Quality assurance

Quality is defined before production begins.

Inspection is most useful when the drawing, critical requirements, method, frequency, and acceptance criteria are clear. DTM connects these decisions to the manufacturing release.

Coordinate measuring machine inspecting a machined componentInspection against released requirements

Control framework

Measure what matters to function and assembly.

  • Requirement reviewDrawing revision, datums, tolerances, finish, critical characteristics, and acceptance criteria.
  • First article & in-process inspectionCMM and appropriate gauges are selected according to the released drawing and agreed inspection scope.
  • Process controlFirst-off checks, defined process settings, sampling, and feedback through the production run.
  • Project documentationDimensional, material, and approval records supplied when they are part of the agreed project requirement.

Before quotation and release

Quality requirements to define early.

01

Drawing revision and datum structure

The requirement is confirmed in the project scope rather than assumed from a generic internal target.

02

Critical dimensions and appearance criteria

The requirement is confirmed in the project scope rather than assumed from a generic internal target.

03

Inspection method and reporting scope

The requirement is confirmed in the project scope rather than assumed from a generic internal target.

04

Sampling, approval, and change-control expectations

The requirement is confirmed in the project scope rather than assumed from a generic internal target.

Start with the available requirements

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