Frame and machined parts
Critical surfaces, datums and stress-relieved structures are machined before assembly.
Output: dimensional or machining inspection record.
Supplier qualification evidence
What can be checked before the machine ships?
The homepage shows CKD's production stages. This page identifies the measurement points, records and handover items that engineering and procurement can include in a factory audit or FAT plan.
Dimensional evidenceCritical geometry and CMM results.
Motion evidenceInterferometer compensation before final release.
Optical evidenceLaser power and process-output checks.
Acceptance evidenceFAT, sample, interface and handover records.
Audit control plan
Ask for the checkpoint and its output record.
A factory tour shows equipment. A useful supplier review connects each manufacturing step to a measurable result and an agreed acceptance record.
Mechanical geometry
CMM measurement checks critical dimensions and assembly references.
Output: CMM result for agreed critical features.
Axis compensation
Interferometer measurement compares axis behaviour before and after compensation.
Output: compensation or accuracy verification data.
Platform condition
Gradienter checks support balance and platform level before process tuning.
Output: level/balance confirmation.
Laser output
Power measurement verifies the delivered laser source before process acceptance.
Output: laser power measurement sheet.
System and process FAT
Safety, I/O, recipes, motion, sample result and repeated operation are checked against the agreed scope.
Output: FAT checklist, sample result and open-item list.
Measurement evidence
Compensation and measurement are separate review points.
The company profile identifies four distinct controls: interferometer compensation, coordinate measurement, laser power measurement and platform balance testing.
CMM + interferometer
Geometry and axis behaviour require different evidence.
CMM results address physical dimensions and references. Interferometer data addresses motion accuracy and compensation. A FAT plan can specify which axes, features and tolerances need to appear in the record.
Power + repeat operation
Machine acceptance must include the delivered process state.
Laser power, recipe behaviour, sample condition, safety interlocks and repeated operation should be reviewed together. This keeps the FAT tied to the selected application rather than a generic machine demonstration.
Handover sequence
Close the audit with named deliverables.
Before FAT
Freeze sample lot, acceptance criteria, machine scope, interface list and the evidence each reviewer expects to see.
Before shipment
Close the FAT action list and confirm packing, manuals, applicable certificates, layout, utility information and spare/consumable scope.
At installation
Verify site utilities, machine level, process recipe, operator training and acceptance samples. CKD source material lists online technical support, remote assistance, training and a two-year warranty.
Customer preparation
Provide the site data before shipment is booked.
Facility
Space, access and utilities
- LayoutMachine position, service clearance, door/lift route and floor condition.
- UtilitiesPower, earth, dry air, extraction, cooling and network where required.
- EnvironmentTemperature stability, humidity and dust control for the selected laser process.
Acceptance
People, samples and sign-off
- TeamName the engineering, quality, EHS, maintenance and production reviewers.
- SamplesReserve representative material lots for FAT and site acceptance.
- Sign-offAgree result format, tolerance, repeat count and ownership of open actions.
Turn the factory visit into an evidence plan.
Send the selected machine, application, audit roles and required records. CKD can align the agenda with the actual configuration and FAT scope.