Precision matters in manufacturing. To ensure that their product is being produced exactly as it was designed, companies will request a first-article inspection before it is mass-produced. This comprehensive process of product analysis allows manufacturers to both determine whether the first sample of the product complies with its design specifications, and to document the specific characteristics of the product for future use as a reference standard in quality assurance efforts.
Applied Technical Services performs first article inspections to help our manufacturing clients consistently deliver products that fully adhere to their design specifications. We accomplish this using the following testing capabilities:
Our First Article Inspection Capabilities:
Dimensional Analysis
- 100% Dimensional Layouts
- 3D Scanning
- CMM
- Computed Tomography
Material Characterization
Mechanical Properties
- Fatigue Strength
- Hardness
- Heat Treat Condition
- Impact Resistance
- Resistance to Hydrogen Embrittlement
- Tensile Strength
- Weld Integrity
- Yield Strength
Paint/Coating Analysis
- Adhesiveness
- Coating Thickness
- Coating Type
- Coating Weight
- Color/Gloss Analysis
- Resistance to Abrasion
- Resistance to Corrosion
- Resistance to Humidity
- Resistance to Solar Radiation