01 / 10 · Agree how both teams measure

Buyer and Foundry Gauge Correlation for Repeat Cast Parts

When buyer and foundry measurements disagree, use the same identified samples before changing production. Relia can compare methods with your quality team using a shared feature definition, reference setup and part condition. Retain both teams’ readings and resolve the difference before recurring acceptance.

Your method

Feature definition, setup, instrument and result.

Shared sample

One identity, revision and known condition.

Relia method

The corresponding setup, instrument and result.

Relia works with your quality team to agree the comparison and the response to unresolved differences.

Plan your measurement comparison

02 / 10 · Joint quality planning

A Shared Sample Before Recurring Production

Relia links dimensional evidence to the drawing and the sample being measured. Correlation checks whether both teams are evaluating the same characteristic in a comparable way.

Common definition

The same feature, limits, datums and supplied condition.

Visible differences

Separate readings and method details retained for review.

Slotted upright mount with drilled rectangular foot
The slot and mounting foot need a shared feature definition and reference setup.

03 / 10 · Comparison scope

Critical Features for the Comparison

Select the features that affect fit or have produced disagreement. Identify size, position, orientation or surface requirements as distinct characteristics.

A mating gauge result and a numerical dimension can describe different things. Record the purpose of each check rather than treat the outputs as interchangeable.

Define hole size and mounting-pattern location separately

04 / 10 · Sample control

The Sample Reference and Its Condition

Identity

Part number, drawing revision and sample marking.

Condition

Finished operations, cleaning and relevant handling state.

Custody

Which sample is measured, retained or transferred.

Check for damage or contamination before comparing results. Where several samples are used, preserve each sample's identity throughout the record.

Comparison is not proof of an entire measurement system

A sample comparison addresses the agreed features and conditions. A broader repeatability, reproducibility or capability study is a separate scope to define when required.

05 / 10 · Method alignment

Both Teams' Measurement Methods

Describe support, datum establishment, clamping, contact locations and the measurement procedure. Include relevant instrument status, resolution and environmental conditions.

For computed results, identify the evaluation or fitting method used. A shared drawing does not guarantee that two unrecorded measurement routines evaluate it identically.

Long support with paired bored uprights and central pockets
Related bores make support and evaluation of the feature relationship important.

06 / 10 · Transparent results

Compare Results Without Hiding the Differences

Result record

Retain each team's reading, method and sample identity.

Difference review

Investigate consistent offsets, variation and setup-dependent results.

Agree the comparison criterion before deciding the outcome. Consider repeat measurements and measurement uncertainty where relevant; do not average away a disagreement simply to obtain an acceptable value.

Elongated eye-ended plate with multiple mounting holes
The locating eye and hole group can require different measurement approaches.

07 / 10 · Resolution and release

Resolve Disagreement and Freeze the Method

Confirm the drawing interpretation, repeat the agreed setup and document the identified cause or remaining limitation. Define escalation where the result is still unresolved.

Once approved, retain the method revision, sample reference and acceptance rule. A changed fixture, program or feature requirement returns to review.

08 / 10 · Related mounting forms

Precision Mounting Component References

Slotted mounts, paired-bore supports, eye plates and pin brackets illustrate different locating situations. Your actual drawing determines the comparison scope.

View precision mounting-component enquiriesView paired-bore casting enquiriesPlan sample approval before the batch
Upright drilled L bracket with cylindrical locating pin
A locating pin and drilled fixing face serve distinct assembly roles.

09 / 10 · Repeat production

Repeat-Order Checks After Method Approval

Retain

The approved method and drawing revision.

Check

Order-specific characteristics and sampling frequency.

Respond

Review later differences before changing the accepted method.

Relia can provide agreed key dimensional records linked to the order. Method correlation and batch traceability remain complementary controls.

Connect results to batch-linked inspection records

10 / 10 · Start the comparison

Share Critical Features and Measurement Methods

Send Relia the drawing, feature list, sample identities and your measurement procedure. Include the existing difference or the comparison criterion required before repeat releases.

Email the measurement comparison brief
Company and address
Relia Casting
No. 96 Shuyuan Road
Qingdao, Shandong, China