Quality and Packing

What Items Should a Ball Screw Inspection Report Include?

Helps buyers write inspection report requirements into the RFQ instead of receiving only a generic pass statement.

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Quick answer

A ball screw inspection report should not only say passed. It should match the actual order, model, quantity, drawing revision, key dimensions, nut movement, appearance, and photo records so buyers can review risk before receiving.

The inspection report should match the actual order

A ball screw inspection report should not only say passed. Buyers can ask the report to show order number, model, quantity, drawing revision, or sample requirement so receiving and after-sales records remain traceable.

List the key dimensions clearly

Common inspection items include overall length, thread length, end dimensions, bearing journals, lock threads, shoulder positions, nut movement, appearance, pre-packing condition, and tolerance range. Custom or end machined orders should pay special attention to end dimensions.

Photo records are easier to review than text only

For repair replacement, distributor stock, or machine assembly orders, request photo records of key dimensions, nut movement photos or short video, appearance photos, and pre-packing photos for review before arrival.

RFQ checklist

  • Inspection report fields: order number, model, quantity, drawing revision, and inspection date.
  • Dimension items: overall length, thread length, end dimensions, bearing journals, and key tolerance.
  • Function items: nut movement, backlash or preload request, appearance, and cleaning condition.
  • Photo records: key dimensions, nut movement, product appearance, and pre-packing condition.

FAQ

**Does every order need an inspection report?** Standard stock can use agreed sampling or photo records; custom, end machined, and high-accuracy orders should confirm key dimensions by order.

Next step

Turn this guide into an RFQ

When the specification direction is clear, send the details below together with quantity, lead time, and packing requirements.

Include these details

  • Inspection items, dimension records, or photo evidence that must be confirmed.
  • Rust prevention, hard tube, carton, wooden case, label, and long-part support requirements.
  • Quantity, transport method, destination market, and pre-shipment confirmation needs.