What is First Article Inspection (FAI)?

FAI is a design inspection that verifies a manufacturing process that can reliably and repeatedly produce a part or set of parts for mass production.

What is SPC?

SPC stands for Statistical Process Control.

What is Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)?

MSA stands for Measurement Systems Analysis.

What is Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)?

PPAP (pronounced P-PAP) is a design & manufacturing inspection process used to verify a supplier's ability to reliably and repeatedly produce a part or set of parts for mass production.

Table of Contents:

1. What is APQP?
2. Why is APQP important?
3. When is APQP necessary?
4. How the APQP process works.
5. Who maintains the APQP standard?
6. Digitizing the APQP process.

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