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Table of Contents
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................................1
1.0 Purpose..............................................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Scope..................................................................................................................................................................2
3.0 Definition Of Terms..........................................................................................................................................2
3.1 In-Process Inspection..............................................................................................................................2
4.0 Responsibilities..................................................................................................................................................2
4.1 Quality Assurance...................................................................................................................................2
4.2 Materials Support Services.....................................................................................................................2
5.0 References..........................................................................................................................................................2
6.0 Procedure...........................................................................................................................................................2
6.1 In-Process Inspection..............................................................................................................................2
6.2 Disposition .............................................................................................................................................2
6.2.1 Accept.......................................................................................................................................2
6.2.2 Reject.........................................................................................................................................3
7.0 Flow Chart.........................................................................................................................................................3
7.1 In-Process Inspection..............................................................................................................................3
8.0 Appendix...........................................................................................................................................................4
8.1 Guidelines for Writing Inspection Instructions.....................................................................................4

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1.0

Purpose
This document defines the process and documentation requirements to perform in-process inspections.

2.0

Scope
This procedure applies to in-process inspections performed at the Facilities of [Company Name].

3.0

Definition Of Terms
3.1

4.0

In-Process Inspection
Any inspection performed by Quality Assurance on production or process materials or assemblies
after Incoming Inspection and before Final Inspection.

Responsibilities
4.1

Quality Assurance
Responsible for performing timely In-Process Inspections, and for notifying Manufacturing or
Materials Support Services when in-process inspections are complete. Quality Assurance is also
responsible for writing in-process Inspection Instructions that are adequate and appropriate for
the material being inspected.

4.2

Materials Support Services

Responsible for moving materials, as required, according to the material disposition.

5.0

References
Incoming Inspection
Final Inspection
Acceptance Sampling Plans
Quality Records
Inspection Report
Inspection Instruction

6.0

Procedure
Note: Before performing an In-Process Inspection, review and follow all handling precautions in the
Inspection Instruction or in the design documentation.
6.1

In-Process Inspection

Inspect according to the Inspection Instruction. Consult Quality Engineering or the Quality
Assurance Manager to clarify acceptance criteria, if necessary. If an Inspection Instruction
does not exist, inspect according to the design documentation for the item, inspecting all
attributes in the design documentation, using the appropriate sampling plan.

If data are taken during the inspection, record the data on one of the following (listed in
order of preference): traveler, data form associated with the Inspection Instruction, or
generic Inspection Report.

6.2

Disposition
6.2.1

Accept
Identify as accepted.
Check traveler for completeness up to inspection step, if applicable.

Note: If traveler is incomplete reject and return to production supervisor for

completion.

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Forward the material and traveler to the next step on the traveler and notify
operator, if applicable. If the traveler is complete or no traveler exists, notify
Materials Support Services of accepted material.

Retain completed traveler, data form associated with the Inspection Instruction,
or generic Inspection Report per Quality Records procedure.

6.2.2

Reject
Identify as rejected.
Check traveler for completeness up to inspection step.

Note: If traveler is not initialed complete for all steps notify production supervision and
return for completion.
Notify Manufacturing and/or Materials Support Services of nonconforming
material.

The traveler, data form associated with the Inspection Instruction, or generic
Inspection Report should accompany the material until dispositioned.

7.0

Flow Chart
7.1

In-Process Inspection
Quality Notified, In-Process
Inspection Due

Quality Inspects,
Records Data
if Applicable

Accept?

Yes

Quality Indicates Acceptance,

Notifies Manufacturing or
Materials Support Services

No

Quality Indicates Rejected

Status, Notifies material
Support Services

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Appendix
8.1

Guidelines for Writing Inspection Instructions

Inspection Instructions are to verify that material meets engineering specifications.

Inspection Instructions cannot impose new design requirements or workmanship standards
on the material.
It is the responsibility of the Inspection Instruction author to:

Select the attributes to be inspected and the sampling plan for each attribute. See
Acceptance Sampling Plans for the list of available sampling plans.

Select or recommend inspection equipment and conditions.

For material that may be damaged by handling or storage during inspection (i.e. static,
temperature, or humidity sensitive material, or clean material), handling precautions must be
specified.
When selecting attributes to inspect, focus attention on key attributes, and attributes which
will be concealed by assembly steps before the next inspection. Consult Engineering as
needed when selecting attributes to inspect.

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