
Operations | Reference Manual
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Why First Article? Prior to manufacturing any product, all assembly data
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and materials
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should be reviewed
for accuracy and completeness. Then, a First Article Inspection can be performed to validate that the physical
first assembly has been constructed in accordance with the design specifications prior to releasing the line for
full production. This process is simply known as the “First Article,” which is the primary function of the FA
Inspector.
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The FA Inspector is a scanner-based optical inspection system with complete facilities to automate first article
inspection and ongoing quality assessment tasks. The FA Inspector has two primary inspection modes:
AOI Mode — Automated Optical Inspection or AOI Mode uses template matching instead of algorithm-
based analysis; which dramatically speeds up test development and does not require programming.
Comparator Mode — Fast interactive “comparisons” of two or more PCBs. Setup <5min.
Inspection Reports, both AOI and Comparator Modes generate comprehensive inspection reports complete
with error location marks, fault classifications including the full PCB image or XY layout for easy rework.
Reports can be viewed, printed, saved or emailed to customers for rapid prototype review. First Article
inspection reports can provide a record of conformance or nonconformance for each assembly. These reports
classify key elements of the final assembly as pass or fail and provide sufficient details to assist the
manufacturer in resolving manufacturing errors.
Built-in Utilities, the FA Inspector has several built-in utilities to facilitate the First Article and quality
assessment inspection process. These tools streamline the workflow and enhance the ability to find, report and
resolve short-comings throughout all stages of product manufacturing.
Validating assembly documentation
Facilitating fast accurate verification of build-to-specifications
Generation of detailed inspection records (w/ explanation of any noncompliant results)
Ongoing quality assessment of the assembled product
Ongoing traceability, barcode support, repair travelers, SPC data logging and more…
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Drawings, change and revision notes, part specifications, etc.
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Parts, components, subassemblies, etc.
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