Incoming Goods Inspection – Armour Steel

Date: 4 September 2026

Ensure that delivered armour steel plate matches the order, the certificate and the approval before it goes into production.

• The 3.1 or 3.2 certificate is on hand and matches the order, grade, batch and thickness.
  The 3.1 or 3.2 certificate is on hand and matches the order, grade, batch and thickness.
• The batch number on the plate matches the certificate, and any transfer for split plates is documented.
  The batch number on the plate matches the certificate, and any transfer for split plates is documented.
• Thickness is measured, with the understanding that it is a lower limit, not a tolerance band.
  Thickness is measured, with the understanding that it is a lower limit, not a tolerance band.
• Flatness is checked against EN 10029 type H, bearing in mind that the component requirement is usually significantly tighter.
  Flatness is checked against EN 10029 type H, bearing in mind that the component requirement is usually significantly tighter.
• The manufacturer's marking does not lie on a future bend line.
  The manufacturer's marking does not lie on a future bend line.
• Residual magnetism is measured and the limit value is met, because bought-in plates may have come from the dealer's magnetic crane.
  Residual magnetism is measured and the limit value is met, because bought-in plates may have come from the dealer's magnetic crane.
• Surface and primer condition are recorded and any transport damage is documented.
  Surface and primer condition are recorded and any transport damage is documented.
• Storage is dry, with separating layers, and outside magnetic crane zones.
  Storage is dry, with separating layers, and outside magnetic crane zones.
• For Q3 production, the incoming goods inspection is logged.
  For Q3 production, the incoming goods inspection is logged.