Inspection Reports

We offer various dimensional inspection reports to support your critical dimension verification and quality documentation requirements, such as FAIs. Compare the benefits of each to see which is best suited for your project.

Injection Molding Inspection Reports

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Benefits Provides simple evidence of inspection on a feature or features to verify molded parts match the provided model
Measurements Plane-to-plane and outside diameter dimensions based on your CAD model (X, Y, Z) to quoted tolerances
Eligibility Available upon request for most injection molding orders
2D Drawings Not required
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan Conducted on a regular basis throughout the part run
Benefits Provides a dimensional partial first article inspection of critical features (customer defined through highlighted features on attached print and confirmed through an Inspection Statement of Work)
Measurements Selected features per Inspection Statement of Work. May include plane-to-plane, hole-to-hole, ID/OD, or radii measurements as critical features. 
Additional Features Formatted report with bubbled part image and measurement results
Eligibility Unlimited/On-demand manufacturing, injection molding orders. Can be added to any other order (excludes: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPU, TPV, TPO, etc.) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR))
2D Drawings During checkout, upload a 2D drawing with critical features identified (circled/highlighted). In addition, define part and feature quantities needed.
Additional Lead Time None
Price 3 parts or 5 features are free for first Unlimited Sample order. Limited mold orders and any subsequent part order starts at $500
Sample Plan After establishing the molding process, a partial FAI is done using samples of the first parts off the tool
How to Request Available to select in "Inspections" during checkout
Benefits Provides a dimensional capability study of critical features (customer defined through highlighted features on attached print and confirmed through an Inspection Statement of Work)
Measurements Selected features per Inspection Statement of Work. May include plane-to-plane, hole-to-hole, ID/OD, or radii measurements as critical features
Additional Features Formatted report with bubbled part image, measurement results, and summary chart
Eligibility Unlimited/On-demand manufacturing, injection molding orders. Can be added to any other order (excludes: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPU, TPV, TPO, etc.) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR))
2D Drawings During checkout, upload a 2D drawing with critical features identified (circled/highlighted). In addition, define part and feature quantities needed.
Additional Lead Time None
Price 3 parts or 5 features are free for first Unlimited Sample orders. Limited mold orders and any subsequent parts orders start at $1,500
Sample Plan After establishing the molding process, the capability report will be based on customer-defined quantity of parts taken from a set of evenly distributed samples while the order is running (30-part minimum)
How to Request Available to select in "Inspections" during checkout
Benefits Verifies numerous critical dimensional specifications
Measurements Up to 50 measurements: ID/OD, plane-to-plane, hole location, and angles
Additional Features Available as defined at time of quote
Eligibility Molding orders. Eligibility will be determined at time of quote based on requested inspection
2D Drawings Required. Available to select in "Inspections" during checkout. 
Additional Lead Times Quoted at time of order, typically 6+ business days
Price Additional charges apply. contact your account representative for more details
Sample Plan Samples are selected during the molding operation based on requested quantity specified
How to Request At time of quote, select "Dimensional Inspection Report" under "Choose Additional Services. This will prompt our team to work with you to understand your needs
Benefits Verifies that a production process can reliably product a quality part repeatedly
Measurements Provided through IM CTQ and DIR offerings, depending on customer needs and requirements
Additional Features Level 3 PPAP document is provided in PDF format for requested manufacturing orders
Eligibility All injection molding orders
2D Drawings Required. Available to select in "Inspections" during checkout. 
Additional Lead Times Quoted at time of order, typically 11+ business days
Price  $1,500, in addition to the chosen inspection method requested 
Sample Plan Sample plan is based on the inspection requested
How to Request PPAP can be ordered with CTQ inspection through the "Inspection" drop down menu or selected at time or quote through "Additional Services", if more in depth inspection is required. 

Additional inspections are available and tailored to your requirements, allowing verification of numerous critical dimensions. 

