Quality control, FAT/SAT and inspection support

Quality checkpoints are prepared around measurable acceptance criteria specific to each equipment type and manufacturer. A factory acceptance test for a Hembrug Mikroturn hard-turning machine verifies sub-micron roundness and surface finish to Ra values below 0.1 micrometers. A Hermle 5-axis machining center FAT includes volumetric accuracy verification with positioning repeatability under 0.004 mm. Gleason gear inspection protocols require gear quality checks per DIN or AGMA standards with full data documentation. Each manufacturer and machine category has distinct acceptance parameters that must be defined before the test begins.

We coordinate pre-shipment inspection logic and FAT/SAT scope to prevent conflicting expectations between buyer and manufacturer teams. This includes defining which test cuts or sample parts will be run, which instruments will be used for measurement, what ambient conditions must be maintained, and who signs off on each result. For complex systems like Precitrame rotary transfer machines or PLATIT PVD coating units, acceptance testing may span multiple days with sequential protocol stages.

This structured approach improves acceptance confidence and reduces costly disputes during commissioning and handover. Equipment that passes a well-defined FAT with documented evidence rarely generates claims after delivery, while equipment accepted on informal terms frequently leads to post-installation disagreements that delay productive use by weeks or months.