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ABOUT The VDA Volume 19.1 (2015) “Inspection of Technical Cleanliness – Particulate Contamination of Functionally Relevant Automotive Components” is a comprehensive standard publication dealing with the approach and procedures to characterize the cleanliness of products in the automotive quality chain. The training will teach you to independently design, perform and document cleanliness analyses according to VDA 19.1. The compatibility between VDA 19.1 and DIN EN ISO 16232 (Part 1 – 10) “Road Vehicles – Cleanliness of Components of Fluid Circuits” also enables participants to conduct cleanliness analyses according to international standards. AIM - Independently design cleanliness analyses according to VDA 19.1, carry them out with state-of-the-art equipment and document them per the regulations. - Become familiar with the technical necessity of cleanliness testing, cleanliness-compliant behaviour, the quality parameter of technical cleanliness in automotive engineering, and the contents of the cleanliness test according to VDA Volume 19.1 – Decay Measurements, Blank Values and routine Tests. - Perform cleanliness analyses according to international standards and carry out the extraction procedure for obtaining particle contamination from components and the analysis procedure for evaluating and quantifying particle contamination. CONTENT This training alternates between technical presentations and practical exercises. Special emphasis is placed on opportunities to exchange experiences. TARGET AUDIENCE - Persons who carry out cleanliness tests in the automotive and supplier industry or as service providers. - Employees confronted with the quality parameter of technical cleanliness in their daily work, such as design, quality assurance, technical purchasing and sales. - Due to the similar cleanliness requirements in aerospace, hydraulics and precision engineering, this training is also suitable for personnel from these backgrounds. - Examiners for Technical Cleanliness as Delta training. The theoretical basics also convey comprehensive knowledge of the revised VDA volume 19.1 (2015). An additional examination is not necessary. QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE After passing the written test you will receive a VDA qualification certificate for “VDA 19.1 Skilled Assistant”. DURATION 2 days

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