ASEA METAL — QA Manual (Print)

ASEA METAL CO., LTD. — QA Manual (Stainless Steel Tubes)

Quality Policy
Applicable Standards
Definitions
Material Control & Traceability
Manufacturing Control
Inspection & Testing
Measuring Equipment & Calibration
Nonconformance & CAPA
Packaging, Preservation & Shipping
Document Control & Record Retention
Responsibilities (RACI)
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Template
Forms & Checklists (Appendix)
Revision History

ASEA METAL — Quality Assurance Manual

Scope: Stainless steel tubes & pipes (Heat Exchanger Tubes, Instrumentation Tubing, U-bend Tubes, Finned Tubes) and related inspection / documentation.
Company: ASEA METAL CO., LTD.
Revision: 2026-04 (Website edition)

1) Quality Policy

ASEA METAL is committed to delivering stainless steel tubing and piping that meet customer specifications and applicable standards through controlled manufacturing, verified inspection, and complete documentation. Our core principles are traceability, consistency, and on-time delivery.

Fit-to-spec: dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and cleanliness aligned to project requirements.
Traceability: heat number / lot control from raw material to shipment.
Verification: inspections and tests performed to defined acceptance criteria and recorded.
Continuous improvement: corrective actions and preventive actions based on nonconformance and customer feedback.

2) Applicable Standards (Typical)

The exact standard and inspection scope are defined by the purchase order / project ITP. Common references include (but are not limited to):

ASTM / ASME: A213, A269, A312, A688 (as applicable to product and service).
EN 10204: 3.1 / 3.2 (when requested).
NDT methods: Eddy Current (ET/ECT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Hydrostatic / Pneumatic (as specified).
Customer requirements: inspection hold points, third-party inspection, special marking / packing.

3) Definitions (Key Terms)

Heat / Melt No.: unique identifier linking finished tubes to the melt.
Lot: a controlled grouping (same size, grade, heat, and heat-treatment charge unless specified otherwise).
MTC / MTR: Mill Test Certificate / Report (chemical + mechanical).
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan (customer/project specific).

4) Material Control & Traceability

Incoming verification: grade / heat number / documentation check (MTC) before release to production.
Identification: materials remain identified through production using heat number, lot number, and production travelers.
Segregation: nonconforming or suspect material is clearly labeled and segregated.
Records: traceability records are maintained from raw material to final shipment.

5) Manufacturing Control (Overview)

Process steps vary by product type. ASEA METAL controls critical parameters and verifies outputs at defined checkpoints.

Process	Control Point	Typical Record
Cold drawing / sizing	OD / WT control, surface condition	In-process dimensional sheet
Heat treatment (if applicable)	Time / temperature, furnace chart	Heat-treatment record
Straightening / cutting	Length, end condition, squareness	Cut length report
Cleaning / preservation	Cleanliness, caps, moisture control	Cleaning / packing checklist

6) Inspection & Testing (Typical Menu)

Inspection items are selected by standard and customer specification. ASEA METAL provides records and certificates as required.

Item	Method (Example)	Acceptance (Example)	Record
Visual	Surface check, dents, scratches	No harmful defects per spec	Visual inspection sheet
Dimensional	OD / WT / length / straightness	Per ASTM/PO tolerance	Dimensional report
PMI (optional)	XRF or OES	Grade confirmation	PMI log
Eddy Current (ET/ECT)	NDT per applicable standard	Per standard criteria	ET record
Hydro / Pneumatic (optional)	Pressure test per PO/ITP	No leakage	Test certificate

7) Measuring Equipment & Calibration

Measuring instruments are identified and controlled.
Calibration is performed at defined intervals; out-of-calibration equipment is segregated and investigated.
Calibration records are retained and can be provided when requested.

8) Nonconformance & Corrective Action (CAPA)

Nonconforming products are identified, segregated, and dispositioned (rework / use-as-is with approval / scrap).
Corrective actions address root cause; preventive actions reduce recurrence risk.
Customer notification is performed when required by contract/ITP.

9) Packaging, Preservation & Shipping

Protection: end caps, wrapping, moisture control (as required).
Marking: heat number/lot, size, grade, standard, PO reference.
Packing: bundles / wooden cases per size and transportation mode.
Documents: packing list, MTC, inspection records (as agreed).

10) Document Control & Record Retention

Documents are reviewed and issued with controlled revision.
Records are retained for an agreed period (project requirement / internal policy).

11) Responsibilities (RACI Overview)

The table below is a practical role map. Actual titles may vary by project and factory; responsibilities remain consistent.

Activity	Sales	Production	QA/QC	Management
Contract review / RFQ confirmation	R	C	C	A
Supplier / raw material approval	C	R	A	C
In-process inspection	I	R	A	I
NDT planning & execution	I	C	A/R	I
Release, packing & shipment docs	C	R	A	I
Nonconformance disposition	I	R	A	C

12) Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) — Template

Use this template for customer projects. Add/Remove items per PO/spec and indicate Hold/Witness points.

