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Glossary

key characteristic

A product or process feature whose variation has a significant impact on safety, fit, function, performance, or regulatory compliance.

Critical Characteristic (CC)

A Critical Characteristic (CC) is a product or process attribute whose variation could affect safety, regulatory compliance, or fit, form, or function.

Key Characteristic (KC)

A Key Characteristic (KC) is a product or process feature whose variation has a significant effect on performance, safety, fit or compliance.

GD&T

GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is a symbolic system for defining part geometry and allowable variation on engineering drawings and models.

datum

A datum is a theoretically exact point, line, or plane used as a reference for measurement, design, and manufacturing operations.

FAQ

How are key characteristics identified and tracked in digital FAIRs?

In digital FAIRs, key characteristics are usually tagged during drawing ballooning or data import, then carried through to inspection plans, measurement results, and change history. The reliability of this depends heavily on how drawings are parsed, how PLM/ERP/MES data is mapped, and how well the process is validated and governed.

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