Press and Process Qualification Record

Inspection template for documenting press or process qualification runs, acceptance criteria, and validated operating window before production release.

Inspection Identification and Qualification Scope

• Equipment or process identifier matches qualification scope
• Qualification type selected
• Product, material, or job number recorded
• Qualification run date and time recorded
• Qualified by and reviewed by recorded
• Reference protocol, SOP, or validation plan attached

Validated Operating Window

• Setpoint or target operating range documented
• Press force, pressure, or tonnage within validated range
• Temperature within validated range
• Dwell time, cycle time, or residence time within validated range
• Speed, feed rate, or stroke rate within validated range
• Environmental conditions recorded if part of acceptance criteria

Qualification Run Results and Acceptance Criteria

• First article or initial output meets dimensional or functional criteria
• Sample size meets protocol requirement
• Critical quality attributes within acceptance criteria
• Process capability or repeatability documented
• Any non-conformance, deviation, or out-of-spec result recorded

Equipment Condition, Controls, and Safety

• Guards, interlocks, and emergency stops functional
• Lockout-tagout applied and removed per procedure during setup and adjustments
• Calibration status of critical instruments verified
• PPE requirements followed for the qualification activity
• Housekeeping and work area free of trip, pinch, and contamination hazards
• Any safety deficiency or equipment abnormality documented

Disposition, Corrective Action, and Sign-Off

• Qualification outcome selected
• Corrective actions documented for any failure or deviation
• Validated operating window approved for production use
• Inspector signature