Imagine that someone drives in a newly purchased car on a dark, rainy night, suddenly and for no reason runs out of lights in their vehicle. It would be a dangerous and risky situation, right?
We know that the automotive industry faces several challenges in manufacturing safety lights to ensure their optimal performance. From component selection and testing to proper assembly and final verification, every stage of the manufacturing process is paramount to ensuring lights meet quality and safety standards. Even the smallest defects in safety lights can have serious consequences on the driver's visibility and the safety of others on the road.
According to recent studies, problems related to safety lights account for approximately 20% of total vehicle failures. A road safety report revealed that 30% of car accidents occur in poor visibility conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 1.3 million people die each year in traffic accidents, and many of these tragedies could be prevented with properly functioning safety components.
The exhortation for professionals who are dedicated to maintaining and ensuring quality such as SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) and SQE (Supplier Quality Engineering) is to perform inspections on the precise safety components, using their experience and technical knowledge that allow them to carry out a series of practices to ensure that the lights meet the required standards.
To effectively perform a safety light inspection, it is necessary to execute several processes and rigorous tests to ensure its correct operation. Some of the common tests include checking light intensity, proper alignment, water resistance, and durability in extreme conditions. In addition, the use of advanced technologies, such as machine vision and X-ray detection, makes it possible to detect defects that are not visible to the naked eye.
Benefits of Safety Light Inspection
The benefits of effective safety light inspection are significant for both manufacturers and end users:
●Improved road safety: Contributes to reducing the risk of accidents, driver visibility and communication with other drivers by improving road safety in general.
●Compliance with quality regulations: Safety lights must be in compliance with a variety of standards and regulations at national and international level that by complying with them not only avoid high fines, but also give assurance to the end customer of your degree of commitment to their well-being.
●Reduction of warranty claims and returns: A defective component or malfunction of safety lights can lead to warranty claims and returns, negatively affecting the manufacturer's reputation and associated costs.
● Increased customer confidence: End users when purchasing a new agency car do not expect the vehicles, they purchase to be unsafe and unreliable. On the contrary, they expect quality and confidence, which is why if the vehicle has the right light inspection, it will surely work correctly and without error.
In today's automotive landscape, facing challenges and keeping up with rigorous quality standards is no easy task. This is where PTI QCS becomes your strategic ally. With us, you not only get an inspection service, you get an extension of your equipment, committed to achieving excellence in every component. We strive to ensure that every safety light, as well as every other component, meets the highest standards, helping you prevent calls, safeguard your customers' trust and stand out as a leader in the automotive market. With PTI QCS, quality and safety are not left to chance, they are guaranteed.
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