Supplier Tooling Manual
Supplier ToolingManualRevision Date:7 October 2010ApprovedDavid CopelandManager Central Supply ChainSuppliers may view this document via the Internet athttp://www.voughtaircraft.com/suppliersTo obtain a hard copy, please notify Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft DivisionProcurement Representative.
REVISION RECORDThe latest issue to this manual may be confirmed by viewing the "Suppliers" web site (address isshown on the cover), or by contacting Vought Materiel Technical Operations.REVISIONOriginal IssueRev. ARev. BRev. CRev. D2DATEMarch 23, 2001December 1, 2001September 30, 2002June 18, 2003October 7, 2010REVISIONDATESupplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
INDEXSECTION1TITLEPAGEGENERAL INFORMATION . 51.1PURPOSE . 51.21.31.41.51.61.7POLICY. 5TOOL CODES . 5RESPONSIBILITIES. 5SUPPLIER LIABILITY AND COMPLIANCE . 6SUPPLIER INFORMATION REQUEST (SIR). 6DEFINITIONS . 62DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITION . 123TOOL DESIGN . 1343.1NEW TOOL DESIGNS . 133.23.33.4TOOL DESIGN APPROVAL. 14TOOL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS . 14TOOL DESIGN MAINTENANCE . 14SPECIAL TOOLING (ST) . 154.14.24.34.44.55TOOL FABRICATION. 15TOOL REWORK. 15TOOL MAINTENANCE . 16TOOL ADAPTATION. 16TOOL PROOF/TRYOUT . 17CATEGORY I (MASTER) TOOLS. 175.15.25.35.46RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MASTER TOOLS. 17MASTER TOOL MAINTENANCE. 17STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MASTER TOOLS . 18OPENING AND CLOSING MASTER TOOL BOXES. 18SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENT (STE) . 196.16.23STE REQUESTS. 19STE ACCOUNTABILITY, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSITION. 19Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
SECTION7TITLEPAGEQUALITY REQUIREMENTS . 2087.1GENERAL. 207.27.37.4ACCEPTANCE OF TOOLS . 20PERIODIC TOOL INSPECTION . 21REJECTION OF TOOLING . 23TOOL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY . 238.18.28.38.49TOOL ACCOUNTABILITY. 23MOVEMENT OF TOOLS. 24LOST OR DAMAGED TOOLS . 24TOOL STORAGE AND PRESERVATION . 25TOOL IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS . 269.19.29.39.49.59.610GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 26DATA REQUIREMENTS . 26ADDITIONAL IDENTIFICATION DATA. 27IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION LOCATION . 28METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION . 28IDENTIFICATION CHANGES . 28RECORDS . 2910.111CONTROL RECORDS. 29ROTABLE TOOLING (COMMON USE) . 3011.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . 3012APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS . 314Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION1.1PURPOSEThis manual establishes and defines the requirements to Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc.(Vought) suppliers and their sub-tiers for the fabrication, rework, design, inspection,maintenance, accountability, control and disposition of Special Tooling (ST) and SpecialTest Equipment (STE) (hereafter referred to as tooling). This tooling is associated withthe development and fabrication of the production or services as defined in thepurchasing documents.Tooling not governed by the provisions of this manual includes but is not limited to:consumable property, buildings, non-severable structures (except foundations and similarimprovements necessary for the installation of special tooling), general or specialmachine tools, capital items, and expendable tools. Examples are catalogue items readilyavailable on the open market, which because of their size and/or nature are consideredperishable. Drills, reamers, taps, snap gages, and all types of cutting tools are consideredperishable tools, even though they are altered for production purposes and may bespecial in nature.1.2POLICYThe supplier shall comply with all provisions of this manual unless stated otherwise in thepurchasing documents. Exceptions shall be documented on the purchasing documentsas agreed upon by the Vought purchasing representative and the supplier.In the event of a conflict between this manual and other referenced documents containedherein, the Supplier Information Request (SIR) process shall be utilized for direction/clarification.1.3TOOL CODESOnly the Vought tool codes that are authorized for use on purchasing documents arecontained and described in Section 12 of this manual. Address any questions to theVought representative.1.4RESPONSIBILITIESSuppliers are responsible for quality, care and accountability of tooling in theirpossession, the specifications listed in Section 12 of this manual and the purchasingdocuments. Suppliers are also responsible for ensuring that any sub-tier suppliersselected to fabricate, rework, design or utilize tooling or portions thereof shall adhere tothese same requirements.The purchasing representative is the central source of communication and control withregard to tooling. Vought and its customer retain the right of access to the supplier andtheir sub-tier supplier facilities as necessary for in-plant surveillance of tooling and relatedcontrol records and procedures.5Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
