What is a PPAP Level 1?

The PPAP levels indicate which documents need to be submitted to the customer, and which can simply be retained by the manufacturer. Level 1 – Part Submission Warrant (PSW) only. Level 2 – PSW with product samples and limited supporting data. Level 3 – PSW with product samples and complete supporting data.

What is a PPAP warrant?

The PPAP package is a series of documents which need a formal certification / sign-off by the supplier and approval / sign-off by the customer. The form that summarizes this package is called PSW (Part Submission Warrant).

What all are the submission requirements in Level 1 of PPAP?

Level 1 – Part Submission Warrant (PSW) only submitted to the customer. Level 2 – PSW with product samples and limited supporting data. Level 3 – PSW with product samples and complete supporting data. Level 4 – PSW and other requirements as defined by the customer.

What is Part Submission Warrant?

A Part Submission Warrant (PSW) document or form is typically used for confirming that the supply of components into the automotive or aerospace industry meet the customer requirements and specifications.

What is a PPAP level 3?

The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) quality documentation system is designed to verify a manufacturer’s ability to produce automotive parts. One of five submission levels, Level 3 includes a Part Submission Warrant (PSW), product samples and complete supporting data.

What is first piece approval?

Generally, it is the inspection that is done to the first piece that comes off of an assembly line or manufacturing process, AFTER A CHANGE IS MADE. The First Piece Approval goes over the new part and makes sure the new features/shapes are in place and working.

What is a PSW in a PPAP?

The Part Submission Warrant (PSW) summarizes the entire PPAP Package. A PSW is required for each part number unless otherwise stated by the customer.