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Waukesha
Quality System -
Our corporate objective is Total Customer
Satisfaction and we
have structured our quality system so
that all completed units meet individual
customer specifications and industry
standards. To deliver the consistent
quality transformers and power equipment
that our customers demand, each of our
manufacturing operations (Waukesha and
Goldsboro) have:
• Trained
Quality Specialists and Testers on all
shifts
• Several hundred test and measurement
items on a rigorous calibration program
• An on-line nonconformance system
to resolve issues before a unit ships
The Waukesha Quality System covers the following
areas of responsibility:
A. Customer
Requirements and Specifications
B. Supplier Evaluation
C. Receiving Material Verification
D. Manufacturing and Assembly Operations
E. Engineering Change Requirements
F. Test Facility
G. Pre-Shipping Inspection
A. Customer
Requirements and Specifications
To be sure that our plant and facilities
are prepared to meet customer requirements,
a systematic review is performed
to identity each requirement including
special requirements. This allows
ample time for preparation in the
event that special test or inspection
equipment is required.
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B. Supplier
Evaluation
Since purchased items and raw materials
must meet design requirements and
specifications, our Quality and Global
Sourcing groups work as a team to
select only those suppliers capable
of delivering materials and products
that consistently meet Waukesha® quality,
manufacturing and technical requirements.
Performance requirements are defined
and documented for applicable material
specifications, engineering instructions
and standards data. Our measurement
and corrective action systems are
functioning to continually improve
the quality of supplier products
and service.
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C. Receiving
Inspection
Once suppliers have been selected,
all incoming production materials
are subjected to receiving verification.
Material not consistent with expectations
and specifications is segmented and
prevented from use in our manufacturing
facilities. A documentation system
provides a history of part characteristics
and supplier performance.
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D. Manufacturing
and Assembly Operations
To confirm that all components and
subassemblies manufactured at Waukesha
Electric Systems meet design specifications,
a documented system of inspection
of critical dimensions and attributes
takes place at the point where each
component is manufactured. This prevents
nonconforming components from entering
the main transformer assembly bay
or supporting assembly operation.
The inspection system provides for
the identification, segregation and
disposition of all nonconforming
parts and/or assemblies.
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E. Engineering
Change Requirements
When changes are made, the Waukesha Quality
team is continually provided with
up-to-date computerized Engineering
Change Notices to be sure that all
components and assemblies are manufactured
with the most current engineering
information.
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F. Test
Facility
Waukesha® transformers must pass
an extensive series of inspections
and electrical tests, including Impulse
and Corona tests – conducted
according to ANSI/IEEE and other standards.
Additional information can be found
in our Transformer Testing section.
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G. Pre-Shipping
Inspection
Prior to release by manufacturing of
a completed transformer, a thorough
inspection is made. Specific shipping
details requested by the customer are
checked, along with essential transportation
and vehicle requirements. Working together
with the customer, our Quality, Manufacturing,
and Engineered Shipping groups work
as a team to provide accurate, on time,
and damage-free delivery of each Waukesha® transformer.
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