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An In-Process Inspection (IPI), also known as a During Production Inspection (DPI), is performed when at least 10% of an order has been completed. Problems can be identified at an earlier stage of the manufacturing process, giving the manufacturer more time to rework and correct the situation. The production process can also be monitored to ensure that it is running according to schedule with the help of this tool. In the majority of cases, a During Production Inspection  is scheduled when the manufacturing process is between... more

For the production of robust functional parts such as panels, brackets, and enclosures, sheet metal fabrication is an excellent prototyping and manufacturing technique. Although sheet metal fabrication, in contrast to other manufacturing techniques, is actually made up of a number of different processes, each of which manipulates the sheet metal in a different way. Cutting the sheet metal, shaping it, and joining different pieces of it together are all examples of the various processes that can be used. A look at the major sheet ... more