Quality Assurance in Automotive Production: Safe Launch Insights
Let's talk from expert to expert. In the automotive industry, an irrefutable premise is the pursuit of the highest quality in every aspect, from the micro to the macro, in a vehicle. This premise is not set in stone; on the contrary, there are documents, standards and requirements that require us not only to maintain, but to maximize quality.
It is of utmost importance that production lines reflect perfection. From your experience, how do you make this happen? We believe that excellence should be guided and perfected from the beginning.
This is where the Safe Launch comes in, this set of intensive inspection and testing procedures that are carried out during the early stages of production of a new product or component, or when a new supplier is introduced. Its primary goal is to identify and mitigate quality issues before products reach the market or later stages of production.
That is, you should consider a quality inspection partner with a focus on Safe Launch in the following circumstances:
Here our advice, consider that the Safe Launch process can be divided into several stages, with different types of inspection and tests applied for each phase. However, one test that does not take a back seat or become obsolete is visual quality inspection. Below, we detail when and where to use it without fear of exceeding its use:
1. Receiving raw materials and components
Preferably at the receiving station of the production plant. It must be verified that the raw materials and components do not have visible defects such as transport damage, color inconsistencies, etc.
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2. During production
At specific production stations where important components (e.g. engines, transmissions) are assembled. The correct alignment, integration and appearance of components must be inspected at critical stages of manufacturing.
3. Inspection of the final product
As the case may be, by product we mean the finished vehicle or the complete component, which must undergo a final intensive visual inspection to ensure that it meets quality standards.
Visual quality inspection, as part of this process, is imperative to detect visible defects and ensure the consistency and reliability of products before they are launched on the market.
Remember that choosing a good Safe Launch provider requires considering their experience, technical capabilities, flexibility, and communication skills. The integration of a high level of visual quality inspection is imperative to detect and correct visible defects early, maintain quality requirements, and prevent major problems in the production process of automotive vehicles and components before they are brought to market.
At PTI QCS, we transform your automotive supply chain with our expertise and dedication. From component inspection and recovery to launch support and yard management, we offer a comprehensive service that ensures excellence at every stage. With more than 20 years in the sector and as strategic allies of the main OEMs and their suppliers, we guarantee that your production never stops.
Contact us at sales@ptiqcs.com for USA, janava@ptiqcs.com for Mexico and Brazil and tiqbal@ptiqcs.com for Canada and tell us about your next project we can help you maximize