First Article Inspection

Think of a martini glass. It seems such a simple product—just one piece of glass, and everyone understands how to use it. But imagine if the stem is a little too narrow, or the glass is too thin. It becomes easier to shatter, and after a few broken glasses and maybe even a cut or two, people find themselves looking for replacements elsewhere.

That’s why precision is so important. With our First Article Inspection services, we analyze your sample product before it’s sent off to manufacturing, checking for the most minute defects in production. Whether you call it prototype inspection, full dimensional layout, Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR), or Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), or first article inspection (FAI), the information gathered is essential for all companies, big and small, involved in mass manufacturing, and can save tens of thousands of dollars by catching errors before large-scale production takes place.

With our state-of-the-art measuring tools and programs, we’ll give you an in-depth report detailing every aspect of your product. We’ll spot anything outside of your specifications, helping you create a dimensionally-flawless product that can pass any PPAP/ISIR, no matter how difficult.