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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.

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Injection Molding Inspection Reports

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.

Available to select in “inspections” during checkout. Contact your account representative with questions.

CNC Machining Inspection Reports

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.
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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

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

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.