Standard Quality & Inspection Guidelines

Level 1 – Prototype

  • Support removal & shot peen
  • Visual inspection of part features and record of any build non conformity
  • Dimensional record of general tolerances, extent dimensions
  • Drawing or prints used for feature reference only
  • Drawing NOT required
  • No secondary machining
  • No EDM operations

Level 2 – Engineering

  • Perform Level 1 inspection, as described above
  • Dimensional record of features specifically identified by customer only
  • Any deviation will be sent to customer for review and buyoff
  • Certificate of Conformance is limited to features specifically identified by customer
  • Material Certifications provided as required specifically by customer
  • Standard Sampling Plan utilized

Level 3 – Production ISO

  • Perform Level 2 inspection, as described above
  • Customer drawing(s) required
  • All dimensions with tolerances +/-.005” or better Inspected and recorded on DMI QA002
  • Inspect all GD&T unless specified otherwise
  • Any deviation will be sent to customer for review and buyoff
  • Certificate of Conformance as required
  • Material Certifications provided as required by customer
  • Standard sampling plan utilized

Level 4 – Production AS

  • Perform Level 3 inspection, as described above
  • Customer drawing(s) required
  • Pre production Manufacturing Plan approval as required
  • All dimensions with tolerances +/-.005” or better inspected and recorded on AS9102FAI
  • Inspect all GD&T unless specified otherwise
  • Any deviation will be sent to customer for review and buyoff
  • Secondary machining operations to meet specific drawing tolerances
  • This may include EDM or 4th Axis operations
  • Specific finish detail requirements
  • Typical sampling plan used for inspection
  • Material certifications as required
  • Certificate of Conformance as required
  • Material Certifications provided as required
  • Standard sampling plan utilized

General Tolerances

Plastic Laser Sintering +/-.010” first inch, +/-.003” each inch thereafter
Metal Laser Sintering +/-.005” first inch, +/-.002” each inch thereafter
Hole Diameters +/-.007”
Surface Finish 200 Ra +/- 50 Ra

Sampling Plan

The chart below depicts DMI sampling plan conforming to ASQZ1.4-2003 Standard for sampling plans. A “Batch” as defined in DMI sampling plan is a group of parts built in a single build envelope.

BATCH SIZE INSPECTION SAMPLES
2-8 2
9-15 3
16-25 5
26-50 8
51-90 13
91-150 20
151-280 32
281-500 50
501-1200 80
1201-3200 125