Inspection & Audit
Pre-production Inspection
The cheapest quality problems to fix are the ones caught before mass production. A pre-production inspection verifies that materials, components, tooling and samples meet the approved specification before the factory commits to a full run.
When it fits
When to schedule pre-production checks
Your order depends on materials or components that must meet a specification.
New tooling or moulds are being used for the first time.
A supplier change or specification change happened after sample approval.
You want documented assurance before authorising mass production.
Scope
Possible deliverables
- Pre-production checklist from your spec
- Material and component verification
- Tooling and setup review
- First-article or pilot sample check
- Readiness statement before production release
Process
Pre-production process
- 01
Checklist build
We turn your approved spec into a concrete pre-production checklist.
- 02
Material checks
Incoming materials and components are verified against the approved specification.
- 03
Setup review
Tooling, machine setup and process parameters are reviewed where relevant.
- 04
Pilot output
First articles or pilot samples are measured against tolerances and appearance standards.
- 05
Release decision
We report findings and recommend release, conditional release or correction before production starts.
Honest boundaries
Pre-production limits
- It checks readiness, not the full run — during-production and pre-shipment checks remain necessary for long production runs.
- Material verification depends on available certificates and sample evidence.
- We do not approve production on the supplier's behalf; we report findings for your decision.
Frequently asked questions
When should a pre-production inspection happen?
After sample approval and before the factory commits materials and machine time to the full run — typically one to two weeks before mass production starts.
What if materials fail the check?
The finding is escalated to you with options: substitution with approved materials, specification adjustment or supplier correction before release.
Is pre-production inspection compulsory?
It is optional but strongly recommended for new suppliers, new tooling or specification changes. It is the cheapest point to catch problems.
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