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===== What are Source Inspections? | ===== What are Source Inspections? | ||
- | A “Source Inspection" | + | A “Source Inspection" |
* the end of the production line (e.g., inspecting a sampling of completed/ | * the end of the production line (e.g., inspecting a sampling of completed/ | ||
* at a specific point in the process (i.e., an " | * at a specific point in the process (i.e., an " | ||
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* the raw material certifications (e.g., Certificate of Analysis, Material Test Reports) supports that the material used complies with the requirements for the finished product. | * the raw material certifications (e.g., Certificate of Analysis, Material Test Reports) supports that the material used complies with the requirements for the finished product. | ||
* that any “Special Processes” are supported by certificates from the processing operation (whether in-house or outsourced). The Aerospace industry usually requires those special processes to be [[https:// | * that any “Special Processes” are supported by certificates from the processing operation (whether in-house or outsourced). The Aerospace industry usually requires those special processes to be [[https:// | ||
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+ | While a " | ||
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+ | Witnessing an inspection activity, rather than performing it, also provides some benefits. For example, witnessing the inspection(s) allows the " | ||
+ | * Read and understand applicable drawings/ | ||
+ | * Verify correct raw material was used (e.g., through associated Material Test Reports, Chemical Analysis Reports) | ||
+ | * Verify correct welding/ | ||
+ | * Verify correct soldering material (solder wire, solder paste, solder bar) was used (e.g., lead-free solder vs. lead solder) | ||
+ | * Availability and proper use of measuring instruments required for the inspection | ||
+ | * Maintain an acceptable accuracy ratio (between the measuring instrument accuracy and the tolerance(s) being measured) | ||
+ | * Verify consistency of any visual inspections with the specifications | ||
+ | * Verify proper understanding and use of representative standards (e.g., visual inspections) | ||
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=== Sampling === | === Sampling === |