Molding the Future · Practical skills worksheet

Short shot + flash: paired-defect record

Locate both observations before proposing a cause. Attach this record to the approved trial log; retain individual sample and cavity identity.

Job / record identity

Date + shift / part + revision / press / mold / material + lot reference / process or trial record ID

What does “together” mean?

Same part, different cavities from one shot, or different trial groups? Record unknown pairing explicitly. Sample + cavity IDs / collection window

Defect map / inspection definition

Incomplete feature / flash location / drawing or permitted photo reference / applicable inspection criteria

Counts by group and cavity

Attach individual results: inspected / short shot / flash / both on the same part. “Both” is already included in each defect count.

Process history and events

Before/after control labels + units and record reference / transfer method / available actual results / other changes, stops, or missing signals

Interpretation

Observed pattern / proposed explanation kept separate / comparison limitations / missing evidence

Next action / handover

Evidence request / owner + review time / sample locations / product status / current authorized process state