| | Consequence | |--------------------------|----------------| | Missing 3rd Edition questions on simulation (MAGMA, ProCAST) | Customer rejects the audit as incomplete | | Old scoring weights (e.g., overemphasizing management, underplaying melt chemistry) | Misleading risk profile | | No hyperlink/evidence column | Unable to prove compliance during remote audits | | Incompatible with new Windows Excel versions | Formula errors (#REF! and #NAME?) |

Send to your customer’s quality engineer. Also, archive it locally for future IATF 16949 audits. Many foundries fall into the trap of using a CQI-27 assessment XLS that is several years old. Here is what goes wrong:

Enter , the Casting System Assessment (CSA) standard developed by the AIAG (Automotive Industry Action Group). This specialized auditing framework is designed specifically for foundries and casting suppliers. It provides a structured methodology to evaluate process controls, prevent defects, and ensure metallurgical integrity.

Watch a melt sequence. Record the actual temperature vs. specified range. Check if the spectrometer is calibrated to ASTM E415. Input results directly into the Excel form.

Introduction: Why CQI-27 Matters in Modern Manufacturing In the high-stakes world of automotive and industrial manufacturing, casting defects are not merely an inconvenience—they are a liability. Porosity, inclusions, and dimensional inaccuracies can lead to catastrophic product failures, costly recalls, and damaged brand reputation.

However, the true power of CQI-27 lies not just in understanding the standard—but in implementing it effectively. That is where the comes into play. This file—an updated, dynamic Excel-based scorecard—has become the go-to operational tool for quality engineers, process auditors, and supply chain managers.