Quality Inspection Types & Requirements - Xometry's Manufacturing Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>A Xometry job may require one of the following inspection types, as requested by the customer: Standard, Formal/CMM, First Article (FAIR). </p><p>Regardless of order quantity, 100% of all dimensions, attributes, dimensional locations, and print notes must be documented for the required sample size (See Statistical Sampling Table to the right).</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032202/uploads/LAN9P8SWZNZA/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032202/uploads/LAN9P8SWZNZA/image.png" alt="image.png" height="877" width="740" loading="lazy" data-display-size="medium" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <h2 data-id="standard-inspection">Standard Inspection</h2><p><strong>Standard Inspection Report:</strong></p><p>Standard Inspection reporting can be completed on: <a href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032202/uploads/OH0EERFXA638/xometry-inspection-form-excel.xlsx" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><strong>Partner Inspection Form QA2F04</strong></a>, the print (if one is supplied), partner's own template, or a CMM report.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IXFdAIRZHmp6dDVibezivBPVPXVLSqOunF9UELfUnQ9T6tAt_b3AKlsWIL_o5uvIL_kZh2p_kszwjfkmTr8U7dFCHPN6lR9Jx1GAOIA5g3qSXu2x0vCI33MdoERnzASzCKIxPpyE=s0" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IXFdAIRZHmp6dDVibezivBPVPXVLSqOunF9UELfUnQ9T6tAt_b3AKlsWIL_o5uvIL_kZh2p_kszwjfkmTr8U7dFCHPN6lR9Jx1GAOIA5g3qSXu2x0vCI33MdoERnzASzCKIxPpyE=s0" alt="IXFdAIRZHmp6dDVibezivBPVPXVLSqOunF9UELfUnQ9T6tAt_b3AKlsWIL_o5uvIL_kZh2p_kszwjfkmTr8U7dFCHPN6lR9Jx1GAOIA5g3qSXu2x0vCI33MdoERnzASzCKIxPpyE=s0" height="260" width="544" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>If <strong>no print</strong> is available, the following dimensions/measurements are required:</p><ul><li>Overall length, width and height of part</li><li>All hole locations/diameters/depths</li><li>Thread size/depths</li><li>Threaded holes square to the surface</li><li>Pocket/step depths (at least 1 depth per face)</li><li>Corner radii correct to model</li><li>Each face should have at least 1 feature checked for X and Y location from zero edge</li><li>Surface Roughness</li></ul><p><strong>Pictures </strong>(must be up close and clearly focused):</p><ul><li>Each side of the finished part </li><li>Any hardware that was required to be installed, per the PO </li><li>Any part markings that were required,<strong><em> </em></strong>per the PO </li></ul><p><strong>Other Documentations/Certifications<em> (as required</em></strong> <strong><em>per the PO):</em></strong> </p><ul><li>May include <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#certificate-of-conformance-(coc)" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Certificate of Conformance (CoC)</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#material-certificationtest-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material Certification</a>, Hardware Certification, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/538-traceability" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material or Hardware Traceability</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#finishingplating-certification" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Finishing Certification</a>, etc. </li></ul><p><strong>Documents Required to be shipped with the parts:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Do</strong> <strong>not include</strong>- Standard Inspection Report</li><li><strong>Include</strong>- Packing slip & Certifications Required per the PO </li></ul><p><strong><em>Note: </em></strong><em>A CMM report can be used in lieu of the Xometry Standard Report. </em></p><h2 data-id="formalcmm-inspection">Formal/CMM Inspection</h2><p><strong>Formal Inspection Report:</strong></p><p>A Formal/CMM Inspection must be completed on <strong>Partner Inspection Form</strong> <strong>QA2F03 </strong>and <strong>must be typed. </strong></p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6032202\/uploads\/FFVPZ8J73S0S\/formal-2bcmm-reporttemplate.xlsx","name":"Formal+CMM ReportTemplate.xlsx","type":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","size":46970,"displaySize":"large","float":"none","mediaID":973,"dateInserted":"2022-02-04T16:56:54+00:00","insertUserID":889,"foreignType":"embed","foreignID":889,"embedType":"file"}"> <a href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032202/uploads/FFVPZ8J73S0S/formal-2bcmm-reporttemplate.xlsx" download="" aria-label="Formal+CMM ReportTemplate.xlsx"> Formal+CMM ReportTemplate.xlsx </a> </div> <p>Xometry QC will bubble the customer's drawing and provide the pre-populated form, which will be available to download from the portal. </p><ul><li>The sample size required, will be indicated on the right-hand side of the inspection report, in the box labeled “Sample Size”</li><li>For reporting purposes, sample results should be representative of the minimum and maximum measurements, of each dimension, of the entire sample lot</li></ul><p>A partner may choose to bubble their own drawings, but must receive prior authorization from Xometry, in order to do so.