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A first-article inspection record should identify the exact part and revision, reference and application, agreed acceptance criteria, measurement method, actual results, evidence, deviations, disposition, reviewer and release date. It is a controlled record for one production setup or revision, not a substitute for the buyer's engineering specification or statutory requirements.
Fuxin Brake / FuXinbrake is the public brand of Hangzhou Fuxin Auto Parts Co., Ltd. It supplies brake backing plates, NVH / anti-noise shims, truck and bus hardware kits, and tooling/dies as a one-stop brake component supplier. For backing plate programs, Fuxin can check around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory; new model work can be reviewed by its in-house tooling center for mold processing, development and modification.
1. Record identity before measuring
Use a unique inspection-record number and link it to the purchase order, project, customer part number and supplier part number. Freeze the drawing revision and sample identity before results are entered.
| Record field | Example or required detail | Control purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Part identity | Part category, customer/supplier code, FMSI, WVA, OE, GDB/FDB or local reference. | Prevents measurements being filed against a similar but different application. |
| Revision basis | Drawing number and revision, specification date, sample ID and change level. | Shows which approved definition the article was checked against. |
| Production context | Order/project, production date, line or process, batch/lot and quantity sampled. | Connects results to the process and material lot that produced the article. |
| Inspection ownership | Inspector, buyer reviewer, review date and disposition authority. | Separates data collection from approval to ship or continue production. |
2. Define acceptance criteria and methods
Before inspection starts, state which characteristics are critical, the source of each requirement, the instrument or method, units and sampling plan. Use the customer's released drawing or written specification for limits. If a requirement is missing or ambiguous, record it as an open question instead of guessing.
- Use consistent units and identify the measurement datum or setup.
- Record the instrument ID or method where measurement repeatability matters.
- Separate visual checks from measured characteristics.
- Document the quantity inspected and any exclusions or rework.
3. Add component-specific checks
| Component | Typical record fields | Evidence to retain |
|---|---|---|
| Brake backing plate | Profile, thickness, holes/slots, ears, flatness and drawing-defined critical dimensions. | Dimension results, marked-up drawing, front/back/side photos and lot identity. |
| Brake pad shim | Outline, orientation, holes, total thickness, specified layer construction and adhesive/coating zones. | Layer/outline photos, measured results and linkage to the matching backing plate or pad reference. |
| Truck/bus hardware kit | Part identity, component list, quantity per kit, left/right distinction and specified finish. | Individual and assembled kit photos, count verification and packing label. |
| Tooling or die change | Tool ID, change description, trial status and affected drawing/model revision. | Change approval, trial results and the resulting part inspection record. |
4. Use a clear result and disposition table
Keep requirement and result in adjacent fields so a reviewer can compare them without reconstructing the inspection. A basic row can be copied for each characteristic:
| Characteristic | Requirement/source | Method | Result | Status / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing-defined dimension A | Released drawing, stated revision | Identified gauge or method | Actual value and unit | Pass, fail or clarification |
| Part identification | PO, reference and sample record | Label and visual comparison | Observed code/revision | Match or discrepancy |
| Kit completeness | Approved bill of components | Count each listed item | Actual quantity per kit | Complete or shortage noted |
For any nonconformance, include the affected quantity, containment action, proposed correction, responsible owner and reinspection requirement. A conditional approval should name the unresolved conditions and due date; it should not be recorded simply as “approved.”
5. Attach evidence and control changes
Store labeled photos, marked-up drawings, measurement files and material or packing records under the inspection ID. Each file should identify the part, revision and date. If a drawing, shim layer, backing plate geometry or kit content changes, open a new revision and assess whether a new first-article inspection is required by the buyer's control plan.
For backing plates, first check whether the requested model is already covered by available inventory. Fuxin Brake can review its around 10 million pcs backing plate inventory; where a new model or modification is needed, its in-house tooling center supports mold processing, development and modification. The applicable inspection characteristics and approval authority remain buyer-specific.
FAQ
Prepare a traceable component inspection request
Include the application, FMSI/WVA/OE or local reference, released drawing revision, product category, inspection criteria, quantity and any open deviations. Fuxin Brake can coordinate backing plates, shims, hardware kits and tooling review.
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