At time of quote, select "Choose Additional Services" and select "Dimension Inspection Reports. This will prompt our team to work with you to understand your needs or contact your account representative to request a custom inspection.

CNC Machining Inspection Reports

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Benefits Parts are inspected. No measurement results are provided. A Certificate of Conformance is available.
Measurements Protolabs quality control inspects parts to conform with quoted dimensional and visual standards.
2D Drawings Optional
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan

Precision CNC Machining Factory: After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.

Quick-Turn CNC Machining Factory: 100% of parts are inspected.
How to Request Default
Benefits Parts are inspected and an inspection report with measurements is included.
Measurements Protolabs quality control will inspect dimensions to quoted tolerances
2D Drawings Optional
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan

Precision CNC Machining Factory: After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.

Quick-Turn CNC Machining Factory: 100% of parts are inspected.
How to Request During Quote
Benefits Verifies numerous dimensional specifications without requiring a 2D drawing
Measurements Protolabs quality control will inspect approximately 10 dimensions to quoted tolerances. GD&T will not be inspected.
Additional Features Formatted report with bubbled part image and results summary chart
2D Drawings Optional
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan

Precision CNC Machining Factory: After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.

Quick-Turn CNC Machining Factory: 100% of parts are inspected.
How to Request During Quote
Benefits Verifies the sample part conforms to all dimensions provided on a 2D drawing. 
Measurements Protolabs quality control will inspect 100% of dimensions provided on a 2D drawing, including GD&T. Quoted tolerances apply
Additional Features FAI produced on a template conforming to AS9102C standard.
2D Drawings Required
Additional Lead Time 1 day
Sample Plan

Precision CNC Machining Factory: After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.

Quick-Turn CNC Machining Factory: 100% of parts are inspected.
How to Request During Quote

3D Printing Inspection Reports

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Benefits  Includes a dimensional report of requested features, without pass/fail indication.
Measurements Bubbled/CTQ dimensions if indicated, otherwise all toleranced dimensions.
Additional Features Formatted report with bubbled part image and result summary chart
Eligibility All 3D printing technologies
2D Drawings Required
Additional Lead Time 2+ business days
Sample Plan One part per geometry, unless otherwise specified
Benefits Includes a pass/fail dimensional report of requested features
Measurements Bubbled/CTQ dimensions if indicated, otherwise all toleranced dimensions
Additional Features  Formatted report with bubbled part image and result summary chart 
Eligibility DMLS, SLS, MJF
2D Drawings Required
Additional Lead Time 2+ business days
Sample Plan One part per geometry, unless otherwise specified
Benefits Includes a dimensional report of all features in AS9102 FAIR format
Measurements All dimensions and drawing notes
Additional Features Full 3-page AS9102 document and matching bubbled drawing
Eligibility DMLS, SLS, MJF
2D Drawings Required
Additional Lead Time 2-5+ business days
Sample Plan One part per geometry

Sheet Metal Fabrication Inspection Reports

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Benefits Parts are inspected. No measurement results are provided. A Certificate of Conformance is provided.
Measurements Protolabs quality control inspects parts to conform with quoted dimensional and visual standards
2D Drawings Optional
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.
Benefits Verifies numerous dimensional specifications without requiring a 2D drawing
Measurements Protolabs quality control will inspect approximately 10 dimensions to quoted tolerances. GD&T will not be inspected.
Additional Features Formatted report with bubbled part image and results summary chart. 
2D Drawings  Optional
Additional Lead Time None
Sample Plan After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.
Benefits Verifies the sample part conforms to all dimensions provided on a 2D drawing
Measurements Protolabs quality control will inspect 100% of dimensions provided on a 2D drawing, including GD&T. Quoted tolerances apply. 
Additional Features FAI produced on template conforming to AS9102C standard
2D Drawings Required
Additional Lead Time 1 day
Sample Plan After the parts have completed manufacturing, one piece from the lot is inspected to quoted dimensional tolerances and your visual standards. We perform AQL sample places for quantities over 50.