1.5SUPPLIER LIABILITY AND COMPLIANCEThe supplier is responsible at all times for the care, maintenance, adaptation,safekeeping, and proper use of tooling in their possession and/or at any of their sub-tiersuppliers. Supplier responsibilities include the prompt reporting of any loss, damage ordestruction of tooling. Subject to the terms of the purchasing document, the supplier maybe liable when tooling deficiencies are disclosed.Vought-furnished tooling is often used by suppliers on equipment or in support ofprocesses and manufacturing methods differing from their initial intent and may need tobe adapted to perform properly. Tooling adaptation that might affect identification, fit,form and function or to modify interchangeable and replaceable (I&R) tools is allowedonly with written authorization. Adaptation costs for changes to Vought-furnishedtooling for use on the supplier's equipment and processes shall be the supplier'sresponsibility, unless otherwise negotiated. Suppliers are responsible for the accuracy ofall tooling and shall perform first part verification prior to production useThe supplier shall obtain written authorization from Vought prior to using program-specifictooling to produce parts for any other program or customer. The supplier is responsiblefor compliance with all applicable elements of this manual. Contact the purchasingrepresentative to resolve any conflicts between the instructions in this manual and thosecontained in the purchasing documents.1.6SUPPLIER INFORMATION REQUEST (SIR)The SIR system is available for use by suppliers to request information or dispositionregarding technical issues, and approval requests. The SIR is also used as a generalcommunications document between the supplier and Vought. . The supplier shall use theSIR system for communication with Vought when directed to do so by this document.1.7 DEFINITIONSACCOUNTABLE TOOLSThe terms Tools, Tooling, Special Tooling are used synonymously and refer to SpecialTooling (ST) or Special Test Equipment (STE) as defined in this manual. When the termST is used, it excludes STE and likewise when the term STE is used, it excludes ST.These tools are subject to the accountability requirements of the affected contract andshall be accounted for, or called out, on the purchasing documents. These tools must beavailable for return to the customer upon request or contract completion/termination.6Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
BLOCKSGenerally singular male shaped tools whereby material is applied and a formingoperation is accomplished by forces applied to the work piece from a piece of equipmentor by hand.CERTIFIED TOOL LIST (CTL)Vought form 2-80226 that is used by suppliers to report new, reworked and re-identifiedaccountable tooling. The CTL can be used as a preliminary tool list for suppliers toidentify the need for new or additional tooling to support a production contract.CONTROL MEDIAThe physical or digital tooling authority that controls configuration of an I&R assemblyand/or secondary structure and verification tools or families of tools, for the purpose ofconfiguration management.CUSTOMERThis term refers to the entity for which Vought is under purchase order agreement toprovide products or services.DIESTools fixed in presses and forces are applied to the tool (die) to perform an operation on awork piece. The work piece is generally enclosed and actually molded, formed, trimmedor pierced by the die as opposed to by equipment or hand. Dies are typically matchedsets of male/female tools.DIGITAL PRODUCT DEFINITIONThe electronic elements that specify the geometry of all design requirements of aproduct and encompass all aspects of CAD/CAM/CAI/CAE.DUPLICATE TOOLA tool is identical to an existing tool used for rate purposes or multi-spindle machines.Duplicate tools are used to perform the identical function as the original tool.FIXTUREA holding or work-supporting device. A fixture is secured or fixed in a relative position toallow a machine to perform work on a detail or assembly.GROUND SUPPORT TOOLSTools that are provided for purposes of supporting, handling, servicing, maintaining,and/or protecting the end product and/or major interchangeable or replaceablecomponents of the end product. Ground Support tools are accountable ST/STE.7Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
INTERCHANGEABLE AND REPLACEABLE (I&R) PLANAn I&R plan is a written description of the manufacturing, tooling and quality acceptanceplans necessary to achieve the engineering I&R requirements. I&R plans consist of aprimary item and its corresponding secondary item(s). I&R plans are normally developedand/or require approval by the Customer. The I&R plan shall be updated and approvedprior to any changes made to the manufacturing process, engineering, tooling, or qualityplans. Any deviation from an approved I&R plan shall be requested in writing for reviewand Customer approval prior to implementation.INTERCHANGEABLEInterchangeable items are defined by engineering and/or manufacturing operations andare fabricated with the aid of control media tools. Interchangeable items are capable ofbeing readily installed, removed, or replaced without alteration, misalignment, or damageto items being installed or adjoining items or structure.JIGTools that hold a work piece in a stationary position and provide guides for handequipment to perform drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, bonding and assemblyoperations.Jigs are devoted to hand operations and are not attached or used in conjunction withmachines to perform work (see Fixture).MASTER TOOLSPhysical tools (gages) used to establish a dimensional standard and to define/controlcontractual I&R features and interfaces throughout the production tool family.MECHANICAL EQUIPMENTEquipment assets that are specialized, accountable to specific contracts, and that arerequired to facilitate fabrication and assembly operations.MISCELLANEOUS TOOLMiscellaneous tools are those that cannot be categorized as Templates, Blocks, Dies,Jigs, Fixtures, Master and/or Tooling Tools, Expendable Tooling, or Digital Tooling Data.MULTIPLE USE TOOLSTools that are used to fabricate multiple dash numbers other than that contained in thetool identification.NON-ACCOUNTABLE TOOLThe following tools are considered non-accountable and do not require acceptance byVought Quality personnel: Expendable Tools, Shop Equipment or Durable Tooling, ShopAid (Industry Practice), Test Equipment that is NOT designed or fabricated for use on asingle purpose task, and Machine Control Media (i.e., N/C tapes).8Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
