Inspection codes are indictments of a possible defect or other quality-related problem found by inspectors or automated inspection equipment during manufacturing. Standard IPC Association inspection codes for electronics manufacturing are already available on the Inspection Codes tab. You can edit or delete existing codes and add new inspection codes to align with your factory's manufacturing quality standards.
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- Log into the NPI client application.
- Select Templates and Standards
> Define Quality Standards.
The Inspection Codes tab displays available inspection codes and categories.
Select the code in the list, then select the Edit
button at the top of the window.
Item Description Inspection Code Specifies an abbreviation or shortened code that defines the inspection code. Name Specifies the full name of the inspection code. Description Specifies an additional, more detailed description for the inspection code. Inspection Type Specifies the type of the inspection code: General, Aesthetic, or Catastrophic. Opportunity Type Determines opportunity counts for the specified indictment: None, Assembly, Connection, Population, Component, or Other. Should the inspection code be treated as a defect? Determines whether the inspection code should be treated as a defect for calculating DPMO: Yes or No. Collection Level Defines the minimum and maximum collection level of the inspection code.
Optionally allows multiple defect indictments per item.
Attachments Allows you to associate one or more documents to the inspection code (such as special instructions for the repair or rework of a defect) by adding files as attachments. Code Image Allows you to associate an example of what a defect might look like to an inspector by adding a drawing or photo. - Make the desired changes to the inspection code; when you are finished, select OK.
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