</p><p><strong>Pictures </strong>(must be up close and clearly focused):</p><ul><li>Each side of the finished part </li><li>Any hardware that was required to be installed, per the PO </li><li>Any part markings that were required,<strong> </strong>per the PO</li><li>Sample pieces bagged and tagged (Do NOT use wire tags, as they will potentially scratch the parts)</li></ul><p><strong>Other Documentation <em>(as required per the PO)</em></strong>:</p><ul><li>May include <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#certificate-of-conformance-(coc)" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Certificate of Conformance (CoC)</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#material-certificationtest-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material Certification</a>, Hardware Certification, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/538-traceability" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material or Hardware Traceability</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#finishingplating-certification" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Finishing Certification</a>, etc. </li></ul><p><strong>Documents Required to be shipped with the parts:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Include </strong>- Formal/CMM Inspection Report, Packing slip & all Certifications required, per the PO </li></ul><p><strong><em>Note: </em></strong><em>A CMM report can be used in lieu of the Xometry Formal Inspection Report but </em><strong><em>MUST</em></strong><em> correspond with the provided bubbled print and must include ALL dimensions and notes from the bubbled print.</em></p><h2 data-id="first-article-inspection-report-(fair)">First Article Inspection Report (FAIR)</h2><p><strong>FAIR Inspection Report: </strong></p><p>A FAIR Inspection must be completed on<strong> Partner Inspection Form AS9102 Inspection Report QA2F05</strong> and<strong> must be typed. </strong></p><div class="js-embed embedResponsive" data-embedjson="{"url":"https:\/\/us.v-cdn.net\/6032202\/uploads\/Z3XOW2IOEH75\/fai-report-template.xlsx","name":"FAI Report Template.xlsx","type":"application\/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet","size":104352,"displaySize":"large","float":"none","mediaID":974,"dateInserted":"2022-02-04T16:57:28+00:00","insertUserID":889,"foreignType":"embed","foreignID":889,"embedType":"file"}"> <a href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032202/uploads/Z3XOW2IOEH75/fai-report-template.xlsx" download="" aria-label="FAI Report Template.xlsx"> FAI Report Template.xlsx </a> </div> <p>Xometry QC will bubble the customer's drawing and provide the pre-populated form, which will be available to download from the portal. </p><p>A partner may choose to bubble their own drawings, but must receive prior authorization from Xometry, in order to do so.</p><p><strong>Pictures </strong>(must be up close and clearly focused):</p><ul><li>Each side of the finished part </li><li>Any hardware that was required to be installed, per the PO </li><li>Any part markings that were required, per the PO</li><li>Sample pieces bagged and tagged (Do NOT use wire tags, as they will potentially scratch the parts)</li></ul><p><strong>Other Documentation <em>(as required per the PO)</em></strong>:</p><ul><li>May include <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#certificate-of-conformance-(coc)" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Certificate of Conformance (CoC)</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#material-certificationtest-report" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material Certification</a>, Hardware Certification, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/538-traceability" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Material or Hardware Traceability</a>, <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/articles/537-additional-inspection-documentation#finishingplating-certification" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Finishing Certification</a>, etc. </li></ul><p><strong>Documents Required to be shipped with the parts:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Include </strong>- FAIR Inspection Report, Packing slip & all Certifications required, per the PO </li></ul><p><strong>NOTE: </strong>An Inspection Checklist is <strong>NO LONGER REQUIRED</strong> for any inspection type. Please <strong>DO NOT</strong> include with your inspection documentation.</p><h2 data-id="additive-inspections">Additive Inspections</h2><p>Learn more about <a href="https://community.xometry.com/kb/additive-partner-guide#additive-inspection" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc">Additive job-specific inspection here →</a></p> </article> </main>