Measurement and Inspection Services
Ensure part accuracy and compliance with Protolabs’ measurement and inspection services. Choose from quality checks, digital 3D inspections, CMM reports, and full FAI/PPAP documentation
Measurement & Inspection Services at Protolabs
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Ensure your parts meet critical dimensional and quality requirements with Protolabs’ comprehensive Measurement and Inspection Services. Whether you need standard quality checks or advanced metrology analysis, our engineers use both 3D digital scanning and tactile CMM equipment to deliver accurate, reliable inspection data. Turnaround times vary based on part complexity, measurement volume, and quantity, ensuring the right level of detail for every project.
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Inspection Report Capabilities
Quality Inspection Report
Included as part of our standard process
Our standard Quality Inspection Report verifies key dimensions at two critical stages of production:
- Start of the batch run
- Final inspection
The report includes three X–Y–Z measurements and follows standard Protolabs tolerances.
This service is complimentary upon request and ideal for general dimensional validation.
Digital Inspection Report
Advanced 3D Laser Scanner Analysis
For deeper insight into part accuracy, our Digital Inspection Report uses high-resolution 3D laser scanning to generate:
- Full 3D data capture
- Colour deviation plots against CAD
- Feature and surface analysis
This service adheres to standard Protolabs tolerances.
A quotation request is required.
Conventional Inspection Report (CMM)
High-Precision Tactile Measurement
Our Conventional Inspection Report uses a calibrated tactile CMM (Co-ordinate Measurement Machine) for highly accurate dimensional validation.
This option includes:
- Unlimited measured dimensions
- Support for most GD&T measurement types
- Proven accuracy for tight-tolerance features
This service follows standard Protolabs tolerances and requires a quotation request.
Supporting Documentation Packages
We can provide documentation to support:
- FAI – First Article Inspection
- PPAP – Production Part Approval Process
- EMPB – Erstmusterprüfbericht
Typical package contents include:
- Cover Sheet / Part Submission Warrant
- Process Flow
- FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
- Control Plan
- MSA (Measurement System Analysis)
- Material Certifications
- IMDS (International Material Data System) submission
Standard Protolabs tolerances apply. A quotation request is required for documentation packages.