PROCESS INSPECTION : Intermediate (Book with DVD) (Workbook Included)

Process Inspection: Intermediate comprehends various diverse practical and visual skills with knowledge of specialized materials and techniques. An inspection is, most generally, an organized examination or formal evaluation exercise. In engineering activities inspection involves the measurements, tests, and gauges applied to certain characteristics in regard to an object or activity. The results are usually compared to specified requirements and standards for determining whether the item or activity is in line with these targets, often with a Standard Inspection Procedure in place to ensure consistent checking. Inspections are usually non-destructive. This book will introduce the knowledge and skills for those studying and/or working in manufacturing industry to interpret and convey information in response to workplace requirements.

About this Book

The information in this book consists of competencies that a person must achieve to perform standard quality inspection of processes in different manufacturing processes in the assembly, foundry, metal and plastic sectors. Most often, inspection involves working autonomously and taking responsibility for overseeing inspection process and environment. Inspection may involve ‘first piece inspection’, fixed interval, sample etc. Depending on the inspection process, other technical units may need to be accessed.

About the Manufacturing Inspection Industry

Inspection in manufacturing includes measuring, examining, testing, or gauging one or more characteristics of a product or process and comparing the results with specified requirements to determine whether is the requirements are met for each characteristic. Common examples of inspection by measurement or gauging include using a caliper or micrometer to determine if a machined dimension of a manufactured part is within the dimensional tolerance specified in a drawing for that part, and is thus acceptable for use. Inspections may be a visual inspection or involve sensing technologies such as ultrasonic testing, accomplished with a direct physical presence or remotely such as a remote visual inspection, and manually or automatically such as an automated optical inspection. Quality inspectors are responsible for assuring that manufactured items are made and assembled correctly. They also make sure that the products meet government standards and safety regulations. Quality inspectors’ work with manufacturing professionals during the production process, often approving the quality of raw materials before manufacturing begins. When production is completed, quality inspectors are responsible for a final in-depth inspection, before signing off and approving the product. More importantly, quality inspectors find the faults in both materials and the manufacturing process. Correcting those faults ensures a better finished product for prospective consumers. When a product is completed, a quality inspector tests the performance to determine if it meets manufacturer and industry standards. If a product does not meet specific standards, recommendations are made to improve the quality of a product. Besides having an understanding of the product or service, a quality inspector must also be adept at the tools of the trade. Because many industry standards depend on weights and measurements, a variety of calibration tools may be necessary. Educational requirements to become a quality inspector vary, depending on the industry. While some employers require only a high school education, others demand extensive post-secondary education and training. Demand for quality control inspectors is likely to increase by six percent between 2012 and 2022, according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics. In 2013, the BLS reported the average salary for inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers and weighers was $18.20 per hour or $37,860 annually.