| Product Qualification Run (PQR)
New Product Development
LTI Atlanta specializes in the production and converting of unique, technical and multiple construction materials and membranes. Due to the fact that each project is custom in nature, LTI Atlanta has developed a structured procedure to implement new projects. On certain projects, LTI Atlanta requires a Product Qualification Run (PQR) prior to any firm quotation and prior to a full production run. This qualification run allows the cusomer to evaluate actual production samples, confirm conformance requirements , measure the performance of materials and define tolerance levels. The run also allows LTI Atlanta to become familiar with the unique properties of specialized materials, tolerances and customer requirements. The PQR process does not guarantee exact results, however, it is a process to identify potential quality or production issues, set attainable tolerances, assist in the estimation of set-up or production times and to provide the customer with viable samples for their testing. |
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The PQR Procedure is as follows:
1. Identify the purpose of the component.(I.E. seal components, filter out moisture, oleophobic, prevent noise, act as an adhesive ring to hold other components together, verify coating and lamination processes , etc.)
2. Identify and specify materials and equipment required to complete the project. LTI Atlanta may assist in the identification of materials, however, the ultimate decision and testing is the responsibility of the customer. All of the quality measurement requirements and special packaging requirements must also be identified at this stage of the process.
3. The customer will be required to issue a written Purchase Order for the PQR production. The P.O. will need to include:
•A drawing/print of the component, specifying all of the dimensions and the tolerances desired.
•Tooling costs to convert the parts.(On hand tooling may be available)
•Material costs to produce the sample parts.
*Note: Many special materials have minimum quantity purchase requirements. LTI Atlanta will try to obtain small quantities of materials for PQR testing, however, if minimums must be met, it wil be the customers responsibility to purchase the materials in the specified quantities. many materials also require slitting. These costs would be added to the material pricing.
•Converting costs- based on a PQR estimate LTI Atlanta must bill some converting time on each project becuse we utilize our equipment and personnel to convert
•A deposit for the tooling and material costs may be required upon submission of the purchase order.
4. Following a PQR run:
•LTI Atlanta will complete a New Project Form outlining the results of the test run and any production issues
•The customer will complete a New Project Form outlining their request for changes or request for a second production run quotation.
•LTI Atlanta develops
an internal spec. sheet, production diagram, measurement form and quality audit based on the positive results of the PQR run.
Technical support is always available to you during this process to ensure that we meet your requirements and we uphold our commitment to quality.
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