Document Version: V1.0
Applicable Standard: KCMA Certification, CARB Phase 2, North American Residential Cabinet Specifications
Inspection Scope: Material Incoming Check, Structural Construction, Hardware Performance, Surface Finish, Assembly Quality, Safety Compliance, Packaging & Shipment
Inspection Result Definition: OK (Qualified), NG (Unqualified), NA (Not Applicable)
Inspector: _______________ Inspection Date: _______________ PO No.: _______________
1. Raw Material & Board Specification Inspection
Verify all cabinet materials comply with American residential cabinet industry standards and customer technical drawings.
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Cabinet Box Board Material & Thickness | Side panels: 5/8”–3/4” premium plywood/high-density engineered wood; Back panel: minimum 1/2” thick reinforced board. No low-density particleboard for load-bearing structures. | ||
| 1.2 | Formaldehyde Emission Compliance | Meet CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde emission standards, compliant with North American residential environmental safety requirements. No pungent chemical odor. | ||
| 1.3 | Door & Drawer Front Material | Solid wood or high-grade MDF with stable structure; no warping, hollow cores, or material defects. Consistent wood grain and texture for matched sets. | ||
| 1.4 | Edge Sealing Quality | Full perimeter tight edge banding, seamless bonding, no gaps, peeling, or burrs. All cut edges are fully sealed to prevent moisture penetration and deformation. | ||
| 1.5 | Board Flatness & Stability | No bending, warping, cracking, or hollow areas on all board surfaces. Uniform density, no loose internal structure. |
2. Cabinet Structural Construction Quality Inspection
Check overall structural firmness, dimensional accuracy and assembly rationality of RTA cabinet bodies.
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Dimensional Tolerance | Overall dimension error ≤ ±0.5mm; diagonal error of single cabinet ≤ 1mm. Strictly consistent with shop drawings and order specifications. | ||
| 2.2 | Box Connection Structure | Adopt precision dado joints and confirmat screws for connection; no single staple fixing. All connection points are tight, no loose or shaking structure. | ||
| 2.3 | Corner & Stress Point Reinforcement | All cabinet corners and load-bearing stress points are reinforced; no structural weakness. Cabinet body is square, vertical and horizontal levels meet industry standards. | ||
| 2.4 | Back Panel Installation | Back panel is fully embedded and fixed tightly, no sagging, gap or deformation. Effectively supports cabinet overall stability and wall fitting. | ||
| 2.5 | Shelf & Bracket Matching | Adjustable shelf holes are accurate and symmetrical; shelf pins match perfectly. Shelves are flat and stable, no shaking after installation. |
3. Hardware & Functional Component Inspection
All hardware complies with American standard durable specifications, focusing on soft-close performance, load capacity and adjustability.
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Cabinet Door Hinges | Premium 6-way adjustable soft-close hinges; rated for 200,000+ opening/closing cycles. Silent buffering, no slamming, smooth operation, no rust or jamming. | ||
| 3.2 | Drawer Slide Rails | Undermount full-extension soft-close slides; load capacity ≥75lbs. Drawers fully open and retract smoothly, no noise, tilt or derailment. No plastic low-grade roller slides. | ||
| 3.3 | Hardware Surface Quality | Hardware surface is smooth, anti-corrosion and anti-rust treated; no burrs, scratches, oxidation or color difference. All screws and accessories are complete and matching. | ||
| 3.4 | Adjustment Performance | Hinges and slides support precise horizontal, vertical and depth adjustment to ensure perfect alignment of doors and drawers. | ||
| 3.5 | Handles & Knobs | Uniform installation position, firm fixation, no shaking. Smooth surface, no sharp edges, consistent color and style with cabinet finish. |
4. Surface Finish & Appearance Quality Inspection
Implement strict aesthetic standards for American-style cabinets, ensuring uniform color, flawless finish and durable coating.
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Finish Uniformity | Consistent color, gloss and grain matching for the whole cabinet set. No color difference, mottling or uneven coating between doors, drawers and cabinet bodies. | ||
| 4.2 | Surface Defect Inspection | No scratches, dents, bubbles, cracks, peeling, paint flow or dust particles on all surfaces. Edge and corner finish is complete without chipping. | ||
| 4.3 | Coating Durability | UV-resistant and scratch-resistant topcoat; tight adhesion, no paint peeling after slight friction. Sealed finish effectively resists daily wear, stain and moisture. | ||
| 4.4 | Seam & Gap Control | Uniform gap between adjacent doors/drawers (gap width ≤1.5mm); flat and flush splicing, no uneven height or obvious seams. | ||
| 4.5 | Internal Finish Quality | Cabinet interior surfaces are fully finished and sealed; no bare wood, rough burrs or residual processing marks, clean and neat. |
5. Assembly & Operational Function Inspection
Simulate actual assembly and use scenarios to verify overall usability and stability of RTA cabinets.
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Door Opening & Closing Test | Doors open and close freely with standard opening angle; soft-close buffer works effectively, no collision, noise or rebound. Keep stable after long-term repeated tests. | ||
| 5.2 | Drawer Operation Test | Drawers extend fully and retract in place automatically; no jamming, shaking or unilateral deviation. Load-bearing stable, no sagging after bearing weight. | ||
| 5.3 | Overall Level & Plumb | Assembled cabinet body is level horizontally and plumb vertically; no tilt, torsion or unbalanced stress. Meet wall mounting and countertop installation requirements. | ||
| 5.4 | Assembly Compatibility | All accessories and parts are completely matched; RTA assembly holes are accurate, no forced assembly or loose fitting. Assembly steps conform to standard process. |
6. Safety & Industry Compliance Inspection
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Environmental Safety | Comply with CARB Phase 2 formaldehyde emission standards, non-toxic and harmless coating materials, meet North American residential environmental safety standards. | ||
| 6.2 | Structural Safety | No sharp edges, burrs or protruding parts; all stress points are safe and reliable, no potential collapse or falling risk. | ||
| 6.3 | Industry Certification Standard | Meet KCMA performance test requirements on structural stability, hardware durability and finish wear resistance. |
7. Packaging & Shipment Inspection
| No. | Inspection Item | Professional Standard & Requirement | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Packaging Protection | Independent bubble wrap, corner protection and carton packaging; effective shockproof and anti-scratch protection. No extrusion damage during transportation. | ||
| 7.2 | Accessory Completeness | Hinges, slides, screws, shelf pins, installation manuals and other accessories are fully equipped with complete types and quantities. | ||
| 7.3 | Labeling Standardization | Clear product model, size, batch number, production date and specification labels; consistent with order information, convenient for warehousing and customer verification. |
Final Inspection Conclusion
Overall Inspection Result: □ Pass □ Fail □ Conditional Pass (Pending Rectification)
Defect Summary & Rectification Suggestion: ________________________________________________________________________
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Supervisor Signature: _______________ Date: _______________
