Supplier Quality Requirements
The following requirements apply based on the Purchase Orders received from R.B. Machine Co., Inc. Please review at the time of receipt of the Purchase Order. Other requirements may be stated on the Purchase Order.
PACKING AND SHIPPING. Supplier shall prepare and package product for R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Upon product return to R. B. Machine Co., Inc. R. B. Machine Co., Inc. to prevent damage and deterioration during shipping to supplier.
SHIPMENT/DELIVERY. Shipments or deliveries, as specified in a R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Purchase Order, shall be in accordance with the specified quantities and to the specified schedule unless approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of any anticipated delay and make arrangements for alternative due dates.
MATERIALS FURNISHED BY R. B. MACHINE CO., INC. All materials furnished by R. B. Machine Co., Inc., including prints, tooling, etc. are to be returned with the product upon completion of the order unless other arrangements have been made. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of nonconforming product for disposition. The supplier must also notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. if supplied property is lost or damaged.
SUBCONTRACTING/APPROVED SUPPLIERS. Any R. B. Machine Co., Inc. supplier may subcontract R. B. Machine Co., Inc. work to another supplier. Suppliers may only use R. B. Machine Co., Inc. approved suppliers. Prior to subcontracting, R. B. Machine Co., Inc. must be contacted for approval. All applicable requirements in the R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Purchase Order must be flowed down to the sub-tier suppliers. R. B. Machine Co., Inc. must be provided with the same rights and protection as contained in the Right of Access clause following.
RIGHT OF ACCESS. Supplier shall allow R. B. Machine Co., Inc. representatives, R. B. Machine Co., Inc. customers, and regulatory agencies right of entry into the entire supply chain's facilities to determine and verify product, process, records, personnel, material, procedures, and systems. These verification activities do not absolve the supplier of its responsibility to provide acceptable product and comply with all R. B. Machine Co., Inc. requirements.
QUALITY. Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system which will assure that all delivered products conform to Purchase Order requirements, whether manufactured or processed by the supplier or a sub-tier supplier. Supplier shall maintain controls and perform all inspections and tests required to substantiate product conformance to requirements. Specifications and other requirements must be performed to the revision stated on the Purchase Order or the most current revision of the specification, as applicable.
INSPECTION AND TEST EQUIPMENT. Supplier shall maintain inspection and test equipment to assure calibration traceable to a known national or international standard. Calibration records must be maintained and made accessible to R. B. Machine Co., Inc., if required.
FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD). Supplier shall control/prevent foreign object damage or contamination during manufacture, assembly, inspection and/or shipment. Every effort must be made to ship R. B. Machine Co., Inc. products without FOD.
RECORDS. The supplier shall maintain records of work performed for R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Records shall include the certificate provided to R. B. Machine Co., Inc. as well as all records that substantiate the certificate. These records are to be maintained for a minimum of ten (10) years unless specified by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. in a Purchase Order, or specific communication.
NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of any nonconforming product and receive approval to submit nonconforming product. If nonconforming product is produced from material supplied by R. B. Machine Co., Inc., these parts must be returned with the remainder of the order.
COUNTERFEIT PARTS. Supplier shall implement a procedure for the prevention of use of Counterfeit Parts. If the supplier does not have a procedure in place. R.B. Machine must be notified immediately.
COMPETENCE & QUALIFICATION OF PERSONS. Supplier will ensure that employees and people working on its behalf are competent and trained. Refer to the purchase order for additional qualification requirements if applicable.
CERTIFICATIONS. Certifications must reflect that all applicable manufacturing and process specifications called for on the engineering drawing, Purchase Order and any other document provided with an order have been met. It is recommended that all specifications be listed on the certification and in proper sequence, if possible.
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION. If required by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. on the Purchase Order, first article inspections are to be recorded on form AS9102, current revision. Any other format used must be in conformance with AS9102 and approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. prior to use.
CALIBRATION SERVICES ONLY. Calibration of inspection equipment shall be performed traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other national or international standards. Certificates of Calibration or other similar record must be provided. If calibration is performed on the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), it must include validation of the software using a certified artifact traceable to NIST.
CHANGES. Any changes to the requirements of the Purchase Order or the order details must be approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. in advance of the change.
