1.

First piece (or) first off inspection

 This is suitable for products made in automatic and semi-automatic machines.

 This inspection is done before starting the production run.

 The machine is setup and first piece is machined and checked carefully.

 If the dimensions are correct then the machine is handed over to operator.

2. Floor inspection

In floor inspection the inspection is done at the actual place of production (Shop floor).

a. Stationary inspection

 It is suitable for assembly line (or) product line (product layout)

 It is suitable for mass production

 The inspector is stationary at one place and product will be bring to the place of

inspector for checking

 Defective products will be avoided.

b. Patrol (or) Roaming inspection

 It is suitable for process layout.

 It is suitable for batch production

 The inspector will moving around in doing inspection is called patrol inspection.

 The inspectors will stops the machine if the defective pieces are due to machine

fault.

 He will re-arrange the machine and allowed to start production.

c. Centralized Inspection

 It is also known as tool room (or) view room (or) Lab inspection.

 Inspection is done in inspection booths the products are brought to inspection

booths from production centers.

 The inspection booths are maintained at required temperature and humidity.

 Precision measuring instruments and equip are available in inspection booths.

Advantages of centralized inspection

1. Operators are not disturbed.

2. No pilling of work pieces near machines.

3. Inspection will be accurate.

4. Inspection will be easy.

5. Costly and precision instruments can be used.

Disadvantages of centralized inspection

1. Not suitable for heavy work pieces.

2. Increased material handling hence chance to damage will occurs.

3. Increased handling cost.

4. Time delay occur.

5. Chances of mixing components.