Read the result. Understand the decision.
An interactive example of how inspection findings become a useful record for a quality team.
This is a fictional engine-block record using the inspection lab’s example values. It is not a customer result, certificate, calibrated measurement or release approval. A real report follows the agreed inspection plan.
Final inspection record
Engine block / teaching example
- Component reference
- EB-04 / fictional teaching model
- Inspection scope
- 10 example characteristics on one part
- Measurement basis
- Illustrative limits and readings
- Release authority
- Responsible customer quality authority
Showing 10 of 10 example characteristics. Open a row for the method and next action.
V1 / visualSealing-face surface discontinuitiesExample requirementno open pits in this marked sealing area.Illustrative resultPitting observedReview required
Method & setup
Inspect a clean surface under suitable lighting. Change the viewing angle; use magnification when the inspection plan calls for it.
Inspection light + magnifierWhat the result means
Open pits are visible in the marked area. Appearance alone does not tell us their cause or full depth.
Next action
Identify the part, record the location and hold it for an authorised review.
V2 / visualResidual burr / casting flashExample requirementno projecting burr in this marked area.Illustrative resultProjecting burr observedReview required
Method & setup
Use suitable lighting and several viewing angles to inspect the specified edges. Do not run bare fingers over a suspected sharp edge.
Inspection light + edge referenceWhat the result means
The model includes a projecting burr at the highlighted edge.
Next action
Record and separate the part. Rework only when authorised, then inspect it again.
V3 / visualCylinder-bore scoringExample requirementno visible scoring in this marked bore area.Illustrative resultScoring observedReview required
Method & setup
Illuminate the accessible bore and inspect its surface with a torch and inspection mirror. Follow the approved viewing and coverage instructions.
Inspection torch + mirrorWhat the result means
Several grooves are visible on the inner wall. A picture cannot establish their depth or the bore size.
Next action
Hold the part and record the affected bore. Assess it against the specified surface and size requirements.
D1 / dimensionalCylinder-bore diameterExample requirementØ86.000 ±0.020 mmIllustrative result86.014 mmCheck satisfied
Method & setup
A suitable bore gauge referenced to a master. A real plan specifies measurement depths, directions and method.
Bore gauge · example BG-01What the result means
This illustrative reading falls within the sample size limits for the displayed section.
Next action
Record the reading and continue the required sections. One reading does not establish roundness, taper or total bore conformity.
D2 / dimensionalInter-bore bridge widthExample requirement14.00 ±0.20 mmIllustrative result14.02 mmCheck satisfied
Method & setup
Use the outside jaws of a suitable digital caliper against the opposing bridge edges at the specified section and depth. Keep the jaws aligned and clear of the chamfers.
Digital caliperWhat the result means
The illustrative bridge width is 14.02 mm, within the sample limits.
Next action
Retain the local width result and complete the separate bore-size checks.
D3 / dimensionalOverall machined lengthExample requirement430.00 ±0.10 mmIllustrative result430.16 mmReview required
Method & setup
Use a calibrated long-range digital caliper with suitable jaws and demonstrated capability for this check. Contact the specified end faces squarely with light, consistent force.
Long-range digital caliperWhat the result means
The example reading is 430.16 mm, which is 0.06 mm above the upper sample limit.
Next action
Record the out-of-limit result, identify the part and escalate for authorised disposition. Do not release on this reading.
G1 / geometricDeck straightedge gap checkExample requirementTeaching work instruction: the 0.05 mm blade must not enter beneath any specified straightedge placement.Illustrative result0.05 mm blade: no entryCheck satisfied
Method & setup
Use a verified precision straightedge and a 0.05 mm feeler blade. Follow the approved support, straightedge placements and blade-entry rule without forcing or lifting the straightedge.
Precision straightedge + feeler gaugeWhat the result means
The illustrative 0.05 mm blade does not enter at the marked placement; the attribute check is satisfied.
Next action
Record the blade thickness and every required placement. Keep the visible sealing-face pits on hold separately.
G2 / geometricFixture-referenced deck heightExample requirementDeck height 250.00 ±0.10 mmIllustrative result250.02 mmCheck satisfied
Method & setup
Use a digital height gauge on a surface plate. Verify the support fixture and establish the specified zero reference, including the fixture offset, before contacting the deck.
Digital height gauge + plate + support fixtureWhat the result means
The illustrative deck height is 250.02 mm, within the sample limits.
Next action
Retain the fixture ID and point reading; complete the other specified contact locations.
S1 / surfaceSealing-face finish comparisonExample requirementTeaching work instruction: finish at the marked area must be no coarser than the approved comparison specimen.Illustrative resultApproved sample comparison satisfiedCheck satisfied
Method & setup
Use the specified surface-finish comparator for the same machining process and lay. Follow the approved comparison method and boundary sample.
Surface-finish comparator + directed lightWhat the result means
The example area satisfies the physical-sample comparison. The separate deck pits remain a hold condition.
Next action
Retain the comparison result with the specimen reference and separate defect records.
F1 / surfaceThread acceptance gaugingExample requirementM10 × 1.5 – 6H. GO and NO-GO behaviour must satisfy the specified gauging rules.Illustrative resultGO / NO-GO rules satisfiedCheck satisfied
Method & setup
Verify gauge designation, condition and calibration status. Apply the GO engagement and NO-GO entry rules in the applicable gauge standard and work instruction; do not force the gauge.
Thread plug gauge · example TG-01What the result means
Example: GO engagement and NO-GO entry satisfy the prescribed attribute-check rules.
Next action
Record the gauge ID and attribute result. This check does not replace other specified thread or part requirements.