AWARENESS. Personnel shall be made aware of their contribution to product or service conformity, contribution to product safety and the importance of ethical behavior. Rev B Date: 1/31/2024
SHIPMENT/DELIVERY. Shipments or deliveries, as specified in a R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Purchase Order, shall be in accordance with the specified quantities and to the specified schedule unless approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of any anticipated delay and make arrangements for alternative due dates.
MATERIALS FURNISHED BY R. B. MACHINE CO., INC. All materials furnished by R. B. Machine Co., Inc., including prints, tooling, etc. are to be returned with the product upon completion of the order unless other arrangements have been made. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of nonconforming product for disposition. The supplier must also notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. if supplied property is lost or damaged.
SUBCONTRACTING/APPROVED SUPPLIERS. Any R. B. Machine Co., Inc. supplier may subcontract R. B. Machine Co., Inc. work to another supplier. Suppliers may only use R. B. Machine Co., Inc. approved suppliers. Prior to subcontracting, R. B. Machine Co., Inc. must be contacted for approval. All applicable requirements in the R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Purchase Order must be flowed down to the sub-tier suppliers. R. B. Machine Co., Inc. must be provided with the same rights and protection as contained in the Right of Access clause following.
RIGHT OF ACCESS. Supplier shall allow R. B. Machine Co., Inc. representatives, R. B. Machine Co., Inc. customers, and regulatory agencies right of entry into the entire supply chain's facilities to determine and verify product, process, records, personnel, material, procedures, and systems. These verification activities do not absolve the supplier of its responsibility to provide acceptable product and comply with all R. B. Machine Co., Inc. requirements.
QUALITY. Supplier shall provide and maintain an inspection system which will assure that all delivered products conform to Purchase Order requirements, whether manufactured or processed by the supplier or a sub-tier supplier. Supplier shall maintain controls and perform all inspections and tests required to substantiate product conformance to requirements. Specifications and other requirements must be performed to the revision stated on the Purchase Order or the most current revision of the specification, as applicable.
INSPECTION AND TEST EQUIPMENT. Supplier shall maintain inspection and test equipment to assure calibration traceable to a known national or international standard. Calibration records must be maintained and made accessible to R. B. Machine Co., Inc., if required.
FOREIGN OBJECT DEBRIS (FOD). Supplier shall control/prevent foreign object damage or contamination during manufacture, assembly, inspection and/or shipment. Every effort must be made to ship R. B. Machine Co., Inc. products without FOD.
RECORDS. The supplier shall maintain records of work performed for R. B. Machine Co., Inc. Records shall include the certificate provided to R. B. Machine Co., Inc. as well as all records that substantiate the certificate. These records are to be maintained for a minimum of ten (10) years unless specified by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. in a Purchase Order, or specific communication.
NONCONFORMING PRODUCT. Supplier must notify R. B. Machine Co., Inc. of any nonconforming product and receive approval to submit nonconforming product. If nonconforming product is produced from material supplied by R. B. Machine Co., Inc., these parts must be returned with the remainder of the order.
COUNTERFEIT PARTS. Supplier shall implement a procedure for the prevention of use of Counterfeit Parts. If the supplier does not have a procedure in place. R.B. Machine must be notified immediately.
COMPETENCE & QUALIFICATION OF PERSONS. Supplier will ensure that employees and people working on its behalf are competent and trained. Refer to the purchase order for additional qualification requirements if applicable.
CERTIFICATIONS. Certifications must reflect that all applicable manufacturing and process specifications called for on the engineering drawing, Purchase Order and any other document provided with an order have been met. It is recommended that all specifications be listed on the certification and in proper sequence, if possible.
FIRST ARTICLE INSPECTION. If required by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. on the Purchase Order, first article inspections are to be recorded on form AS9102, current revision. Any other format used must be in conformance with AS9102 and approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. prior to use.
CALIBRATION SERVICES ONLY. Calibration of inspection equipment shall be performed traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or other national or international standards. Certificates of Calibration or other similar record must be provided. If calibration is performed on the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), it must include validation of the software using a certified artifact traceable to NIST.
CHANGES. Any changes to the requirements of the Purchase Order or the order details must be approved by R. B. Machine Co., Inc. in advance of the change.
AWARENESS. Personnel shall be made aware of their contribution to product or service conformity, contribution to product safety and the importance of ethical behavior. Rev B Date: 1/31/2024
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If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our Quality Specialists._________________________
Tel:(602) 272-6869Email:quality@rbmachineco.com
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact our Quality Specialists._________________________
Tel:(602) 272-6869Email:quality@rbmachineco.com