Inspection

The Quality Control Department generates and maintains a written inspection plan for each part being manufactured. The inspection plan includes the part number and revision level, the characteristic to be checked and the method or gauge required. The Quality Control Manager will determine the frequency of inspection and testing.

After inspection is completed, the inspector will record on the inspection plan sheet the number of pieces checked, the number and type of discrepancies found, the date, and his/her initials.

The inspection plan sheets will become a part of the permanent records in the Quality Control department and will be available for customers to review. In the case of inspection or testing that cannot be performed in house (i.e. metallurgical, chemical, etc..) these tests will be performed by accredited outside laboratories as required and the results will be certified.

The Quality Control Department will establish and maintain a system for recording inspection and test results. These records will record the nature and number of observations made on the inspection plan sheets, the number and type of deficiencies found, the deposition of the material, the date and the inspectors initials. Corrective action will also be included if applicable.

Records that must be retained will include:

• Engineering change orders
• Receiving inspection reports
• Quality Control reports
• Defective material reports
• Outside laboratory test reports
• Inspection plan sheets
• Final inspection records and audits
• Gauge control records
• Supplier certification reports
• Sample submission/approval reports

All records and documents will be maintained for a period of three years.