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Short answer:<\/strong> A stamped part containment plan should define the defect, affected lots, stock locations, sorting method, clean point, owner, reporting cadence, and release criteria. It is a short-term control after a defect, escape, or launch issue, not a substitute for root cause and corrective action.<\/p>\n

Containment matters when a defect may already be in production, transit, warehouse stock, or customer inventory. Without a written plan, the supplier and buyer may inspect different lots, use different criteria, or release parts before the clean point is proven. A clear template keeps the first 24-48 hours disciplined.<\/p>\n

Use this page with the rework and sorting decision guide<\/a>, supplier corrective action guide<\/a>, lot traceability guide<\/a>, and AQL sampling plan guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Containment plan template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plan item<\/th>\nWhat to record<\/th>\nCommon mistake<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Defect definition<\/td>\nLocation, photos, drawing requirement, actual condition, and acceptance rule.<\/td>\nUsing vague terms such as “bad surface” without a visual standard.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Affected scope<\/td>\nLot ID, material lot, tool run, plating batch, shipment date, and stock location.<\/td>\nInspecting only supplier stock while buyer or transit stock remains unknown.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sorting method<\/td>\nGauge, visual standard, operator instruction, sample size, and record format.<\/td>\nSorting with a method that cannot detect the defect consistently.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clean point<\/td>\nFirst confirmed conforming lot after correction, with date, quantity, and evidence.<\/td>\nEnding containment before the corrected process is verified.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communication<\/td>\nOwner, update frequency, accepted\/rejected counts, and escalation trigger.<\/td>\nSending late summaries after production decisions are already made.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Containment starts with traceability<\/h2>\n

The first question is not “who caused it?” The first question is “where could the defect be?” Check finished goods, WIP, parts in transit, buyer receiving stock, assembly line stock, retained samples, and parts already shipped to a customer. Tie the suspect scope to lot labels, packing lists, material certificates, and inspection records.<\/p>\n

If traceability is weak, the containment scope may need to be wider. Use the incoming inspection checklist<\/a>, deviation and concession guide<\/a>, and export packaging checklist<\/a> when shipment or receiving stock is involved.<\/p>\n

For launch programs, include pilot stock and engineering samples in the review. Early samples are often handled differently from serial production, so they can hide or reveal different risks.<\/p>\n

Make the sorting method defensible<\/h2>\n

A containment plan is only as good as its detection method. A burr, missing hole, wrong revision, mixed part, plating stain, bend crack, spring force issue, or coplanarity problem may need different inspection tools. If the supplier and buyer cannot agree on the method, run a quick correlation check before releasing sorted stock.<\/p>\n

For measurement-sensitive defects, review the Gage R&R and MSA guide<\/a>. For plating and surface issues, use the plating defect acceptance guide<\/a> and surface finish inspection guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clean point and exit criteria<\/h2>\n

Containment should not run forever. Define what must happen before normal release resumes: corrected setup, tool repair, material segregation, operator retraining, outside process correction, added inspection, or buyer approval. State how many conforming parts or lots are needed before containment is closed.<\/p>\n

The long-term action should move into corrective action. Containment protects the buyer now; root cause and prevention stop the same defect from returning.<\/p>\n

Who pays for containment work?<\/h2>\n

Cost responsibility should be agreed after evidence is reviewed, but the plan should still record who performs each task. Supplier-side sorting, buyer-side line sorting, third-party inspection, premium freight, replacement production, and scrap handling can all have different owners. A clear record of defect source, affected quantity, and inspection method makes the commercial discussion calmer and faster.<\/p>\n

Containment plan RFQ checklist<\/h2>\n

Send the drawing, defect photos, measurement data, affected quantity, lot IDs, stock locations, deadline, current line impact, proposed sorting method, and required reporting cadence. Include whether parts can be reworked, used-as-is, returned, or must be replaced.<\/p>\n

For replacement production or urgent line support, add the current drawing revision, material grade, thickness, finish, critical tolerance, approved inspection document, replacement quantity, target ship date, and any packaging rule that prevents mixed or damaged stock. This keeps the containment discussion tied to buildable parts, not only defect photos.<\/p>\n

If you need help with stamped part containment or replacement production, send the defect evidence, lot scope, drawing, and required ship date through the contact page<\/a>. For urgent sorting or controlled rework support, use the RFQ form<\/a> and include photos plus inspection criteria.<\/p>\n

FAQ: stamped part containment plans<\/h2>\n
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What is containment for stamped parts?<\/h3>\n
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Containment is a temporary control that identifies, segregates, sorts, or blocks suspect stamped parts until the clean point and release criteria are confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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How is containment different from corrective action?<\/h3>\n
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Containment protects current stock and shipments. Corrective action investigates root cause and changes the process so the issue does not return.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What is a clean point?<\/h3>\n
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A clean point is the first confirmed conforming lot after correction, identified by date, lot, quantity, inspection evidence, and release approval.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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What should a containment update include?<\/h3>\n
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Include stock locations checked, quantity sorted, accepted quantity, rejected quantity, defect evidence, open risk, next action, and expected update time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n