Scope of the Inspection

The mention of inspection may immediately signify to many an ability to measure. It calls up visions of micrometer, height gages, surface plates, indicators, and the host of measuring devices developed use for inspection. Measurement is an important part of inspection. But it is not only this. The term implies visual inspection, the act of looking at parts and pieces and classifying the work by eye as satisfactory or reject. Visual skill and good judgement, good interpretation of the specifications, in determine the quality of shop products are properly the successful inspector should develop.