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CQI-23 – Special Process: Rubber Processing System Assessment: the method – #2530
Context
The CQI-30 (Rubber Process System Assessment) is a standard developed by the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) for assessing and improving the control of rubber manufacturing processes, particularly in the automotive industry. These processes include mixing, extrusion, moulding and vulcanization of rubber components.
In accordance with IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements, the CQI-30 applies to all automotive sector suppliers that manufacture rubber parts or use rubber processing technologies in their production.
The CQI-30 assessment aims to minimize the risk of failure in rubber processing operations, ensure the consistency, durability and performance of rubber components, and guarantee compliance with automotive manufacturers’ quality, safety and performance requirements.
This standard constitutes a strategy for the continuous improvement of special processes. It provides a structured framework that enables organizations to carry out self-assessments across several key areas, including:
- control of rubber processing operations
- equipment capability and maintenance
- management of critical parameters (such as temperature, pressure, mixing conditions and curing time)
- qualification and competence of personnel
- effectiveness of monitoring and testing systems
In order to implement improvement measures aimed at ensuring the quality, reliability and performance of rubber products used in your applications, you need to ensure that you are familiar with the requirements and best practices of CQI-30, as well as the self-assessment guidelines.
Objectives
- To provide a structured understanding of CQI-30 requirements and assessment methodology
- To enable participants to interpret and apply CQI-30 criteria in Rubber Processing
- To develop the ability to identify nonconformities and gaps in process control
- To support preparation for internal and external CQI-30 assessments
- To strengthen awareness of process control, risk management, and continuous improvement
Recommanded for
- Quality Engineers,
- Process/Manufacturing Engineers or technical experts,
- Internal Auditors,
- Production Supervisors,
- Specialists involved in the rubber processes
Prerequisites
- Participant must have handbook CQI-30 Rubber Processing System Assessment – Mixing & Molding 1st Edition standard documentations, as it is not provided during the training
- General awareness of manufacturing or rubber mixing and molding processes
Pedagogy
The pedagogical approach is alternated between theoretical sequences on the CQI-30 requirements and application through a case study on the technical aspects.
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.
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Training:
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Introduction
- AIAG publications and the specific requirements of US car manufacturers.
The objectives, scope of the CQI-30
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
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.