Molded Part First Article Inspection Report Template
A first article report proves that a new or changed mold produces parts that meet the drawing, cavity by cavity. This template gives you a clean structure for the dimensional table, material checks and sign off, exported as a PDF or Word file.
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Molded Part First Article Inspection Report Template
First Article Inspection Report: Molded Part
Molder: Acme Molding Inc Customer: Northgate Devices Part number and revision: CAP-118 Rev C Mold: M-0392, 8 cavities Resin: PP copolymer, Lot 24B1187 Inspection date: 2026-10-20 Reason: New mold
Sample Plan and Equipment
Sample plan: 5 parts per cavity from a stable run of 200 shots
Equipment: CMM ID CMM-02, calibrated caliper CAL-114, pin gauge set PG-07
Dimensional Results by Cavity
| Balloon # | Requirement and tolerance | Cav 1 | Cav 2 | Cav 3 | Cav 4 | Pass or fail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ||||||
| 2 | ||||||
| 3 | ||||||
| 4 | ||||||
| 5 |
Material, Appearance and Functional Checks
| Item | Requirement | Result | Pass or fail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material certificate | |||
| Color and gloss | |||
| Flash, sink, short shot | |||
| Weight | |||
| Fit or function test |
Disposition
Overall result: Approved with conditions
Comments: Cavity 6 shows the wall thickness at the low limit. Monitor for 3 lots.
Approvals
This is a general structure for molded parts. If your customer requires AS9102 or a PPAP submission, use the customer's required forms and treat this as supporting data. Extend the cavity columns to match your mold.
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Optional: talk through how first article and lot data can sit together in your system.
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How to use this report
Number every drawing dimension with a balloon and list them in the table. Measure the agreed sample from each cavity after the process is stable, not from the first shots. Record actual values, then mark pass or fail. Complete the material and appearance rows, set the overall result and gather the signatures. Keep the balloon drawing and raw gauge data with the report.
- Balloon the drawing before measuring
- Sample from a stable run
- Record measured values, not only pass or fail
- Keep the CMM output attached
Why cavity identification matters
In a multi cavity mold each cavity is effectively its own process. Shrinkage, venting and cooling differ slightly, so a good average can hide a cavity that is near a limit. Mark every part with its cavity number or keep tray positions traceable, and report by cavity. Later, if a field problem appears, cavity data lets you isolate it rather than quarantine the entire lot.
When to repeat the inspection
Repeat a full inspection after a new mold, a mold repair that touches the cavity or core, a transfer to another press or plant, a resin grade or supplier change and any significant process change. Many customers also expect periodic requalification. Note the reason on the form so the history of why each report exists is clear.
- New mold or steel change
- Mold transfer between presses or plants
- Resin supplier or grade change
- Extended downtime or periodic requalification
Common mistakes
Measuring warm parts is a classic error. Many plastics keep shrinking for hours, and some absorb moisture, so follow the conditioning time your customer or the resin supplier specifies before measuring critical dimensions. Other errors include skipping cavity traceability, using an uncalibrated gauge and approving a part that passes only on average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as an AS9102 form?
No. AS9102 has specific required forms for aerospace. This is a general molded part report. If your customer specifies AS9102 or PPAP, use their forms and attach this as supporting detail.
How many parts should I measure per cavity?
It depends on the customer requirement and part criticality. Five per cavity is a common starting point, but follow any sampling plan in the quality agreement.
Should I wait before measuring?
Yes for critical dimensions. Many resins need hours of conditioning to settle shrinkage, and nylon changes with moisture. Document the conditioning time on the report.
Can I add more cavities?
The table has four cavity columns as an example. After export, extend it in Word or Excel to match your tool, or run one report per group of cavities.
If first article results currently live in spreadsheets, we can discuss tying them to lots and molds in your ERP or quality system.
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