Inspection

How it is used

Used in quality, manufacturing and maintenance. Common types are incoming inspection (for supplier parts), in-process inspection, final inspection and first article inspection. Parts pass or fail inspection, and the results go into an inspection report.

Example sentences

1. All incoming castings go through visual and dimensional inspection.

2. The first article inspection report must be approved before series production starts.

Common collocations

• final inspection
• incoming inspection
• visual inspection
• inspection report
• first article inspection

Related terms

• toleranceThe allowed amount of variation in a dimension or property, for example ±0.05 mm. A part is acceptable if its measured value falls inside this range.
• caliperA hand measuring tool with two jaws that measures outside and inside sizes and depths, usually to 0.01 or 0.02 mm. It can be vernier, dial or digital.
• non-destructive testingMethods of checking materials, welds and parts for cracks and other defects without damaging them, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle or dye penetrant tests.
• calibrationComparing a measuring instrument with a more accurate reference and adjusting or correcting it when needed, so that its readings can be trusted.
• specificationA document or list that states exactly what a product, material or process must do or meet, such as dimensions, performance, materials and standards.

This word in other fields

The same English word can have a different meaning in another field:

• inspection · Civil Engineering & Construction
• inspection · Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing
• inspection · Healthcare Management
• inspection · Public Administration

More terms: Testing and Quality

• prototype
• tensile test
• root cause analysis
• test rig