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Quick Answer: What Is an Inspection Report and How Do I Make One?
An inspection report is a formal quality document that records measured results for a machined part. Each row lists a feature, its drawing specification (such as 1.000 ± 0.005″), the actual measured value and a Pass, Fail or N/A result, followed by an overall disposition. Machine shops use these reports to prove parts meet drawing requirements for first article inspection, lot acceptance and ISO 9001 records.
This free generator builds a branded inspection report in your browser with a live preview and one-click PDF download, no sign-up needed. Inputs include your company info, report and PO numbers, part name, number, revision and lot, quantities inspected, accepted and rejected, a per-feature results table and inspector notes.
What you fill in: company header | report & PO numbers | part name, number, revision & lot | qty inspected, accepted & rejected | feature × spec × actual × result rows | disposition (Accept, Reject, Rework or Concession) & inspector sign-off.
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INSPECTION REPORT
Report #: —
Date:
| Part Name | — |
| Part # | — |
| Revision | — |
| Lot / Batch # | — |
| Qty Inspected | 0 |
| Qty Accepted | 0 |
| Qty Rejected | 0 |
| Check # | Feature / Dimension | Specification | Actual Value | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OD | 1.000 ± 0.005 | 1.002 | Pass |
Overall Disposition
ACCEPT
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An inspection report is a formal document that records the results of quality checks on manufactured parts. It lists each feature or dimension measured, the specification it must meet, the actual value found, and whether the part passes or fails. Machine shops use inspection reports to prove parts meet drawing requirements.
You need an inspection report whenever a customer requires documented proof of quality. Common cases include first article inspections, lot acceptance testing, aerospace or defense contracts, and any time your quality system calls for recorded measurements. Many ISO 9001 shops generate inspection reports for every production lot.
Click the "Download PDF" button below the form. A clean PDF file will save to your computer. The filename includes your company name, part name, and report number. Works in Chrome, Edge, Safari, and Firefox.
Disposition is the final decision on what happens to the inspected parts. "Accept" means parts meet all requirements. "Reject" means parts are scrapped or returned. "Rework" means parts need additional machining to bring them into spec. "Concession" means parts are accepted with a documented deviation from the original specification.
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