Common use of PILOT PRODUCTION Clause in Contracts

PILOT PRODUCTION. Assembly Procedures ------------------- The complete procedures package will be developed which details the manufacturing process and component assemblies. Fixture Development ------------------- The design, development and documentation of any fixtures necessary for performing the assembly procedures. Test Procedures --------------- This includes any electrical and functional tests (GenRad circuit tests, final functional load test, etc.) to ensure unit functions as specifies. Test Fixture Development ------------------------ This is the design, development and documentation for any necessary test fixtures. Process Validation ------------------ An FMEA will be performed on the processes to identify processes required to be validated. The validation of the processes ensures consistent, reliable manufacturing processes. Environmental Tests ------------------- Pre-prototype units will be submitted to a test laboratory to confirm they pass the environmental specifications. Operating temperature, humidity, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) testing will be performed as stated in the Environmental Test Plan. Pilot Production Run -------------------- UMM will manufacture a specified number of reflectometers to verify the assembly processes and procedures are correct. The number of units will be determined by SmithKline ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and United Medical Manufacturing.