Here's how I label them:
1) communication tool (touchy, feely, looky)
2) mockup/fit check
3) functional model or prototype (test use only)
4) master pattern (for casting, molding, or lay-up)
5) production use (tools, molds, or real, live end-use products)
Disclaimer: Engineer and out the other!
Quick is not good if you're going the wrong way.
Michael W Miller (michael.w.miller@boeing.com)
The Boeing Company M/C 17-PE B-2T65
Propulsion Experimental Hardware 206-655-3289
Rapid Prototyping 655-4366 Lab 655-4365
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> From: rayt@indy.net[SMTP:rayt@indy.net]
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2001 10:58 AM
> To: rp-ml
> Subject: parts levels
>
> A few years ago there was a definition of Prototype parts by level. For
> example level 1 was touchy feely parts up to level 5(?) where parts were
> pre-production, correct material, etc. Anyone old enough to remember
> the subject and young enough to remember details. My CRS has been
> acting up lately.
>
> --
> Ray Thompson
> Process/Tool Design Supervisor
> Delphi Energy and Engine Management Systems
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