Sheet Metal RFQ and First-Article Review Record

Download and use the record

Download the blank CSV worksheet

Open it in a spreadsheet editor. Add one row per check, identify the responsible person and link the actual file, sample or observation. Keep unresolved rows open instead of treating a submitted form as an approval.

What the worksheet covers

1. Part number and drawing revision
2. Material grade and thickness
3. Bend radius and reference datums
4. Critical hole/bend relationships
5. Hardware insertion specification
6. Weld sequence and cosmetic zones
7. Finish and masking requirements
8. Prototype and production quantities
9. Inspection method and fixture
10. First-article findings
11. Accepted deviation / owner
12. Release revision and packing notes

How to make an approval reviewable

1. Identify the product, file revision and physical sample before recording a finding.
2. State the expected condition and how it will be checked.
3. Attach the actual evidence and name the person responsible for the disposition.
4. Record approve, revise or hold together with the next revision and date.

This is a blank planning tool. It is not an inspection report, certification or evidence of completed work. Acceptance limits and responsibilities must be agreed for your project.

Reference sources

• ASME Y14.5: drawing and GD&T scope

Use the applicable current source, exact material grade and agreed test scope. These links provide reference context; they do not certify our business or approve your project.