Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is vital when you are looking to buy a new equipment, machinery or assembly. The FAT ensures that the new equipment has been tested against the requirements and is good to be shipped to the company buying the equipment/machinery. The test can be customized to support the manufacturer’s prescribed standards and specific customer requirements to provide the full functionality of the systems.
While performing FAT, the manufacturer demonstrates the functionality and operational efficiency of the equipment/machinery before shipping the equipment. The process is witnessed by an inspector from a third-party inspection company like AQSS and this creates an opportunity to identify any issues or discrepancies and rectify them before the equipment is shipped for delivery, preventing significant implications to the delivery schedule.
Benefits of a FAT
There are many benefits of conducting FAT for both parties. For the buyer, it helps to qualify the equipment in accordance with the agreement of the specifications. For the seller, it ensures the operational efficiency and timely deliverance of the project. If there are any minor glitches or issues noted during FAT, the manufacturers can fix them before dispatching it to customers.
Among the numerous benefits from FAT, a few benefits are identified below:
• The manufacturer can demonstrate the operational functionality of the equipment/machine to the satisfaction of the customer.
• If the FAT is being witnessed by a technician of the customer, then this process can give training opportunity and first-hand experience to operate the equipment/machinery.
• It provides confidence to the operational personnel while using it in real-world scenarios.
• FAT adjoins both sides parties as an ideal time to review the bill of materials.
• It allows discussing required and recommended spare parts and review equipment limitations.
• The FAT documentation can serve as a base for the installation of the equipment/machinery.
AQSS offers Factory Acceptance Test at the manufacturer’s facility with its team of experienced and certified inspectors. Choose AQSS for your next FAT and be rest assured for quality work at affordable price. Contact AQSS on +1 713-789-0885 or email: sales@aqss-usa.com for scheduling your upcoming FAT. For further details, visit AQSS website at www.aqss-usa.com.
