How do I import CMM data into an inspection report?
Export the results file from your Mitutoyo MCOSMOS (or other) software and upload it to QA-Report. Measured values map to your report fields automatically, with no manual retyping. The same works for Zeiss CALYPSO and other common CMM outputs.
Does QA-Report support AS9102 first article inspection reports?
Yes. QA-Report produces audit-ready first article inspection (FAI) documentation, including AS9102-style forms, so aerospace and automotive suppliers can submit compliant reports without rebuilding spreadsheets each time.
Can it automatically check measurements against tolerances?
Every measured value is compared against its nominal and tolerance band the moment it is imported. Out-of-tolerance results are flagged automatically, with full GD&T support for geometric callouts and datums.
Which CMM machines and software are supported?
QA-Report works with output from common CMM platforms such as Mitutoyo, Zeiss and other widely used CMMs, plus manual gauge entry. Because the import is fully configurable, it can be customized to virtually any CMM type and output format, so you're never locked to a single machine or vendor, and mixed shop floors can standardize on one reporting workflow.
Is QA-Report suitable for both first-article and in-process inspection?
Yes. The same workflow handles first article inspection, in-process checks and final inspection, with batch and serial-number tracking and a complete audit trail for every report. QA-Report also keeps all the relevant documentation (drawings, material certificates and raw measurement files) bundled with each report, so your quality records are ready for any customer, ISO 9001 or AS9100 audit at any time.
What is a CMM inspection report?
A CMM inspection report is a formal document that lists each measured dimension of a part against its nominal value and tolerance, showing whether every feature passes or fails. It is produced from the data captured by a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and is used to prove a part conforms to its drawing for quality records and customer audits. QA-Report generates these reports automatically from imported CMM data.
What should a CMM inspection report include?
A complete CMM inspection report should include the part name, drawing number and revision; each characteristic's nominal value, tolerance and measured result; a pass or fail status per dimension; the measuring equipment used; serial or batch numbers for traceability; and the inspector and date. QA-Report captures all of these fields automatically and flags any out-of-tolerance result.
What is a first article inspection report (FAIR)?
A first article inspection report (FAIR) is a documented verification that the first production part meets every drawing requirement before full production begins. In aerospace it follows the AS9102 standard (Forms 1 to 3); in automotive it is part of PPAP. QA-Report turns your CMM and gauge data into audit-ready first article inspection reports without manual retyping.
What is the difference between a CMM report and an AS9102 first article inspection report?
A CMM report documents the measured dimensions of a part, while an AS9102 first article inspection report is a broader, standardized aerospace package (Forms 1 to 3) that adds part and material accountability plus characteristic-by-characteristic verification on top of those measurements. The dimensional results from a CMM report feed directly into the AS9102 report, and QA-Report produces both from the same imported data.
Does QA-Report support PPAP dimensional inspection for automotive parts?
Yes. QA-Report produces the dimensional inspection results and reports used in automotive PPAP submissions, with measured values checked against tolerance and full part, batch and serial traceability. It covers the dimensional-results portion of PPAP so you can document part conformance without retyping CMM data. All supporting documentation is bundled with each report, so your PPAP records stay complete and audit-ready.
Can I link ballooned drawing dimensions to CMM results?
Yes. You can balloon (number) each dimension on the drawing and link it to its measured CMM result, so every value on the report maps back to a specific feature on the print. This keeps the report fully traceable and makes first article and in-process inspections easy to review.
Does QA-Report calculate MMC bonus tolerance?
Yes. QA-Report automatically calculates the bonus tolerance allowed under maximum material condition (MMC), adding the available bonus to the geometric tolerance and checking each feature against the adjusted limit. GD&T callouts with MMC or LMC modifiers are evaluated correctly without manual calculation, so conforming parts are not falsely rejected.
Is there a free plan for creating CMM inspection reports?
Yes, QA-Report offers a free plan so you can start creating CMM inspection reports without a credit card. Paid plans add more capacity and advanced features; see the pricing page for full details.
