AS13004A defines a lifecycle methodology linking Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA and Control Plans. This tool supports creation and traceability of those records but does not reproduce proprietary standard text or replace customer-specific requirements.PFMEA Header and Scope Organisation / SiteCustomerProgramme / ProjectCustomer Approval / Reference Part / Family NamePart Number / FamilyDrawing / Design RevisionManufacturing Site PFMEA NumberPFMEA RevisionOriginal Issue DateCurrent Revision Date AS13004 RevisionLifecycle PhaseConcept / PlanningProcess Design and DevelopmentProduct and Process ValidationProductionService / Change ManagementPFMEA StatusDraftUnder ReviewApprovedSupersededConfidentiality / Export Control Scope, Boundaries and Intended Manufacturing ProcessAssumptions, Interfaces and Exclusions
Multidisciplinary PFMEA TeamRecord functions involved in developing, reviewing and maintaining the process risk analysis.Add MemberNameFunction / DisciplineOrganisationRoleCompetence / ExperienceApproval / Initials
Design engineering representedManufacturing engineering representedProduction representedQuality representedSpecial process / technical experts representedSupplier / customer input considered
Process Flow Diagram RecordDefine process sequence, movement, storage, inspection and outsourced operations. Step IDs link directly to PFMEA and Control Plan rows.Add Process StepStep IDOperation / Process StepTypeInputsOutputs / RequirementsEquipment / ToolingLocation / SupplierSpecial / Key CharacteristicsFlow Reference
Process Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisUse one row for each failure mode and cause combination. Ratings and RPN recalculate automatically.Add PFMEA Row IDStep IDProcess Function / RequirementPotential Failure ModePotential Effect(s)SClassificationPotential Cause / MechanismOCurrent Prevention ControlsCurrent Detection ControlsDRPNPriorityRecommended ActionOwnerTarget DateAction StatusAction Taken / EvidenceNew SNew ONew DNew RPNResidual Priority
High-priority RPN ThresholdMedium-priority RPN ThresholdMandatory Severity Review LevelRisk Escalation / Approval RulePFMEA Review Notes
Control PlanLink controls to process-flow and PFMEA identifiers, including reaction and containment requirements.Add Control Control IDStep IDPFMEA IDOperationProduct / Process CharacteristicClassificationSpecification / ToleranceEvaluation / Measurement TechniqueGauge / Tool IDSample SizeFrequencyControl MethodReaction PlanContainment / EscalationRecordOwner
Control Plan NumberControl Plan RevisionControl Plan PhasePrototypePre-launchProductionSafe launch / Enhanced controlReaction Plan Reference
Risk Reduction and Action RegisterThis register can include actions generated directly from PFMEA rows and wider process-risk reviews.Add ActionAction IDPFMEA / Control ReferenceAction DescriptionAction TypeOwnerTarget DateStatusCompletion DateEvidence / RecordEffectiveness VerificationApproved By
Revision and Change HistoryAdd RevisionRevisionDateReason / TriggerChange DescriptionAffected PFD / PFMEA / CP IDsOriginatorApproval
Severity Rating CriteriaEdit criteria to match the organisation’s approved AS13004 implementation and customer rules.Add CriterionRatingEffect / Consequence CriterionSafety / Regulatory ConsiderationCustomer / Product ImpactManufacturing Impact
Occurrence Rating CriteriaAdd CriterionRatingOccurrence CriterionIndicative Frequency / EvidenceProcess Capability / History
Detection Rating CriteriaAdd CriterionRatingDetection CriterionControl Effectiveness / TimingEvidence / Validation
Review Triggers and Lifecycle Maintenance New product or process introductionDesign, drawing or requirement changeManufacturing process or supplier changeNonconformance, escape or customer complaintCapacity, tooling or equipment changePeriodic review completed Last Formal ReviewNext Review DueReview Trigger / ReferenceLessons Learned Reference
Preparation, Review and Approval PFMEA Team LeaderDateManufacturing Engineering ApprovalDate Quality ApprovalDateDesign Authority ApprovalDate Operations ApprovalDateCustomer ApprovalDate Approval Conditions / Outstanding Actions
Document Pack and PrintingChoose a document and use Print Selected. Save Document Pack PDF produces a consolidated PDF containing all populated records. Document to PrintComplete PFMEA Document PackPFMEA Header and TeamProcess Flow Diagram RecordPFMEA WorksheetControl PlanAction and Revision RegistersRating CriteriaApproval and Review RecordPrint Selected
Supporting Document RegisterAdd DocumentDocument TypeDocument Number / FileRevisionDescriptionOwnerStatusLocation / Link Reference
Process Flow Diagram includedPFMEA includedControl Plan includedWork instructions linkedInspection plans linkedCapability / MSA evidence linked