GENERAL POLICY
Material is subjected to a visual inspection prior to shipment from the manufacturer. Apex Fasteners conducts documentation inspection and testing. Records of inspection are established and maintained as evidence that products comply with stated standards.

SAMPLING PLAN
Sampling plans for final inspection are to conform to ANSI/ASME B.18.18.M1. ("Inspection and Quality Assurance for General Purpose Fasteners")

RECEIVING AND FINAL INSPECTION
The inspector shall deliver a copy of the inspection report to the Quality Assurance Department.

A rejected product report must be delivered immediately to an inspection supervisor for proper disposition. A copy of the rejected report shall also be delivered to the Quality Assurance Department. The rejected material is not accepted for shipment and corrective action is required from the manufacturer.

The Quality Assurance Department shall produce periodic performance reports to be reviewed and discussed at "Quality Control Committee" meetings. Such meeting shall assist vendors in improving their production processes in order to avoid future problems.

SPECIAL NOTE
Sub-contractors are subject to the rules and regulations outlined in this Quality Assurance Manual. It is the responsibility of management to assure such compliance through quality audits.

INSPECTION AND TEST RECORDS
All inspections are documented by personnel carrying out the inspections.

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