Documentation to Match Your Project

Routine documentation includes dimensional inspection reports and material certificates. Depending on the project, additional records may include first article reports, statistical analyses, finishing certificates or corrective-action reports. These are examples; please share any other documentation requirements with your inquiry.

Formats & Inspection Planning

Customer templates can be used for dimensional reports. The quality team plans measurement and sampling requirements, taking account of the drawing, customer instructions and the data needed for any requested analysis.

Timing & Charges

Routine dimensional reports do not add reporting time or fees. SPC and Ppk requests may require additional time for data collection and analysis, without an additional reporting fee. Timing and any charges for other documentation are confirmed during quotation.

Delivery

Reports normally accompany the shipment. Electronic copies are available on request. If documents need approval before dispatch, please tell us in advance.

First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)

Documents initial inspection results against the drawing and specified requirements for part approval.

  • Useful when initial parts need documented review against the drawing before approval.
  • Provide the drawing revision, characteristics to inspect, acceptance criteria and any required report template.

Dimensional Inspection Reports

Records measured dimensions and compares the results with specified tolerances and acceptance criteria.

  • Useful when you need a record of measured dimensions for an agreed sample or batch.
  • Provide the dimensions to report, tolerances, sampling requirements and preferred format.

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Production measurement data can be tracked over time to help identify variation and changes in the process.

  • Useful when a project calls for monitoring measurement data over time.
  • Identify the characteristics to monitor and the required sampling approach so the data collection plan can be reviewed.

Process Performance (Ppk)

Statistical analysis of process performance against specified limits, where the agreed data set and production conditions support a meaningful assessment.

  • Useful when a project requires a statistical assessment of production results against specification limits.
  • Identify the characteristics, limits, sampling requirements and required analysis method. The data set and production conditions need to be reviewed before agreeing the assessment.

Material & Finishing Records

Material certificates and applicable finishing or process records can be provided where required and available for the project.

  • Useful when material or finishing documentation is part of the order requirements.
  • Specify the material grade, finishing requirements and records needed, including any approval required before shipment.

Can BFT provide FAIR, SPC and Ppk reports?

These records can be reviewed as part of the project requirements. Availability and scope depend on the part, customer specifications, agreed sampling plan and production data. Please identify the required reports and formats during quotation.

Confirm inspection and documentation requirements before ordering

Please share your required reports, formats and acceptance criteria during quotation so we can confirm the documentation scope in advance.