ABSTRACT
The concept of a dimensional inspection process designer creating a Dimensional Inspection Plan is recommended for the verification of most, if not all, product designs. This chapter leads one through a process for the creation of a Dimensional Inspection Plan. It shows some of the items worthy of consideration when writing the step-by-step process a part must go through to assess tolerance and cosmetic compliance and assure functionality. The chapter explores the uncertainties common to the inspection processes and what uncertainties are and are not permissible. It raises the point of what to do with information gained from the inspection process to improve the manufacturing procedure and quality of parts produced from that time on. The inspection planner may consider it wise to document the reasoning behind each decision in the plan. This may explain to those scrutinizing the plan the logic behind the decisions made by the planner.
