Quality Inspection & Documentation

Typical applications

• First-article inspection for new tooling or new part numbers
• In-process inspection during production runs
• Final inspection and documentation packages for shipment
• Documentation support for medical and other regulated components

Process overview

1. 1

   Inspection planning

   Critical dimensions and inspection frequency are agreed before production begins.

2. 2

   First-article inspection

   Initial parts are measured against the print and documented.

3. 3

   In-process checks

   Parts are checked at defined intervals through the production run.

4. 4

   Final inspection & documentation

   Final inspection records and any required certificates accompany shipment.

Part design considerations

• Critical-to-quality dimensions should be flagged on the print so inspection focuses where it matters

DFM guidance

• Tell us which dimensions are truly critical versus reference — it keeps inspection efficient and cost-effective

Quality controls

• First-article inspection reports
• In-process inspection records
• Material traceability and lot documentation where required
• Gages, gage pins, gage blocks, height gages, and other measuring equipment calibrated in-house monthly using GageTrak calibration management software; scales, surface plates, CMMs, test equipment, special gages, powder coating guns, and ovens calibrated by third party or manufacturer on schedule
• Dimensional and visual inspection only — we do not perform non-destructive testing (X-ray, pressure, or leak testing)

Secondary operations available

Frequently asked questions