Redbud Procedure

1.     Print out of pick list or Redbud schedule to be used to stage coils in order of use. If lineup is changed, Production Planner or Plant Manager will notify CRB Operator and correct schedule.

2.  Skid list is created per schedule and given to appropriate personnel.

3.     Using W/O's "Order spec" sections to determine sizes and leveler settings that will be input into CRB.

4.     Coil loaded onto CRB by appropriate personnel, tag is given to operator to verfiy correct coil is fed up per W/O.

5.     Operator loads the gauge range from the "Job Specifications" section of the Work Order into Gamma Computer.

6.     If slitting and leveling, Operator checks knife clearance.  If clearance is good, material is fed through the knives.  If clearance is incorrect, necessary adjustments are made.

           Frequency of Quality Measurements (BURR, WIDTH, CAMBER, FLATNESS, LENGTH, SQUARE) Record on JDM13

7.     Operator manually checks gauge (edge-crown-edge) on first and last bundle produced as well as monitoring the Gamma. Rockwell (if required) from first bundle only. All other measurements are taken according to the table above by Operator & Helper.

8.     Visual inspection for BURR, WIDTH, CAMBER, FLATNESS, LENGTH, SURFACE QUALITY, SHAPE Performed on every bundle, not recorded.

9. Width of master coil, at entry side of knives checked per Inspection Checkpoints 8.3.3.

11.Sales to contact customer for deviation (if OK, this is noted on work order).  Also, on occasion, based on knowledge of sales or customer needs, sales may also OK without notifying customer.  If not OK'd by customer, Production Planner is notified so coil can be replaced.  Status of removed coil to be determined at this time. (Typical dispositions include: placing in reject warehouse for MRB disposition, or application to another customer.)

12.Product is packaged according to W/O & Part Specification, weighed, tagged, and moved to appropriate warehouse.

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