MIL-HDBK-115 Us Army Reverse Engineering Handbook Guidelines And ProceduresThis HANDBOOK, which provides the guidelines and procedures for performing reverse engineering, was created using current applicable laws and knowledge gained during a trial program from July 1985 to April 1987, and is based on experiences obtained from military and industry participants. This handbook is for guidance only and cannot be cited as a requirement.

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5.26 Producibility study.

5.26.1 Purpose. The purpose of a producibility study is to verify the adequacy of the preliminary TDP for competitive procurement. In order to ensure legibility, accuracy, and completeness of the drawings and specifications developed through reverse engineering, you should:

a. Review for other engineering considerations such as product improvement and value engineering (see 5.45 and 5.46),

b. Determine adequacy of the technical documentation for production competition (manufacturing),

c. Determine adequacy of drawings and specifications with respect to the manufacturability of parts or assemblies,

d. Verify the tolerances and ensure the interchangeability of parts at assembly (*),

e. Ensure that the drawings are completely dimensioned and toleranced in accordance with applicable standards, and

level.

f. Ensure that the drawings meet the requirements of the specified

(*) The next higher assembly drawings and manuals may be used to verify tolerances. Actual measurements on next higher assemblies may be required.

5.26.2 Areas of consideration. The following areas should be considered when performing a producibility study:

5.26.2.1 Dimensions/tolerances. Tolerance analysis should be performed to ensure that the dimensional limits are sufficiently controlled so that the form, fit and functional requirements are met, and to minimize any potential manufacturing difficulties in the machining, forming, assembly, and inspection operations. The maximum tolerance allowances should be determined to permit manufacturers to use alternate fabrication techniques to minimize costs. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (AMSE) Y14.5M may be used as a guide for dimensioning and tolerancing.

5.26.2.2 Materials. The materials specified should be reviewed for impact on availability, cost, producibility, and function of the part. A range of materials equivalent in strength to the material to be used in the prototype should be specified to permit bidders to estimate manufacturing costs based

on their best in-house process.

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