AS9102 First Article Inspection for Investment Casting

For new castings entering production, Engineered Precision Casting Company performs a comprehensive first article inspection (FAI) that measures all dimensions specified on the engineering drawing and documents the results in a formal dimensional report. The FAI confirms that the casting tooling, process parameters, and heat treatment cycle consistently produce castings that meet all specified dimensional requirements before production quantities are released.

First article inspection is performed using a combination of coordinate measuring machines (CMM), blue light scanning, optical comparators, and various gauges. All measuring equipment is maintained on a calibration schedule traceable to NIST standards.

For aerospace and defense customers requiring AS9100 first article inspection documentation, our FAI reports are prepared to the format and content requirements of AS9102 — including dimensional results, material certifications, process certifications, and functional test results as applicable.

Delivering Quality and Consistency

Precision and consistency are critical, regardless of your part's applicatioin. When you work with a casting foundry that follows AS9102 standards, you can expect to receive consistency throughout the entire investment casting process.

At Engineered Precision Casting Company, we use the AS9102 standard not only for aerospace investment castings, but all first article inspection reports we produce.

AS9100 Registered Aerospace Quality System. NADCAP approved for Nondestructive Testing, Welding, Heat Treating and Hardness Testing