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Why Does Every Aerospace Print Say ±0.001”? (And When You Actually Need It)

Why Does Every Aerospace Print Say ±0.001”? (And When You Actually Need It)

by Accurate Machine & Tool Team | Sep 15, 2026 | Aerospace Compliance & Quality, Aerospace Machining, Blog, CNC Machining

Open ten aerospace drawings and you’ll find ±0.001” on features that have no business needing it. That’s not because engineers are being careless — it’s because tight tolerance has become the safe default in a risk-averse industry. The problem is that “safe” and...
What Is an AS9102 First Article Inspection?

What Is an AS9102 First Article Inspection?

by Accurate Machine & Tool Team | Sep 1, 2026 | Aerospace Compliance & Quality, Aerospace Machining

A First Article Inspection isn’t a quality-control formality — it’s the documented proof that a part, a process, and a drawing all agree with each other before production begins. Quick summary: AS9102 defines the aerospace industry’s First Article Inspection Report...

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