AMAT-ACA FAI-PROCESS

OVER VIEW
 ACA-FAI?
 Expansion: It stands as “Automated Comparative
Analysis-First article inspection”.

 Purpose: To make sure supplier meets all AMAT

defined standards and quality requirements, while
producing parts.

 Significance: It is mandatory requirement for parts to

have accepted ACA-FAI on file, before it is shipped
to AMAT assembly line.
 Commodity Codes Covered
 Critical & Non-Critical Built to print parts.

 Critical & Non-Critical Assembly.

 Critical & Non-Critical Sub assembly.

 Critical & Modified OEM’S.

 Configurable Assemblies.

 Kits.
 Major Steps in ACA FAI Cycle
 Submission of ACA-FAI with complete set of invoked
documents as per part being submitted , by supplier in AMAT
database. Aided by GMRM 2.60.4 document.

 Assigning & Review of ACA-FAI by reviewer. Ensuring ACA

FAI compliance with AMAT standards as noted in GMRM
2.60.1 document.

 Exchange of opinions between reviewer and supplier to sort

out existing discrepancies, if any.

 Acceptance of ACA-FAI and adjustment of receipt control in

Oracle and SAP, to facilitate dispatch.
 Major Documents Verified
 Test and Inspection Report for AMAT designated Special Process.

 Material analysis report, (Chemical analysis+ Mechanical property).

 Proof of Purchase & Certificate of Compliance.

 BOM verification in case of assemblies. Component Compliance

Report for non standard & critical parts.

 Drawing & Special Process Revision. Dimension, GD&T and

Surface Finish Inspection Report. Tool Calibration Report.

 UL & CE requirements. Packing Signoff in case of AGS parts.

 AMAT assigned, Supplier Source Inspection Rating for Critical

parts suppliers.
THANKS
For your interest: (ACA-FAI team)