FACTORY INSPECTION
Definition of Inspection
Inspection Examination of a product design, product, service, process or plant, and determination of their conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, general requirements.
- Type of Inspection Body
- Type A – 3rd party inspection
- Type B – inspection to its parent organization
- Type C – inspection to its own organization
Type of Inspection
1. Pre-production Inspection
• Inspection of pre-production against specifications of raw materials
2. During production Inspection
• Inspection of a general manufacturing process-witnessing of the production line & QC
• Inspection of the manufacturing process in particular for the purchased batch of products against the client’s specifications or standards
3. Pre-shipment Inspection
• Inspection of the purchased products, with simple tests to check compliance prior to shipment
4. In-service Inspection
• Inspection of cars and crane.
History of Inspection
Technical inspections have been carried out for more than hundred years in a systematically manner
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One of the main items was to gain experience in order to reduce accidents caused by deficiencies in designee, manufacturing, operation and maintenance.
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Human factors and material are important points
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ISO Guides for inspection (Guide 39)
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Development of EN 45004
