Difference between Rework & Repair as per IATF …

1 Difference between Rework &. Repair as per iatf 16949 ? Presented By - Arun Kumar Sharma, Founder & CEO. Why this is important? Non Conformity Rework Repair Scrap - Control of reworked product Control of repaired product Which definition to follow? The ISO 9000 definition should only be applied while interpreting iatf standard, any other definitions will just add more confusion. Definition of Rework Rework action on a nonconforming product to make it conform to the requirements Rework Example NC Drill mistakenly made undersize (Observed mm against mm) because of wrong drill size. Action Taken Drilling operation done again with the right drill size. Result Product OK as per original drawing/ standard mm. Thus, Rework Definition of Repair Repair action on a nonconforming product to make it acceptable for the intended use. Note - It can be that in conjunction with a Repair a concession is required.

2 Repair Example NC Nut not properly welded, came out Action Taken - Two additional welding joint Result - In drawing / standard - only two welding points required, but we end-up having four joints. Here, no issue in the usage (intended use). Thus, called Repair NC - Drilling of a hole in the wrong place Action Taken - Drilling of hole in the right place while plugging the hole in the wrong place. Result - Extra plugging hole NOT as per standard /. drawings. Although, product can be used. Thus, Repair Let us sum-up differences .. Rework Repair . AFTER Rework - PRODUCT IS 100 % AFTER Repair PRODUCT IS GOOD FOR. CONFORM TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATION INTENTENDED USE (FULFILL FUNCTION). PRIOR APPROVAL OF Rework FROM MUST TAKE APPROVAL / DEVIATION FROM. CUSTOMER NOT COMPULSORY CUSTOMER PRIOR TO START Repair WORK. (EXCEPTION IF REQUIRED). LOWER RISK HIGHER RISK. Are there any Similarities?

3 Mandatory documented process Instructions along with re-inspection & traceability requirements Defect phenomena /risk to be identified in FMEA. Documented information on disposition including quantity, disposition & disposition date Thanks