First Article Inspection Services
As a quality control company, Pro QC provides First Article Inspection services in more than 88 countries. With over 40 years of experience, Pro QC is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to control quality at their factories and suppliers.
What is a First Article Inspection?
First Article Inspections (FAI), or Initial Production Inspections, are a critical step in ensuring that a product meets all the required specifications set forth by the customer. The purpose of FAI is to prove that a product’s design, manufacturing process, and quality control system can consistently produce parts to meet the customer’s requirements. A successful FAI will provide both the customer and manufacturer with the assurance that any part produced moving forward will meet tolerance levels and perform as expected. FAIs can be performed on both production and prototype parts.
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Advantages of First Article Inspection Services
Ensuring that the final product meets all specified requirements
Identifying any potential problems with the manufacturing process.
Allowing for modifications to be made to the manufacturing process before mass production begins.
Providing a baseline against which future inspections can be performed
Pro QC’s First Article Inspection Services
As a leading third-party quality control service provider, Pro QC helps companies all over the world meet their quality control requirements. Our team of experienced inspectors, who understand the fundamentals of the production process, conduct all inspections according to established standards. Each inspector is carefully chosen depending on the product being inspected—a textiles specialist for garments, for instance; or an electrical engineer for electrical equipment inspection—so that all products meet their specified criteria.
Once assigned to First Article Inspection, our inspector controls product quality at the beginning of the production and uses a personalized checklist to examine each part for accuracy and compliance with customer requirements. Whenever any major or critical anomalies are found during an inspection, our customers are notified at once so corrective measures can be taken.
In a First Article Inspection (FAI), all aspects of the product’s design, manufacture, and assembly are inspected to ensure that they meet the requirements specified in the contract or engineering drawing. The inspectors will verify that the dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, and assembly processes are all in compliance with the requirements. In addition, they will evaluate the function of the product and its fitness for use. The results of the FAI are documented in a report which can be used to improve the manufacturing process and prevent problems in future production runs.
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Pro QC’s First Article Inspection Reports
During a First Article Inspection service, our quality inspectors follow customized inspection checklists. They typically cover:
- Visual (workmanship) evaluation
- Functional (special testing) evaluation
- Measurement inspection
- Labeling/Packaging verification
- Photo documentation and reporting
Inspecting defects is the job of Pro QC’s quality control inspectors, who classify them into three categories: minor, major, and critical. A First Article Inspection report includes digital pictures and clients receive it within 24 hours of the service being completed. The results are either FAIL, PENDING, or PASS.
Key Differentiators
- Superior industry and technical expertise garnered since 1984
- Tailored quality solutions provided in over 88 countries
- Specialized and qualified quality inspectors
- Detailed inspection reports delivered within 24 hours
- Experienced with over 30,000 products from all industries
Key Differentiators
- Superior industry and technical expertise garnered since 1984
- Tailored quality solutions provided in over 88 countries
- Specialized and qualified quality inspectors
- Detailed inspection reports delivered within 24 hours
- Experienced with over 30,000 products from all industries
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