Common use of INITIAL SAMPLE TESTING Clause in Contracts

INITIAL SAMPLE TESTING. 6.1. PÖTTINGER will decide at its own discretion whether an acceptance test (delivery approval) is to be carried out prior to delivery at Supplier's premises, otherwise sample testing will be conducted at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ premises. 6.2. Supplier will conduct a complete test of the initial sample to verify compliance with the drawing. Even if PÖTTINGER models, appliances, tools, etc. are ordered, this test will be carried out by Supplier. 6.3. Initial samples must be manufactured under serial production conditions, i.e. using the tools and materials employed in serial production. Any departure from this rule must be recorded in the initial sample test report. A positive outcome to the initial sample test confirms that Supplier and production aids are appropriate to manufacture the product. 6.4. The initial sample test will be documented using ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ PN013.460 form or a corresponding initial test report according to VDA volume 2. All the information should be documented by listing target and actual values. This is applicable: • prior to initial serial delivery of a new product/part • prior to serial use of new/modified tools • in the event of technical changes to parts • in the event the manufacturing site is relocated • on imposition of a delivery block due to quality issues • whenever sub-suppliers are changed Minimum information: • drawing number (and/or material no.), • change status (index) • name of tester and tester's signature The tested initial sample must be sent to PÖTTINGER separately. 6.5. If drawing specifications/tolerances are not complied with, the further procedure must be agreed with PÖTTINGER prior to delivery of the initial sample.

INITIAL SAMPLE TESTING. 6.1. PÖTTINGER will decide at its own discretion whether an acceptance test (delivery approval) is to be carried out prior to delivery at Supplier's premises, otherwise sample testing will be conducted at ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ premises. 6.2. Supplier will conduct a complete test of the initial sample to verify compliance with the drawing. Even if PÖTTINGER models, appliances, tools, etc. are ordered, this test will be carried out by Supplier. 6.3. Initial samples must be manufactured under serial production productio n conditions, i.e. using the tools and materials employed in serial production. Any departure from f rom this rule must be recorded in the initial sample test report. A positive outcome to the initial sample test confirms that Supplier and production aids are appropriate to manufacture the product. 6.4. The initial sample test will be documented using ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇'▇ PN013.460 form or a corresponding initial test report according to VDA volume 2. All the information should be documented by listing target and actual values. This is applicable: • prior to initial serial delivery of a new product/part • prior to serial use of new/modified tools • in the event of technical changes to parts • in the event the manufacturing site is relocated • on imposition of a delivery block due to quality issues • whenever sub-suppliers are changed Minimum information: • drawing number (and/or material no.), • change status (index) • name of tester and tester's signature The tested initial sample must be sent to PÖTTINGER separately. 6.5. If drawing specifications/tolerances are not complied with, the further procedure must be agreed with PÖTTINGER prior to delivery of the initial sample.