7.PURCHASED CORES SECTION NA

7.1Are purchased cores visually inspected prior to use? YES/NO

7.2 Is the acceptance criteria documented for all core critical characteristics? YES/NO

7.3 Is there a documented action/reaction plan with “stop points” to follow when an out of spec condition is found? YES/NO

8. MOLDING

8.1 Is the pattern inspected before and after use, with regard to the following:

Auditor Handbook: There should not be any sand build up on pattern and the pattern should be coated with release agent.

8.1.1 Cleanliness/Sand Buildup? YES/NO

8.1.2 Damage? YES/NO

8.1.3 Vents? YES/NO

8.1.4 Pins/Bushings? YES/NO

8.1.5 Heat/Date code – location/legibility? YES/NO

8.2 Are the following molding procedures/parameters documented:

8.2.1 Squeeze Pressure? YES/NO/NA

8.2.2 Squeeze Time? YES/NO/NA

8.2.3 Binder Flow YES/NO/NA

8.2.4 Catalyst Flow YES/NO/NA

8.2.5 Dry Sand Flow to Match Mixer Output YES/NO

8.2.6 Scratch Test? YES/NO

8.3 Do all release agents used for mold making have a specification defining the composition or a vendor identification number or brand name? YES/NO

8.4 Are Cope and Drag molds coated by:

8.4.1 Spray?

8.4.2 Brush?

8.5 Is there a procedure documenting mold wash (coating) requirements? YES/NO

8.6 Is the wash monitored for Baume/Vicosity? YES/NO

Auditor Handbook: Verify same tests are being performed on weekends.

8.7 Is there a procedure for visual inspection of the molds, with regard to the following:

8.7.1 Sand Breakage of Cast Features? YES/NO

8.8 Is there a procedure for in-mold additions? YES/NO/NA

8.9 Is there a procedure for chill addition; type; location? YES/NO/NA

8.10 Are chills inspected for rust/moisture? YES/NO/NA

8.11 Is the acceptance criteria documented for all molding critical characteristics? YES/NO