Machined parts require consistent quality control and inspection, so following those next key steps is a must for manufacturers.
Raw Materials & Tool Inspection
Raw materials are one of the most essential and first inspections that must be done. These inspections could be done while receiving the raw material by visually checking it to ensure that there is no damage in the packaging, the surface is totally smooth, and the measurement meets the design’s requirements. Also, make sure that there are no errors in the centering and tool movements, such as the spinning and linear axis movement ability.
First Article Inspection (FAI)
A process to verify whether a new or newly modified product meets the manufacturing specification, dimensional characteristics, and quality requirements. The FAI can also validate whether the product meets standards and regulations like ISO9001.
Nowadays the FAI no longer needs complex paperwork instead, there is software that provides immediate review and reduces FAI rejection such as Net-Inspect’s software.
In-process Inspection
The In-process inspection takes care of all manufacturing details along the production process by checking parameters in every single part to ensure that it meets all the requirements and standards.
Final Inspection
The final inspection phase ensures that machined parts conform to the quality standards and dimensions, before meeting the other parts to form a complete product by thoroughly inspecting, the manufactured part details where the CMM is usually implemented.
Assembly and Fit-Up Inspection
After making sure that all the manufactured parts meet the quality standards comes the assembly phase, the manufacturer assembles all parts together. Then, checking the products if they meet the geometric tolerances, all parts need to be synchronized together to accomplish the product utility.
Statistical process control (SPC)
The use of static processes to control and manage CNC machines while working helps manufacturers determine if there are any deviations or errors, which ensures a high-quality CNC machined part. Using Qualis 4.0, SPC software could make the task easier by offering an advanced analysis and a high tracking performance.
