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
