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Inspection Document Checklist for Forged Flanges
Inspection documents should be agreed before quotation, not after production. This guide helps buyers specify MTC 3.1, dimensional report, PMI, UT, MT, PT, heat treatment records and third-party inspection requirements at RFQ stage.
Summary
Inspection documents should be agreed before quotation, not after production. This guide helps buyers specify MTC 3.1, dimensional report, PMI, UT, MT, PT, heat treatment records and third-party inspection requirements at RFQ stage.
List NDT, PMI and dimensional reports before price comparison
State whether third-party inspection is review, witness or release
Match markings, heat numbers and document language with the project specification
Practical Checklist
Use this list before sending drawings or line items for quotation review.
MTC EN 10204 3.1 or project-specific certificate wording
Heat number, material grade and product marking requirements
Chemical and mechanical test values required by the standard
Dimensional report scope and acceptance tolerance
PMI, UT, MT, PT, hardness, impact test or other requested inspection
Third-party inspection agency, hold point and release document
Document language, stamping, packing list and export document handover
Common RFQ Mistakes
These points often cause repeated clarification, price revisions or document mismatch.
- Requesting inspection documents only after the commercial price is agreed
- Comparing quotations without confirming whether NDT is included
- Leaving third-party inspection hold points undefined
- Not matching heat numbers between products, marks and certificates
- Forgetting document language, stamp or release-note requirements
Send RFQ for Review
Attach drawings, standards, material grades, quantity, inspection requirements and destination details for direct review.
Send your RFQ or drawing directly to BLD Forge Direct.
Email quote@bldforgedirect.com with standard, drawing, material, quantity and inspection requirements.