PHASE 6.0 3D CAD CAE CAM DEVELOPMENT- Virtual Model & Functional Test Models
6.1 All components of system are specified
6.2 Establish final materials/production processes
6.3 Complete base ProE virtual model 3D – package (with draft and rounds)
6.3 Build prototype model (SLA) of final design
6.5 Project team evaluates total product design
6.6 Complete production design revisions/ modeling form adjustment
6.0 DELIVERABLES: Complete ProE virtual model/2D documentation
MILESTONE 3 Phases 7 – 8 - 9
PHASE 7.0 PROTOTYPE (from ProE/CAD model files)
7.1 Final prototype design – ProE Modeling files & drawings to model makers, machine and rapid prototype associates.
7.2 Pre-Production design overview
7.3 Final costing of system components
7.0 DELIVERABLES: Complete Prototype model.
PHASE 8.0 PRE-PRODUCTION DESIGN
8.1 Assemble final drawings/manufacturer bid package
8.2 Review and select desired contract manufacturers
8.3 Update design to meet manufacturer tooling and production requirements
(requested tooling/design changes as necessary)
8.4 Rapid Prototyping – Pre-Production Model Confirms final design – Focus Review (Soft tooling)
8.5 Assemble Final Product Design Tooling and Manufacturer final drawing package/files
8.0 DELIVERABLES: Preproduction Design /ProE model. & Bid Results
PHASE 9.0 PRE-PRODUCTION LAUNCH
9.1 Release/Award final drawings manufacturer package
9.2 Tooling procurement
9.3 Tooling /testing runs – pilot parts
9.4 Assemble production assembly line
9.5 Initial production part product performance review
9.0 DELIVERABLES: Preproduction Prototype – base manufacturing assembly line