QUALIFY MANUFACTURING PROCESS
Overview
One primary requirement of a successful production project is a manufacturing process that has been qualified before production is commenced. However the techniques in establishing a successful manufacturing operation are perhaps the least understood area in industry. Government and industry must ensure that the process is capable of sustained production in terms of product performance, quality, volume, and cost.

TRAPS
Primary objective of FSD is hardware for test and evaluation

Processes/procedures needed for product manufacture already exist on the factory floor

New technology/materials are used to reduce unit cost

Plans call for experienced factory personnel to be assigned to the project

PRODUCTION
MANUFACTURING PLAN
PIECE PART CONTROL
DEFECT
CONTROL
STE
DEFECT
CONTROL
QUALIFY MFG. PROCESS
SUBCONTRACTOR CONTROL
TOOL PLANNING
CAM