LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- To provide essential knowledge of quality standards in plastic part manufacturing
- To enable participants to identify common defects in injection moulded parts
- To train participants on inspection tools and quality control techniques
COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED
- Visual inspection sample guide
- Defect identification chart
- Inspection checklist templates
- Certificate of completion
TARGET PARTICIPANTS
- Quality Inspectors
- Production Line Leaders
- Moulding Technicians
- New QA/QC personnel
COURSE OUTLINE
MORNING SESSION:
1.0 Introduction to Quality in Plastics Manufacturing
- Definition of quality in the plastics industry
- Importance of inspection for customer satisfaction and cost control
- Overview of plastic part production and potential defect sources
2.0 Visual Inspection Techniques
- Standard visual defect types (sink marks, short shots, flash, burn marks, weld lines)
- Use of visual aids, lighting and magnification
- Appearance standards and samples
3.0 Dimensional Inspection
- Critical dimensions and tolerances
- Use of measuring tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
AFTERNOON SESSION:
4.0 Functional and Fit Testing
- Testing parts for assembly fit and mechanical function
- Drop test, load test, torque check (where applicable)
5.0 Sampling and Inspection Plans
- AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) concepts
- Sampling levels and lot-based inspection
- In-process vs final inspection
6.0 Defect Reporting and Corrective Action
- Recording findings in inspection reports
- Feedback to production
- Basics of 5 Why and root cause analysis
- Introduction to Corrective Action Reports (CAR)
