What they are
Thickness Reports are the dimensional evidence for each batch — the five-point (or more) readings taken with a Fischerscope XRF or a micrometer after plating. They prove the coating is within spec.
Menu: Plating → Certificates → Thickness Reports.
Box ① + New. Box ② column header with filter toggles for Pass/Fail status. Box ③ open any record.
Creating a report
Click + New:
| Field | How filled |
|---|---|
| Batch | Pick the batch that was just plated |
| Coating | Auto from batch |
| Spec Min / Max | Auto from coating config |
| Readings | 5+ rows; enter µm values + location (center, edge, threads, etc.) |
| Operator | You |
| Device | Which Fischerscope (links to calibration record) |
Typical 5-point pattern
For flat parts, standard is:
- Centre
- 3 o'clock edge
- 6 o'clock edge
- 9 o'clock edge
- 12 o'clock edge
For complex geometry, customer spec may require additional points (e.g. inside bores, threads).
Auto-pass / fail
As readings are entered:
- Each row compares against Spec Min / Max from the coating.
- Green dot = in spec.
- Red dot = out of spec.
- Overall Status = worst-case: if any row fails, overall fails.
Overall Pass: the report closes cleanly, linked to CoC. Overall Fail: an NCR is auto-created; CoC cannot be signed until the NCR disposition is known (rework / scrap / accept-with-deviation).
Linking to CoC
Once saved, the thickness report is auto-linked to the CoC for the same batch + SO. CoC PDF pulls the readings.
Device calibration
The Device field links to a calibration.record. If the device is past its calibration due date, the thickness reading is flagged as suspect and the report state becomes Pending Recal. Fix by completing the calibration, then re-link.
What can go wrong
Readings all read 0
Either the device wasn't zeroed/calibrated, or the spec min is blank (so 0 passes trivially). Check Spec Min/Max on the coating config.
Fischerscope reads inconsistently
Suspect uncalibrated device. Check calibration record. Have the instrument re-zeroed.
Batch doesn't appear in dropdown
Batch is still in progress — thickness readings come AFTER plating operation completes. Finish the plating WO first.