What does IMDS stand for automotive?

The International Material Data System (IMDS) is the automobile industry’s material data system. All materials used for manufacturing automobiles are collected, maintained, analyzed and archived into IMDS.

Why is IMDS required?

The use of IMDS is to make sure that all supplies are following national and international compliance standards. Automobile manufacturers in the European Union were the pioneers in following the IMDS standards, later it is followed by many OEMs worldwide that require it to follow IMDS data.

What is IMDS quality?

In 2000, the International Material Database System (IMDS) was developed by automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to create a web-based global data repository that includes all materials used in manufacturing automobiles that could be easily accessed and queried for reporting purposes.

Is IMDS for automotive only?

Begun as an agreement among nine automakers, the IMDS now is the global standard for classifying parts used by the automotive OEMs. While all cars sold in Europe must meet the terms of the IMDS, automakers have gone above and beyond by requiring IMDS data on all parts used anywhere in the world.

Is IMDS part of PPAP?

The IMDS declaration (IMDS data sheet) is a mandatory part of the PPAP procedure. Timing for Supplier IMDS submission is defined in the SSOW (Supplier Statement Of Work) in the program timing section – by the program manager. Suppliers declare the materials / substances used in each component part number.

How much does IMDS cost?

An annual license costs 2,900 Euro per IMDS-a2 activated IMDS user ID. If you need more than 20 licenses please contact us at [email protected].

How do I submit an IMDS to a customer?

Click on supplier data and fill company I.D through which you will send that data. See picture for clarity. Then you will go to recipient data , add recipient by clicking on Home+ icon, and fill customer i.d. Click on send. propose/send meaning is same in IMDS system.

What are the PPAP documents?

There are 18 documents that comprise the PPAP:

• Design Records.
• Engineering Change Documentations, if any.
• Customer Engineering approval, if required.
• Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA)
• Process Flow Diagrams.
• Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)
• Measurement System Analysis Studies.
• Dimensional Results.

What is IMDS ID number?

The IMDS company ID is an international registration number for all automotive suppliers who use the IMDS. This number is automatically allocated when a company account is created.

What is an IMDS submission?

IMDS aids the customer in the supply network to verify the contents of their purchased parts before and during the part approval process. The Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requires IMDS submission for each part number before PPAP approval can be granted to the supplier.

What are the 5 phases of APQP?

The APQP process consists of 5 phases:

• Phase 1: Planning.
• Phase 2: Product Design and Development.
• Phase 3: Process Design and Development.
• Phase 4: Product and Process Validation.
• Phase 5: Feedback and Continuous Improvement.