Quality Process Requirements (QPR)

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 Table of contents
1 Scope 3
2 Definitions 4
3 Technical Cleanliness requirements 6
4 Laboratory for Technical Cleanliness analysis 8
5 General Influences to Technical Cleanliness (acc. VDA 19.2) 9
6 Reference 11
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 1 Scope
This Quality Process Requirements (QPR) describes the requirements of Continental Automotive
concerning the Technical Cleanliness (TC) Requirements for purchased components and devices
of Continental Automotive.
This QPR is valid for all categories excluding the semiconductor categories CIC, MCU, MEM and
SEN.

General
Technical Cleanliness is a design feature derived from the functional or cosmetic requirements of
the product or a negative effect of particles due to NVH – Noise Vibration and Harshness. These
requirements are documented in the component drawing or specification.

In case of any conflict between the rules of this agreement and any other agreement / document
the order of precedence of the documents is as follows:

1. Individual Agreement (IA), e. g. component specification / drawing

2. BU Technical Cleanliness Requirements (e.g. TST see references)
3. Category Quality Requirements (CQR) of the affected category
4. QPR for technical cleanliness (this document)
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Abbreviation
BU Business Unit
DVS Dt. Verband für Schweißen und verwandte
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Verfahren (German Welding Society)

FMEA Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
TST Technical Standard Continental

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 2 Definitions
Particulate Contaminations
A particle is a part with three dimensions:
Length (biggest dimension)
Width (second biggest dimension)
Thickness (smallest dimension)

Any of this dimension can influence the quality and / or performance of a purchased part or device
with different consequences, e. g. depending on the length of a particle the risk of short circuit in
an electronic device can increase or width and thickness of a particle have direct influence on the
risk of leakages in hydraulic or pneumatic systems.

On the basis of today’s analysis techniques “light microscopy”, it is possible to distinguish between
three different types of particles:
Metallic particles (metallic shiny)
Non-metallic particles (non-shiny)
Fibers (fibers are defined according VDA19.1)
The geometric criteria for characterizing a structure as a fiber are:
Stretched length / maximum inner circle diameter > 20
Width measured via the maximum inner circle diameter ≤ 50µm
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Gravimetric limits
Permissible values of particle contamination are defined as weight (weight of all particles
independent of size).
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 Granulometric limits
Granulometry is the analysis of the distribution of particle related to size and quantity.
Granulometry is the preferred analyzing method in the automotive industry.

Filmic Contaminations
Filmic contaminations are organic residues, which adhere on the part surface and have negative
influence to the product or the production process chain. The impact of a filmic contamination can
vary significantly. The residues (e.g. coolants, washings, preservatives) can appear on small spots
or cover the entire part.
Contamination containing silicone are often hard to be detected by measuring systems.

Ionic Contamination

There are standards for biological and particulate contamination but no standard or norm for ionic
contamination and no clear distinction to filmic contamination. The DVS publication
“Flussmittelrückstände und ionische Verunreinigungen auf elektronischen Baugruppen” (DVS
2616) (only in German language) describes ionic contamination of electronic modules as follows:
“Unwanted substances at the surface, leading to a limitation of the function or lifetime of the
module”.
Substances (e.g. salt) that generate Ions if in contact with humidity or liquids.
Ionic Contamination can cause corrosion, leakage current or short circuits.
Ionic Contamination is non-conductive as long as it remains dry.
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 3 Technical Cleanliness requirements
Requirements
Technical cleanliness requirements need to be defined according to ISO16232 or VDA 19.1.

Technical cleanliness requirements for the component shall be documented on the component
drawing or in the component specification.

Technical cleanliness requirements, the risk of particle contamination and the spreading of
particles must be considered in the D-FMEA and in the P-FMEA.

Extraction and analysis method to measure the fulfillment of Technical Cleanliness requirements
have to be agreed between supplier and Continental and documented in the control plan.
Standard method is liquid extraction with pressure rinsing as described in VDA 19.1, but can be
adjusted to the needs of the product.

The measurement method needs to be qualified by a declining test (one time to release the
extraction process) and blank value measurement (each set of measurements to prove that the
condition of the equipment is capable at the time of measurement). Details how to achieve the
declining curve, blank values and starting parameters for the extraction are well defined in
VDA 19.1 chapter 5. Any measurement values without a link to the qualification of the procedure
are meaningless. The parameters used for the PPAP need to be documented. (E.g.in the
Clarification sheet for cleanliness analysis (TST N 002.02.00-032).
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If technical cleanliness requirements are agreed, then Frequency of measurements needs to be

documented in the control plan and an escalation management (reaction to analysis results
exceeding the limits, e.g. repetition of the analysis with increase sample size, process review ….)
needs to be defined according TST N00202.00-021 (if not defined differently presetting is reaction
3). Submission of analysis reports are required at PPAP and during the yearly re-qualification but
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can be requested up to production lot level depending on specific project requirements.

Frequency of measurements, number of measurements for PPAP, agreement on washing
procedure for serial production and escalation in case of deviation need to be agreed as early as
possible during SCR.

If the component and production environment is not available at the time of the feasibility study,
the analysis can be performed on a comparable product. Including implementation of the actual
component and production concept regarding TC requirements.

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 The point of collection of the samples for TC analysis needs to be defined based on the packaging
responsibility and will normally not be directly out of the production process. For PPAP and Re-
qualification the samples shall be collected after the transport to the receiving Continental location,
if the supplier is responsible for the packaging.
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 4 Laboratory for Technical Cleanliness analysis
Accepted technical cleanliness analysis data:

External laboratories
External laboratories need to be certified acc. DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. It is mandatory, that the
annex to the certification certificate contains the test methods for extraction and analysis
(ISO 16232, VDA 19.1).

Supplier internal laboratories

If the supplier uses internal laboratories the laboratory needs to work according to VDA 19.1 or
ISO 16232 rules and the qualification needs to be proven by:

1. Report with template of Continental “Clarification sheet for cleanliness analysis” (TST
N 002.02.00-032) Qualified test procedure, analysis report (e.g. blank value,
declination curve ….) of a comparable reference sample.
2. Example of a reference measurement from an accredited external laboratory.

If the quality of the analysis data of the internal lab is not acceptable, then an external laboratory
shall be used.
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 5 General Influences to Technical Cleanliness (acc. VDA 19.2)
Technical cleanliness level is a result of several influencing factors, which are described but not
limited to the items in this chapter.
Personnel
To avoid particle contamination, caused through the manufacturing personnel, specialized training
and clothing needs to be considered.

Packing
The technical cleanliness requirement is influencing the way parts can be packed:
Bulk goods (not recommended)
Layered goods
Separated goods
Single packed goods

Logistic
A logistic concept needs to be defined to ensure the cleanliness grade during transportation.
Important topics to be considered: inner and outer packaging, double plastic bags, avoidance of
cardboard boxes and wooden pallets.

Production Process (Environment)

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 6 Reference
VDA 19 Part 1 Prüfung der Technischen Sauberkeit - Partikel Verunreinigung
funktionsrelevanter Automobilteile

Inspection of Technical Cleanliness - Particulate Contamination of functionally

relevant Automotive Components

ISO 16232 Straßenfahrzeuge - Sauberkeit von Komponenten für Fluidsysteme

Road vehicles - Cleanliness of components of fluid circuits

VDA 19 Part 2 Technische Sauberkeit in der Montage

Technical cleanliness in assembly

TST N 002.02.00-032 Abklärungsbogen für Sauberkeitsanalysen

Clarification sheet for cleanliness analysis

TST N00202.00-021 Cleanliness Inspections - Interpretation and Reaction

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