FAQ: Services

First Article Inspection (FAI) is part of the quality assurance process in which the first part produced, or a first-batch sample, is thoroughly inspected and validated. This helps to guarantee that the part meets all applicable drawings, specifications, and other requirements before going into full production. It’s often a requirement in the aerospace, defense, automotive and other regulated industries.

We handle the inspection, documentation, and reporting where FAI is required.

Advanced Industries has the following certifications:

System for Award Management, or SAM Registration is a mandatory process any business, nonprofit, or individual must complete in order to be eligible to bid or work with federal agencies. Registration is free, and must be renewed every 12 months.

PPAP is a standardized process to verify that a supplier consistently produces parts that meet all engineering and quality requirements. It’s common in automotive manufacturing, but the same PPAP principles are also valuable when it comes to precision machining for other industries too. In these industries, PPAP documentation is required for new parts, significant process changes, or any corrections of non-conformance.

We provide detailed documentation, including all material certifications, process controls, dimensional results, and validation data when PPAP is a requirement.

When your application needs to have faster lead times, top quality, and industry or regulatory compliance, domestic manufacturing is the way to go. Overseas manufacturers may offer lower unit costs for very high volumes of parts; however, lead times will typically be longer, product quality can vary, and you run the risk of supply chain and tariff issues.

Manufacturing complex parts requires advanced equipment and experience. We achieve and hold tight tolerances with ultra-precision 2, 3, 8, and 9 axis CNC lathes, horizontal and vertical CNC milling centers, Swiss machine centers, and multi-function CNC machines, skilled machinists, and strong quality systems.

Advanced Industries, Inc. helps customers meet critical environmental and regulatory requirements, including RoHS, REACH, and ITAR. We work closely with customers so that all materials, processes, and documentation are in compliance, especially for aerospace and defense applications, as well as global supply chains.

Tariffs, material availability, and global supply disruptions or incidents can cause significant changes to pricing and lead times. Advanced Industries does all manufacturing work in the US, and is often able to mitigate these risks thanks to our strong supplier relationships. We open the lines of communication early, keep pricing transparent, and stay proactive when sourcing materials to help you avoid surprises.

We provide several finishing options to meet all your performance and aesthetic needs, including:

• Anodizing
• Black oxide
• Plating. (Anodize, Alodine, Bright Dip Anodize, Chrome, Hard Chrome, Black Oxide, Electropolish, Phosphate, Rhodium, Nickel, Electroless Nickel, Nickel Sulfamate, Electrolyte Nickel, Black Nickel, C.A.R.C High Temperature Coatings, Hard Coat, Cadmium, Brass, Silver, Copper, Epoxy Paint, Powder Coat, Passivation, Teflon, Tin, Zinc, Cerakote)
• Paint and powder coating
• Passivation
• Custom finishes

Yes. Beyond precision machining, we support your project from start to finish with these secondary services:

Our services also include design support, reverse engineering, and prototyping, along with CMM, hardness, and surface finish inspection, as well as PPAP documentation. As a one-stop solution, we ensure that when you receive your finished parts, they’re ready for use without any added complexity.

We’re very proud to be a federally-certified Small Business because it’s important for government, defense, and supplier diversity programs. Since 1991, we have been building experience and expertise in CNC machining, and we continue to invest in our employees, equipment, and processes to bring customers high-quality parts and services.