Match traceability depth to project risk
Traceability can begin with material heat and casting lot and continue through heat treatment, machining, finishing, inspection, packaging and final reports. The required depth should be defined before production so markings and record relationships are not added retrospectively.
Define in the RFQ
- Heat-, lot- or piece-level traceability
- Cast marking, laser identification or label format
- Material certificates, inspection and test reports
- Records for nonconformance, rework and release
- Record-retention period and electronic format
Digital production support
ERP and MES functions can support order status, production progress, nonconformance traceability, equipment state, quality records and controlled work instructions. These systems connect the released process route with shop-floor execution; they do not replace the drawing or inspection plan.