ISO 15787
ISO 15787:2018 is an internationally recognized standard that specifies the marking requirements for workpieces using electrochemical marking (ECM). This standard is vital for industries where traceability, part identification, and durable marking on metallic components are crucial. Quality Asia Certification enables organizations to demonstrate their compliance with ISO 15787 through a structured certification process, strengthening their quality assurance and traceability practices.
ISO 15787 applies to sectors like automotive, aerospace, machinery, and industrial manufacturing, where components need to be permanently marked without affecting surface integrity or functionality. The standard is a key enabler for quality traceability, maintenance, and compliance with customer or regulatory requirements.
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What is ISO 15787?
ISO 15787:2018 – Marking of metallic parts using electrochemical etching
This standard outlines the procedures, requirements, and safety practices involved in electrochemical marking. It ensures that metal parts can be reliably marked for identification or traceability without compromising their mechanical or chemical properties. The certification to ISO 15787 verifies that an organization has implemented robust marking processes aligned with global industry standards.
Key elements include:
- Specifications for equipment and marking fluids
- Surface preparation requirements
- Safety and environmental considerations
- Criteria for legibility, durability, and contrast of the marking
Why is ISO 15787 important?
As global manufacturing standards evolve, the ability to mark metallic components accurately and permanently has become essential. ISO 15787:2018 ensures that marking processes are standardized, safe, and traceable across supply chains. Organizations that obtain certification to this standard show that they are committed to product traceability, defect prevention, and international compliance.
Electrochemical marking is increasingly used in industries where precision, non-invasive methods, and permanent identification are needed—making this standard especially relevant in high-risk sectors like aerospace, defense, and medical devices.
What are the benefits of ISO 15787?
- Global Recognition: Aligns your marking process with international standards for traceability and compliance.
- Improved Traceability: Enables better tracking of products throughout the lifecycle, aiding in recalls, audits, and repairs.
- Non-destructive Identification: Provides permanent marking without altering the material’s structural integrity.
- Enhanced Process Control: Ensures consistency in marking quality across batches and product lines.
- Customer Confidence: Demonstrates reliability and quality control to OEMs and industrial buyers.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to customer-specific and legal traceability requirements in regulated industries.
What kind of businesses can benefit from ISO 15787?
✅ Boosts Brand Trust: Clients and regulators trust certified products, improving credibility in competitive markets.
✅ Strengthens Supply Chain: Makes product identification seamless for partners and customers across global operations.
✅ Enables Product Recall Efficiency: Streamlined traceability ensures rapid action during product recalls or quality issues.
✅ Reduces Product Liability Risks: Accurate, durable markings minimize misidentification and related legal issues.
✅ Facilitates Export Opportunities: Many global buyers demand ISO-marked components, improving access to international contracts.
✅ Supports Digital Manufacturing: Prepares businesses for smart manufacturing by integrating marking with digital tracking systems.
Top Tips on making ISO 9001 effective for you.
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Top management commitment while practicing and accomplishing the standard is the key to success.
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Keeping staff informed about the ongoing practices, a well-communicated plan would increase the motivation and zeal of working in them.
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Making sure that the various departments of the organization work as a team for the benefit of the organization and customers as well.
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Review systems, policies, processes, and procedures for a smooth working of QMS.
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Speaking to customers & suppliers while getting feedback & working on improvements.
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Training staff carrying out the internal audits with the opportunity for improvement.
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Celebrate your achievement and use the QualityAsia Assurance Mark on your literature, promotional material, and website.
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Ensure continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and updating your quality management practices.
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Promote a culture of quality by encouraging innovation, accountability, and employee involvement at every level of the organization.
Why QualityAsia?
QualityAsia always vanguard in the auditing and governing of internationally acclaimed standards practices. At QualityAsia, we focus on driving the success of our clients through creating excellence with our trained professional auditors. The content of our service provision, comply with international certification rules defined by the accreditation bodies without burning a hole in your pocket. We will take you through the journey of audits with our best kept audit practices, viz.:
Initial Certification – Stage 1 (Preparatory Phase)
- Thorough documented information review.
- Exchange of information with staff through online or onsite presence.
- Identification of key performances, processes & objectives as per the standard requisites.
- Analysis of facilities, infrastructure, systems and processes in regard with the requested certification scope with a resource allocation review.
Initial Certification – Stage 2 (On-site Audit)
- Measurement, reporting & reviewing the performances against key performances objectives.
- Reviewing the suitability of the system meeting the legal, regulatory & contractual requirements.
- Operational control of processes, internal audits & management reviews while understanding the responsibilities for the policies.
- Conclusion based on prescriptive requirements, policy, performance objectives, staff skill, operations, procedures, internal audits, etc.
Surveillance & Certification Renewal
Drawing out the scrutiny on various aspects of the previously done audits on effectiveness while reviewing the various processes and control of the operations in the QMS and finally going for the recertification.