PERIODIC TOOL INSPECTION (PTI)The PTI is a system involving the re-inspection of special tooling at regulated intervals toensure accuracy for product control. The re-inspection is based on prescribed conditionsand may vary depending upon tool classification, history, usage, and application. PTI, asdescribed in this procedure, applies to major assembly tools, subassembly tools, checkfixtures, and detail tools used as a media of inspection or as a configuration control tool.PERISHABLE TOOLINGPerishable tooling is commercial, non-designed, consumable, non-accountable ortemporary tool.PORTABLE/FIXED COORDINATE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (PCMS/CMS)Portable and fixed equipment such as laser tracker, theodolite, coordinate measurementmachine, Faro Arm, etc., utilized for building, reworking and inspecting tools.PURCHASING DOCUMENTSPurchase documents relates to Purchase Orders, Tooling Purchase Orders, ContractLetters, Tool Planning Orders, Terms and Conditions, Purchase Order general notes, etc.PURCHASING REPRESENTATIVERelate to the Vought buyer, subcontract administrator, or their delegated representative.REPLACEABLE/INTERCHANGEABLE AT ATTACH POINTS ONLY (R/IAPO)A part that is designed to be interchangeable at the attach points so that it may replace orbe replaced by the existing part, irrespective of part number and installation location. Itshall meet all physical, functional, and structural requirements of the substituted part andbe installed by normal means of attachment and only minor trim of the item to suitsurrounding structure. This specifically excludes the use of drilling and or reaming ofattach points during installation. It allows the use of adjustment operations such asshimming; drilling and/or reaming of other than attach points. No tools other than thosenormally available to service mechanics are required for installation of the item.ROTABLE TOOLSReusable shipping and handling tools (ME, SME, TME, etc.) utilized to transporthardware between suppliers and Vought.SEQUENCE/SERIES TOOLSimilar tool types, having the same tool number and tool symbol performing differentoperations or stages of an operation. A tool's progressive (or series) number isdetermined by the sequential position in which the tool is used.9Supplier Tooling ManualOctober 7, 2010
SHOP AIDSShop Aids are simple time and labor saving devices made by the manufacturing shops.Shop Aids are not charged as a direct item of cost, do not qualify as ST/STE, and are notaccountable.Shop Aids shall be clearly identified with the part number and the words "Shop Aid"afterwards (example: 9999999-00 Shop Aid). Shop Aids must be under configuration andquality control. Shop Aids shall reflect supplier quality acceptance prior to use. Shop aidsif furnished by the customer for use in inspection acceptance will be documented oncustomers planning flow down documents.SPECIAL TEST EQUIPMENTSpecial Test Equipment (STE) consists of either single or multipurpose integrated testunits engineered, designed, fabricated, or modified to accomplish special purpose testingin performing a contract. STE consists of items or assemblies of equipment includingstandard or general-purpose items or components that are interconnected andinterdependent so as to become a new functional entity for special testing purposes. STEdoes not include material, special tooling, facilities (except foundations and similarimprovements necessary for installing STE) and plant equipment items used for generalplant testing purposes.SPECIAL TOOLINGSpecial Tooling (ST) consists of jigs, dies, fixtures, molds, patterns, gages, or otherequipment and manufacturing aids. This includes all components and replacement ofthese items that are of such a specialized nature that without substantial modification oralteration, their use is limited to the development or production of particular supplies orparts thereof or to the performance of particular services. ST does not include material,STE, facilities (except foundations and similar improvements necessary for installingspecial tooling), general or special machine tools,
This manual establishes and defines the requirements to Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. (Vought) suppliers and their sub-tiers for the fabrication, rework, design, inspection, maintenance, accountability, control and disposition of Special Tooling (ST) and Special
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2 Supplier Directory Services 3 Supplier User Management 4 Assessments 5 Managing Supplier Registration and Qualification 6 Managing Supplier Profiles 7 Managing Supplier Performance 8 Notifications 9 Managing Supplier Classifications 10 Managing Supplier Hierarchy. x
Expectations for supplier performance Action plans for supplier development These plans are also used by Supplier Quality Engineers as: A baseline to measure supplier growth The basis for Supplier Quality Engineer and Audit Group scheduling for supplier visits A platform for supplier assessments
