So we are debating reworking our inspection criteria. Trying to come up with something workable but robust. So here goes:
Assume each part we make starts off with a First Article Inspection - a complete dimensional layout, including notes. Usually done before production, when the tooling to make the part is made and approved. Very comprehensive. We are good with that.
Next is a setup inspection. Tooling is setup and the initial samples are approved to run. This is where we are struggling/debating. How comprehensive should our inspection be? Whole print, just the "important" dimensions we'll check during production, or something in between?
Then we have regular old in process inspection. We have this down reasonably well. We check those dimensions which are critical, important or otherwise subject to variation during the run.
And Final, mirrors the in process inspection.
Looking for any thoughts, approaches, etc. Thanks in advance.
Assume each part we make starts off with a First Article Inspection - a complete dimensional layout, including notes. Usually done before production, when the tooling to make the part is made and approved. Very comprehensive. We are good with that.
Next is a setup inspection. Tooling is setup and the initial samples are approved to run. This is where we are struggling/debating. How comprehensive should our inspection be? Whole print, just the "important" dimensions we'll check during production, or something in between?
Then we have regular old in process inspection. We have this down reasonably well. We check those dimensions which are critical, important or otherwise subject to variation during the run.
And Final, mirrors the in process inspection.
Looking for any thoughts, approaches, etc. Thanks in advance.