Stage	Inspection / Test	Standard / Method	Acceptance	Record
Incoming	MTC check / Heat No. verification	PO / EN 10204	Match required grade	Incoming log
In-process	OD/WT measurement	ASTM tolerance	Within tolerance	Dimensional sheet
NDT	Eddy Current (ET/ECT)	Applicable ASTM	Per criteria	ET report
Pressure	Hydro / Pneumatic (if required)	PO / ITP	No leakage	Test cert
Final	Visual + marking check	Work instruction	Correct marking	Final checklist
Packing	Caps / moisture / crate	Packing spec	Damage-free	Packing list

13) Forms & Checklists (Appendix)

The following blank forms can be used for internal control or provided to customers upon request.

A) Incoming Material Verification Checklist

PO / Project
Supplier / Mill
Grade / Standard
Heat No. / Lot
MTC received	□ Yes □ No
PMI required	□ Yes □ No
Result / Remarks

B) Final Inspection & Packing Checklist

Item	OK / NG / Remark
OD / WT / Length verified
Visual condition acceptable
Marking / labels correct (Heat No., grade, size)
End caps installed
Packaging type per PO (bundle / case)
Documents attached (MTC, reports, packing list)

14) Revision History

Revision	Date	Description
2026-04	2026-04-07	Initial website edition for QA Manual posting (ASEA METAL).

Appendix Pack (Extended)

The following pages are practical templates and check sheets used for stainless tube production, inspection, packing, and document packages.
Note: Fill-in areas are intentionally large to support printing and handwriting.

15) Incoming Material Log (Blank)

Date	Supplier	Heat No.	Grade	Size	Qty	Remark

16) In-Process Dimensional Check Sheet (Blank)

Use for OD/WT/Length sampling during sizing/cutting/finishing.

Heat / Lot	Size	Spec Tol.	Machine/Line	Inspector / Date

No.	OD (mm)	WT (mm)	Length (mm)	Ovality	Remark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

17) U-Bend Tube Process Checklist (Blank)

Recommended checkpoints: bending radius, springback, wrinkle, ovality, end squareness, and marking preservation.

Project/PO	Heat/Lot	Size	Bend Radius	Operator / Date

Check Item	OK	NG	Remark
Visual after bending (wrinkle / dent / scratch)
Ovality at bend
Leg length / center distance
End condition / squareness
Marking / traceability maintained
Cleaning / caps installed
Final packing condition

18) NDT Record Sheet (ET/ECT/UT) (Blank)

Method	Procedure/Std.	Sensitivity / Setting	Operator / Date

Tube No.	Indication	Disposition	Retest	Remark
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

19) Nonconformance Report (NCR) (Blank)

NCR No.

Date

PO / Project

Heat / Lot

Description of nonconformance

Immediate action / segregation

Disposition (□ Rework □ Use-as-is □ Scrap □ Return)

Root cause / corrective action

20) Final Documentation Package Checklist (Blank)

Typical pack: MTC, dimensional report, NDT reports, pressure test certificate (if required), packing list, photos (if required), EN 10204 3.1/3.2 (if required).

Document / Record	Included	Remark
MTC / MTR (chemical + mechanical)	□
Dimensional inspection report	□
Eddy Current / UT report	□
Pressure test certificate (if required)	□
Final inspection checklist	□
Packing list / marking list	□
Customer / TPI witness records (if any)	□
Other	□

21) Calibration Status Log (Blank)

Track measuring equipment: micrometers, vernier calipers, thickness gauges, etc.

Equipment ID	Description	Range	Last Cal.	Due	Status/Remark

22) Visual Inspection Report (Blank)

PO / Project

Heat / Lot

Size

Quantity

Acceptance criteria (summary)

Findings / Remarks

Inspector

QA Approval

23) Packing Standard Checklist (Blank)

Use for bundle/case packing verification before shipment.

Item	OK	NG	Remark
End caps installed on all tubes
Tube surface protected (wrapping / separators)
Moisture control applied (desiccant / VCI if required)
Correct labels and marking list attached
Wooden case integrity (if applicable)
Strapping and corner protection
Photos taken (if required)
Final count and packing list verified

24) Heat Treatment Record (Blank)

Furnace ID	Charge No.	Grade	Temp/Time	Operator / Date

Notes / Deviations

25) CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) Form (Blank)

CAPA No.

Related NCR No.

Problem statement

Root cause analysis (5-Why / Fishbone)

Corrective action plan

Preventive action / recurrence prevention

Owner / Due date

Effectiveness check

26) Training Record (Blank)

Employee	Topic	Date	Trainer	Result / Signature

27) Internal Audit Checklist (Blank)

Audit Item	OK	NG	Remark
Document control / revision availability
Traceability: heat/lot marking maintained
Calibration status within validity
NCR/CAPA process applied and closed
Packing and preservation per spec
Records complete and retrievable
Customer requirements (ITP) implemented
Training records current for operators/inspectors

28) Supplier Evaluation Record (Blank)

Use for mills, processors, NDT subcontractors, and packing suppliers.

Supplier	Scope	On-time	Quality	Docs	Remark

For inquiries, please contact ASEA METAL CO., LTD. at [email protected].

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