| Quality Control |
What We Check |
Inspection Method |
When Applied |
Inspection Record |
| Incoming Quality Control (IQC) |
Material specification, purchased components, quantity, appearance, and incoming quality requirements |
Visual inspection, dimensional measurement, document verification |
Before materials or purchased parts enter production |
Incoming inspection records as required |
| First Article Inspection (FAI) |
Critical dimensions, datum-related features, fit, appearance, and drawing requirements |
CMM, optical measurement, gauges, and other appropriate measuring equipment |
First completed part or initial production run |
First article inspection results |
| In-Process Quality Control (IPQC) |
Critical dimensions, process stability, machining or molding variation, and visible defects |
In-process measurement, visual inspection, process checks |
At defined stages during manufacturing |
In-process inspection records |
| Dimensional Inspection |
Dimensions, tolerances, hole locations, mating features, profiles, and other drawing-defined characteristics |
CMM, height gauges, optical measurement systems, microscopes, and profile projectors |
During production and before final release |
Dimensional inspection data where required |
| Appearance & Surface Inspection |
Scratches, burrs, machining marks, molding defects, coating appearance, color, and surface requirements |
Visual inspection and approved reference samples/specifications |
After manufacturing and surface finishing |
Visual inspection results as required |
| Final Quality Control (FQC) |
Final dimensions, appearance, quantity, assembly-related features, and project-specific requirements |
Dimensional and visual inspection |
Before packing and shipment |
Final inspection records |
| Material & Quality Traceability |
Material information, inspection status, and relevant production quality records |
Production and quality documentation review |
Throughout the manufacturing process |
Traceability records according to project requirements |