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What is First Article Inspection (FAI)?
Full dimensional inspection of the first part from a new set-up or production run against every drawing characteristic.

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Why it matters when buying machined parts
FAI proves the process before the full batch is made, avoiding costly scrap and delays.
At Precision Machining India we apply this daily in our ISO 9001:2015 certified plant in Pune, India. Send us your drawing for a quote within 24 hours.

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Full dimensional inspection of the first part from a new set-up or production run against every drawing characteristic.
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