Fabrication
Fabrication
At the beginning of this phase
• materials and parts are ordered
• a failure analysis of the product has been initiated
• a plan and schedule for fabrication has been done
• design documents have been produced for use in fabrication
• an O&M manual with user interface considerations has been started
At the end of this phase
• parts are produced to design documents
• a functional prototype has been assembled (not debugged)
• progress towards prototype completion has been tracked/expedited
• assembly instructions integrated into O&M manual
Tools
Fabricate Parts
Process Step
Assemble Parts
Document lessons learned during fabrication and assembly
Machined Parts
Acquisition of off-the-shelf items
Assembly of subsystems
Successful operation of prototype
(not debugged)
Prototype
Logbook
O&M manual
Work Products
Document Procedures
Shop Safety Training
Master Cam
Hazardous material handling
Electrical Safety
Surface Mounting
Sheet Metal
Welding
Painting
Same as Above