Trial Sample Approval and Release
Stamped Part and Die Trial Acceptance
Use a formed flange to show how a trial result is recorded, who approves it and what that approval releases.
- Process
- Record the trial result and the release decision
- Materials
- Confirm the sheet grade, thickness and condition used for the trial
- Quantity
- Record the agreed sample count and the IDs of the samples inspected
- Inspection
- Compare the recorded flange height with the limit on the agreed drawing revision
Product Overview
Consider a trial sample with a formed flange that must clear a mating part. The flange height is one item on the acceptance record. Before the trial, agree which drawing revision controls the check, how each sample will be identified and who can approve the result.
Key Features
- Link each result to a sample ID and the drawing revision used to judge it.
- Record the specified limit, the actual reading and the disposition for each required check.
- State the sample set and the deliverable covered by the approval.
Manufacturing Considerations
- Record the sheet specification, trial setup and number of samples run. For a standalone die, note any difference between the trial setup and the receiving press or feed arrangement that could affect the result. Agree whether the existing evidence covers that difference or whether a further trial is needed.
Quality Control & Inspection
- Measure the flange from the drawing datum in the specified support condition. Enter the actual height beside the drawing limit and identify the sample measured. If a reading falls outside the limit, record the deviation, correct the issue and retest the affected requirement. Release the affected scope only after the retest meets the agreed acceptance criteria and the designated approver approves the result.
- Record the approver, approval date and release scope. For a finished-parts order, release production within the approved scope after the sample results meet the agreed acceptance criteria and are approved. For a standalone die, complete the agreed pre-shipment trial and sample approval, then prepare the die for customer-arranged collection under the agreed handover terms.
Specifications to Confirm
| Trial baseline | Record the drawing revision, sheet specification and sample IDs. |
|---|---|
| Acceptance entry | Enter the datum and support condition, specified limit, actual result and disposition. |
| Release record | Identify the approver, date, covered samples and deliverable. Attach any applicable deviation, corrective action, passing retest or handover records. |
Assembly Considerations
Flange clearance
Identify the mating surface and the assembly condition that governs the clearance check.
Use of trial results
For a standalone die, identify receiving-setup differences that could affect the approved fit or sample comparison.
Related Products
Request a Trial-Sample Review
Send the current drawing, sheet specification, proposed acceptance checks and any existing trial record. State whether the deliverable is finished parts or a standalone die.
