Tag Archive for: First Article Inspection

Inspector verifying a first article wire harness before high-mix batch release
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Why FAI Matters in High-Mix Wire Harness Production

In high-mix wire harness manufacturing, a correct first article is more than a sample—it is evidence that the current drawing, BOM, materials, tooling, pinout, dimensions, and test program have been translated correctly before the batch is released.
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Why Wire Harness First Article Inspection Matters

First article inspection verifies that a new or changed wire harness matches its released drawing, BOM, workmanship criteria, and testing requirements before routine production begins. This guide explains what to inspect, when reapproval is necessary, and how accepted records support repeatable manufacturing.