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Glossary

FAI

First Article Inspection

A full measurement of the first piece after a production start or a change, before the run begins.

FAI confirms that after a start, a changeover or a mould change the process produces a part that matches the drawing. In aerospace it is described by AS9102, in other industries by customer requirements.

What it looks like in the system

In Smart Control FAI is a separate procedure in the control plan. In blocking mode the operator cannot start production without its approval.

Operator screen: a required inspection before start blocks the Start production button
DiGi Smart Control

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