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Manufacturing Data Book Template.

Also a Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) template

A free, neutral starting structure for fabricators delivering MDBs — or MRBs — under PED 2014/68/EU, ASME BPVC, EN 13445, NORSOK and similar codes. Cover page, table of contents and twelve chapters with 52 ready-made section dividers to adapt for your project — in the same design as the MDB Builder app.

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An MDB template is a structured document index for the certificates, reports, drawings and compliance records that a Manufacturing Data Book must contain at project handover. A typical MDB template covers project information, materials, welding, non-destructive testing, dimensional inspection, pressure or leak testing, drawings, and certificates and declarations — this free template expands those into twelve chapters with 52 ready-made section dividers.

WHAT'S INSIDE THE TEMPLATE

Twelve standard chapters, ready to adapt.

CHAPTER 01

General / Project Information

Inspection & test plan (ITP), deviations and concessions, NCRs, Certificate of Compliance, release note.

CHAPTER 02

Engineering Documentation

General arrangement drawings, calculations, as-built drawings.

CHAPTER 03

Material Documentation

Material traceability list, EN 10204 certificates, PMI results, hardness testing.

CHAPTER 04

Welding Documentation

Weld maps, WPS, PQR, consumable certificates, weld traceability, welder qualifications.

CHAPTER 05

Heat Treatment

Heat treatment procedures, PWHT reports, charts, thermocouple calibration certificates.

CHAPTER 06

Non-Destructive Examination

NDE summary and procedures, RT, MT, VT reports, personnel qualifications, calibration.

CHAPTER 07

Dimensional Control

Dimensional inspection reports, final dimensional inspection, roundness reports.

CHAPTER 08

Pressure Testing

Hydrostatic test procedures and reports, pneumatic test reports, gauge calibration.

CHAPTER 09

Surface Treatment / Coating

Blast cleaning reports, paint reports, dry film thickness, paint system specifications.

CHAPTER 10

Factory Acceptance Testing

FAT procedures, reports, punch list, release certificate.

CHAPTER 11

Preservation & Packing

Preservation procedures and records, lifting procedures, transport drawings.

CHAPTER 12

Operations & Maintenance

Operating and maintenance manuals, spare parts list, commissioning procedure.

MDB OR MRB?

Need a Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) template instead?

You're in the right place. A Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) and a Manufacturing Data Book (MDB) are the same deliverable under different names. "MRB" is the term you'll hear in oil & gas and under NORSOK; "MDB" is used more broadly across pressure equipment, structural steel and general fabrication. The structure is identical — so this template works as an MRB template too. Rename the cover, keep the chapters, adapt the index to your project's document requirements list (VDR / SDRL).

MRB INDEX SAMPLE

  1. 01.General / Project Information — Inspection & test plan (ITP), deviations and concessions, NCRs, Certificate of Compliance, release note.
  2. 02.Engineering Documentation — General arrangement drawings, calculations, as-built drawings.
  3. 03.Material Documentation — Material traceability list, EN 10204 certificates, PMI results, hardness testing.
  4. 04.Welding Documentation — Weld maps, WPS, PQR, consumable certificates, weld traceability, welder qualifications.
  5. 05.Heat Treatment — Heat treatment procedures, PWHT reports, charts, thermocouple calibration certificates.
  6. 06.Non-Destructive Examination — NDE summary and procedures, RT, MT, VT reports, personnel qualifications, calibration.
  7. 07.Dimensional Control — Dimensional inspection reports, final dimensional inspection, roundness reports.
  8. 08.Pressure Testing — Hydrostatic test procedures and reports, pneumatic test reports, gauge calibration.
  9. 09.Surface Treatment / Coating — Blast cleaning reports, paint reports, dry film thickness, paint system specifications.
  10. 10.Factory Acceptance Testing — FAT procedures, reports, punch list, release certificate.
  11. 11.Preservation & Packing — Preservation procedures and records, lifting procedures, transport drawings.
  12. 12.Operations & Maintenance — Operating and maintenance manuals, spare parts list, commissioning procedure.

Building MRBs for offshore, subsea or EPC projects? See our guide to MRB software for oil & gas →

HOW TO USE

From template to client-approved MDB.

  1. 01.Open the PDF and fill the cover page with project metadata.
  2. 02.Adapt the chapter list to the contract and the applicable code (PED, ASME, EN 13445, NORSOK).
  3. 03.List required documents per chapter in the suggested document index.
  4. 04.Track delivery and revision status as suppliers and subcontractors hand over their evidence.
  5. 05.Compile final PDFs per chapter and submit the MDB to the client for approval.

HONEST DISCLOSURE

What this template is — and what it isn't.

The template IS

  • — A neutral starting structure for an MDB
  • — Free to use, share and adapt
  • — Aligned with twelve common MDB chapters
  • — In the same design as the MDB Builder app
  • — Watermarked as a free template (corner ribbon)

The template is NOT

  • — A code-specific or contract-specific document
  • — A replacement for engineering or inspection responsibilities
  • — A live workflow tool (the MDB Builder app does that, launching Q3 2026)
  • — A legal Declaration of Conformity

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The MDB Builder app generates the structure for you, lets suppliers upload directly into the chapters they own, tracks IFR / IFA / Approved revisions, and assembles the final bookmarked PDF for online client review. You're already on the waitlist when you download the template above. Launching Q3 2026.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is included in the MDB template?

The template is a 57-page PDF with a branded cover page, a project banner page, a table of contents and a divider page for every section of a standard MDB — 52 sections across twelve chapters, from project information, engineering, materials and welding through heat treatment, NDE, dimensional control and pressure testing to coating, FAT, preservation and operations & maintenance. Every divider carries the project and product information blocks, so each section of your data book opens with a consistent header sheet.

Is the template free?

Yes — completely free. Enter your work email, agree to the privacy notice and the PDF downloads immediately. By signing up you also automatically join the early-access waitlist for the MDB Builder by BizzBit, which launches in Q3 2026.

Which codes does this template apply to?

It is a neutral starting structure that works as a base for fabrication MDBs under PED 2014/68/EU, ASME BPVC, EN 13445, NORSOK and equivalent codes. The template does not enforce one specific code — you adapt the chapter list and content to the contract and the code that applies to your project.

Can I edit the template?

The PDF is intended as a printable / fillable starting point. For a fully editable MDB structure with supplier collaboration, IFR / IFA / Approved revision tracking, automatic PDF assembly and online client review, the MDB Builder app — launching Q3 2026 — generates the same structure (and more) in three minutes per project.

Do I need an account to download?

No. You enter your work email and download the PDF directly. We use your email to send you product updates from MDB Builder by BizzBit. Unsubscribe is one click in every email.

Can I use this as a Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) template?

Yes. A Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) and a Manufacturing Data Book (MDB) are the same deliverable under different names — 'MRB' is the term common in oil & gas and under NORSOK, while 'MDB' is used more broadly. The same template works as an MRB template: rename the cover to 'Manufacturing Record Book', keep the chapter structure, and adapt the index to your project's document requirements list (VDR/SDRL).

What does a typical MRB index look like?

A typical MRB index lists the same chapters as an MDB — project information, materials (with EN 10204 3.1/3.2 certificates), welding (WPS/PQR/welder qualifications), NDT reports, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, drawings (including as-built), and certificates and declarations. Each chapter then lists the individual documents collected for that item, tagged with revision and status. The template's section dividers double as an MRB index sample you can fill in directly.

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