Destructive Physical Analysis
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A systematic, logical, detailed examination of parts during various stages of physical disassembly, conducted on a sample of completed parts from a given lot, wherein parts are examined for a wide variety of design, workmanship, and/or processing problems. Information derived from DPA may be used to:
- Preclude installation of inauthentic parts or parts having patent or latent defects
- Aid indisposition of parts that exhibit anomalies
- Aid in defining improvements or changes in design, materials, or processes
- Evaluate Supplier production trends
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