Section 2.12 - Color & Grain Approval Activities

SECTION 2.12 - COLOR & GRAIN APPROVAL ACTIVITIES ***** PRODUCTION PREPARATION *****

PURPOSE: To ensure that the established part color and grain requirements defined by REYES & Toyota Design are met.

TIMING:From production preparation sample submission through the life of the part.

REQUIREMENTS:

All color and grain approvals must be achieved prior to mass production line fill and in accordance to the REYES Master Schedule and SPMP. Any change from the approved schedule and plan must be communicated to and approved by REYES Quality.

I. Color Approval Requirements

1. The supplier is responsible for developing the color with the raw material supplier and confirming the color to standards prior to REYES Quality review, reference Flow Chart 2.12 -1 for details.

2. The supplier must provide visual and colorimeter data showing parts achieve color standards or boundary samples including their judgment. The data is to be recorded on the Color / Grain Matching Follow Sheet.

3. The numerical data forms a basis for benchmarking and tracking process variation. Preference should be given to the scale, which best replicates,

the visual technique (L*a*b* , L*C*h* , CMC, etc.).

4. Visual color matching activity utilizing mating parts, components, etc. is the final or ultimate decision making method as to standard to target achievement and tuning or adjustment direction.

5. Unless otherwise indicated by REYES Quality, the supplier must attach a Color Matching Follow Sheet to the part submission and provide to REYES Quality per the timing indicated on the REYES Master Schedule and SPMP.

6. Suppliers are required to request their master color / grain plaques through REYES Quality, concerns regarding color / grain plaques should be directed to REYES Quality, as well.

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quality (i.e. part and material variation). The confirmation frequency for these items must be listed on the MQC.

Flow Chart 2.12 - 1: Color Development and Approval Process SUPPLIER REYES QUALITY TIMING Run samples in color Supplier brings or sends parts, standard and Color Follow Sheet to REYES

N Visual color match to standard O I T

A Tune Visual color match R

A O P N E K

P N O < 2A

O Check on color I

T computer C

U Instruct supplier Approve

D modification Color O

R direction

P Record results on the Color / Grain Matching Follow Sheet Issue working standard (if applicable)

N Supplier makes parts & records data O

I on the Color / Grain Matching T Follow Sheet C U D

R Monitor trend with P

color computer

S Check using established S

A boundary samples M

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SUPPLIER PREPARATION 1ST Color Trial 1) Run parts in all colors using mass production process 2) Check visually at supplier 3) Check by color computer at supplier (benchmarking) 4) Fill in Color / Grain Matching Follow Sheet (include sketch) 5) REYES to set-up specific time for color matching 6) Items to bring to REYES a. Parts (2 per color per mold per material) b. Color / Grain Matching Follow Sheet – completed for 1st Trial c. Supplier Color Standards 7) At each color matching meeting REYES Quality will give supplier instructions for the next meeting.

Note: 1) Visual color matching is the ultimate controlling method. 2) Numerical data is the basis for benchmarking

II. Grain Approval Requirements

1. REYES or Toyota Design may issue an ECI to change the grain instruction based on review of the Grain Memo, reference Flow Chart 2.12 - 2 for details.

2. REYES Quality will issue a Grain Authorization Sheet to the supplier when: a. Production preparation samples satisfy all dimensional, appearance, and fit requirements, for both individual parts and upon assembly into the completed vehicle. b. No further changes will be made or are planned to materials or mold (cavity side).

3. The supplier can initiate graining of the tool, mold, die, etc. only after receiving a Grain Authorization Sheet from REYES Quality.

4. The supplier must review the Grain Authorization Sheet adding the date by which grained parts will be provided to REYES Quality for approval, then sign the sheet and return it to REYES Quality by the date indicated.

5. The supplier must request grain approval using the Color / Grain Matching Follow Sheet from REYES Quality as indicated on the SPMP and in advance of mass production line fill.

6. The supplier must only utilize a REYES or Toyota approved graining source and should consult with the related REYES or Toyota Design Engineer regarding their choice.

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8. Suppliers are required to request their master color / grain plaques through REYES Quality, concerns regarding color / grain plaques should be directed to REYES Quality.

Flow Chart 2.12 - 2: Grain Development and Approval Process REYES / TOYOTA DESIGN SUPPLIER REYES QUALITY

Issue Grain Concept Memo SE Study / Provide Feedback

1) Review Results 2) Changes Needed E S

S YE N E S O D

1) Issue Grain Instruction Receive and Review Memo 1)Receive Grain Memo 2) Issue Production Drawing 2)Confirm specification to the drawing*

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Conduct Parts Fitting Trials N

O O N I

T 1)Select approved K G A Grain Source R

A (w/Design) P

E 2)Grain Tool(s) 1)Provide Grain R

P Authorization Sheet

T 2)Approval to proceed C U

D 1)Collect Data O 1)Review

R 2)Report results with P examples 2)Approve 3)Submit for Grain Approval N YE O S S S A

M Monitor the grain quality N to the drawing O I

T requirements C U D O R P

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