CQI-12 Coating System Assessment

Independent Second-Party CQI-12 Audit

CQI-12 is the AIAG Special Process: Coating System Assessment. AIAG states that the assessment is designed around coating management systems, continual improvement, defect prevention, and reduction of variation and waste.

Resitech Solutions conducts CQI-12 audits for automotive coating suppliers and organizations responsible for applicable coating processes.

Key Areas Covered

Coating Management System

We review:
> Process ownership
> Procedures
> Specifications
> Customer requirements
> Process documentation
> Training
> Process monitoring


Pre-Treatment
We assess applicable:

> Cleaning
> Degreasing
> Surface preparation
> Pretreatment stages
> Rinsing
> Chemical control


Coating Application
The audit evaluates applicable process controls such as:

> Coating parameters
> Application equipment
> Material control
> Process settings
> Equipment condition
> Process monitoring


Curing / Drying
Where applicable, we review:

> Temperature
> Time
> Oven/furnace controls
> Monitoring
> Verification
> Maintenance
> Reaction plans


Coating Inspection
Depending on the process and specification:

> Coating thickness
> Adhesion
> Appearance
> Surface defects
> Performance testing
> Laboratory testing
> Inspection records


CQI-12 Supplier Audit Benefits

The audit helps organizations identify potential gaps in:

Process controlCoating consistencyDocumentationEquipment conditionMeasurement systemsOperator competenceReaction planning

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