Initial samples and requalification Sample Clauses

Initial samples and requalification. The manufacturing and test conditions must be agreed to during the launch phase of a program, for all parts without initial sampling process prior to the deliveries first. If initial samples are ordered by ISH, the SUPPLIER must punctually submit the agreed amount of manufactured initial samples including the documentation for the samples before commencing batch production under series conditions. An advanced sampling strategy agreement is part of the initial sampling process. The plan must be documented in specific product related quality requirements as an appendix of the general overall quality agreement. The measurement methods and measuring equipment must be coordinated with ISH in advance in order to guarantee comparability. Series production may only be commenced after approval by ISH. In cases where ISH can not approve initial samples due to issues caused by the supplier (e.g. incomplete fulfilment of the approved sampling strategy agreement) the SUPPLIER will be charged according to expenditure. Expenses incurred as by complete or partial repetition of the sampling process. The supplier undertakes to deliver as quickly as possible to free replacement. The requirements of sampling plan, the SUPPLIER receives as part of the initial sample order. The SUPPLIER is obliged to ensure for production and service deliveries each year of delivery a complete requalification test. The SUPPLIER will document the complete requalification with the submission of a complete initial sample report (incl. dimensional accuracy, material confirmation, reliability tests, conformity to legal and environmental standards) according IATF 16949.