of the questionnaire and the requirements for the self-assessment report.
- Management responsibilities
- Job audit
- Process tables
- Assessment & rating system
- Practical workshop – Plan and carry out a self-assessment
About Instructor
Raoul NICOLET
Speciality: Raoul has spent more than 35 years in the automotive sector, working for renowned automotive suppliers such as VALEO, HUTCHINSON and GRUPO ANTOLIN, in the fields of quality, industrialisation, production, project management and supplier management.