Quality & Documentation
Quality documentation built into the manufacturing flow.
FWM supports traceability, inspection, testing, first-article documentation, weld records, certificates of conformance, and customer-specific quality packages from one U.S. manufacturing floor in Hudson, New Hampshire.
Documentation requirements are reviewed during engineering intake and quoting.
Material traceability
Lot and heat records from receipt to shipment.
In-process inspection
Dimensional and weld checks at each stage.
Test records
Hydrostatic, leak, and DPI records kept with the job.
Customer-specific documentation
Packages built around the approved scope.
Overview
Control starts before production begins.
Quality is not a final-step inspection at FWM. Requirements are reviewed during engineering intake, so drawings, materials, tolerances, inspection points, test requirements, documentation, packaging, and shipment expectations are understood before the first cut.
Planning the documentation up front means the record is built alongside the part, not assembled at the last minute. By the time a job reaches shipping, the traceability and inspection records already exist.
Best for
OEMs, vaporizer customers, and contract manufacturing programs with documentation, traceability, and quality-control requirements.
Available documentation
Material certs, weld maps, test reports, inspection records, first article documentation, and certificates of conformance based on customer requirements.
Quality Flow
Traceability from material receipt to final shipment.
Every job moves through the same controlled gates. Each gate connects records back to the job so the history travels with the part.
Engineering review
Review drawings, specifications, tolerances, documentation requirements, testing requirements, and customer quality expectations before production begins.
Drawings · Specs
- 01
Engineering review
Review drawings, specifications, tolerances, documentation requirements, testing requirements, and customer quality expectations before production begins.
Drawings · Specs
- 02
Material receipt
Verify material certs, lot and heat information, and project-specific material requirements.
MTR · Lot / Heat
- 03
Production routing
Connect cutting, machining, forming, welding, assembly, and inspection steps to the job record.
Job router
- 04
In-process inspection
Capture dimensional checks, weld inspection, and fit-up verification at required checkpoints before the job moves downstream.
Dimensional · Weld
- 05
Testing
Perform hydrostatic, leak, dye penetrant, dimensional, or customer-specified testing as applicable.
Test records
- 06
Documentation package
Compile required records such as MTRs, inspection records, test certificates, weld maps, FAI documentation, cleaning documentation, and CoCs.
MTR · FAI · CoC
- 07
Packaging and shipment
Package, label, and ship with the required documentation based on customer and project requirements.
Label · Ship
Documentation
Documentation packages matched to the program.
Documentation requirements vary by product, customer, service, and destination. FWM reviews required records during intake and builds the documentation package around the approved scope.
- Material Test Reports (MTRs)
- Lot and heat tracking
- Certificates of Conformance (CoC)
- Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)
- Weld maps
- Welder qualification records, where currently supported
- In-process inspection reports
- Final dimensional inspection
- First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Hydrostatic test certificates
- Leak test certificates
- Dye penetrant inspection reports
- Other customer-specified testing records, where applicable
- Cleaning documentation
- Custom QC packages
- Destination and customer documentation requirements
- Program-specific quality plans
Final documentation scope is confirmed during engineering review and quoting.
Testing
Testing and inspection capabilities.
Not every test applies to every product. Required methods are confirmed during engineering review based on the product, service, and customer specification.
Hydrostatic pressure testing
Pressure testing to customer specifications to verify structural integrity and leak-tight performance of pressure-containing assemblies.
Where used · Where required by product or specification
Leak testing
Leak testing performed where required by product, service, or customer specification.
Where used · Where specified
Dye penetrant inspection
Non-destructive surface inspection for welds or base materials where specified.
Where used · Where specified
Dimensional / CMM
Coordinate measuring machine inspection and manual dimensional verification for critical features, first article, and in-process checks.
Where used · Critical features and FAI
Visual weld inspection
Visual inspection of welds based on applicable project requirements.
Where used · On weldments
PT / RT, on request
Penetrant or radiographic inspection available on request where specified and approved for the program.
Where used · On request
Standards
Standards, procedures, and project-specific requirements.
FWM reviews applicable code, welding, testing, inspection, traceability, cleaning, and documentation requirements during engineering intake. Final scope depends on the product, service, drawing package, customer requirements, and approved quote.
Applicable standards and acceptance criteria are confirmed during quoting.
- Applicable standards and acceptance criteria are confirmed during quoting.
- Testing requirements are confirmed by product, service, and customer specification.
- Inspection records and documentation packages are matched to the approved scope.
- Material test reports and certificates of conformance are available by program.
- Manufactured in the USA at the FWM Hudson, New Hampshire facility.
Data Protection
Drawing control, NDA review, and technical-data protection.
Customer drawings, specifications, production data, and technical packages are treated as proprietary. FWM supports NDA-first review and limits access to the internal team assigned to the project.
Files are access-controlled and handled by the production team working the job. When a program ends, FWM follows customer-directed retention or destruction procedures where applicable.
- NDA-first review available
- Access-controlled project files
- Production-team-only access
- Customer-directed retention or destruction procedures, where applicable
- Controlled handling of drawings and technical data
Non-Conformance
When an issue is found, the record stays with it.
Non-conformances are documented, reviewed, dispositioned, root-caused, and corrected according to FWM's quality procedures. Customer communication and transparency are part of the process when an issue affects the program.
- 01Identify
- 02Contain
- 03Document
- 04Disposition
- 05Correct
- 06Verify
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FWM maintains documented quality procedures, in-process inspection, and full material traceability from raw material through final shipment. Program-specific quality plans are developed during engineering review, and welding qualification documentation is confirmed for the applicable scope.
Depending on the product, service, and customer requirements, FWM supports hydrostatic pressure testing, leak testing, dye penetrant inspection, and dimensional verification including CMM. Required testing is confirmed during engineering review and performed by trained personnel following documented procedures.
Documentation scope is matched to the program and can include Material Test Reports (MTRs), certificates of conformance, inspection and dimensional records, weld maps, first article documentation, and test certificates such as hydrostatic, leak, and dye penetrant records. Final scope is confirmed during engineering review and quoting.
FWM has supported customers with strict documentation and traceability requirements, including lot and heat traceability from raw material through final shipment. Specific certification and compliance requirements are reviewed by project. Confirm current status with FWM during quoting.
Non-conformances are identified, contained, documented, dispositioned, root-caused, corrected, and verified according to FWM's quality procedures. FWM communicates with customers when an issue affects the program.