Traceability & Documentation

Every part DEK ships is backed by a complete, auditable record — from raw material heat number through final inspection — giving you the documentation chain required for regulated industries and mission-critical applications.

  • Contact & Non-Contact Measurement
  • GD&T Analysis
  • AS9102 FAI Reporting
100% Lot-Level Material Traceability

End-to-End Material & Process Traceability

From the moment raw material enters our facility, it is assigned a unique lot identifier that follows it through every production step. This lot number ties together mill certifications, machine programs, tool records, operator logs, in-process measurements, and final inspection reports — forming a single, retrievable record set for each order.

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Traceability Chain
  • 1

    Raw Material

    Mill Cert · Heat No.

  • 2

    IQC Verification

    Lot Assignment

  • 3

    Production Record

    Machine · Operator·Program · Tooling · Date/Time

  • 4

    In-Process Check

    SPC · Dimensions

  • 5

    Post-Processing

    Surface · Heat Treat

  • 6

    Final Reports

    Final OQC Documentation Package

Standard Documentation Deliverables

Every shipment can include a tailored documentation package. Below are the standard document types we provide — additional formats and custom packages are available upon request.

  • Certificate of Conformance

    Formal declaration that parts meet all drawing specifications, material requirements, and workmanship standards for the order.

    • Part number & revision level
    • PO reference & lot quantity
    • Authorized quality signature
  • Dimensional Inspection Report

    Complete measurement data for all critical and general dimensions, generated from CMM or calibrated instruments against drawingcallouts.

    • Ballooned drawing reference
    • Actual vs. nominal with tolerances
    • Pass/fail status per feature
  • Material Test Reports

    Mill certificates and material test reports (MTRs) verifying chemical composition, mechanical properties, and compliance to material specifications.

    • Heat & lot number traceability
    • Chemical & mechanical data
    • EN 10204 3.1 compliant
  • First Article Inspection (FAI)

    Comprehensive first-article report per AS9102 or customer format, documenting every ballooned feature on the drawing with measured values.

    • Form 1 / 2 / 3 per AS9102
    • Design characteristic accountability
    • Raw data & graphical output

Every Record, One Lot Number

DEK's lot-level traceability system assigns a unique identifier to every production batch. This identifier links together the complete record set — from the raw material's origin through every machine, operator, and inspection point — to the final shipping package. If a question arises months or years later, we can retrieve the full history within 24 hours.
  • Unique Lot Identification

    Every batch receives a serialized lot number at incoming material, maintained through all downstream operations.

  • Part-Level Serialization

    For aerospace and medical programs, individual part serial numbers are engraved and tracked throughout the process.

  • Digital Record Archive

    All records stored digitally in our QMS with a minimum 10-year retention period and rapid retrieval capability.

  • Custom Documentation Packages

    Tailored documentation to match your specific quality requirements and regulatory standards.

Built for Regulated Industries

Our documentation and traceability practices are designed to satisfy the requirements of aerospace, medical, and precision industrial quality standards.

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  • AS9100D / AS9102
    Aerospace
    Full compliance with aerospace quality and documentation requirements including FAI per AS9102 and configuration management per AS9100D.
  • ISO 13485:2016
    Medical Devices
    Documentation and traceability meeting medical device quality system requirements for components used in surgical and implantable assemblies.
  • ITAR / EAR Compliant
    Export Control
    Controlled handling, labeling, and documentation of defense-related and export-controlled items with restricted access and secure record storage.

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