MIL-HDBK-682

Abstract

This handbook defines and amplifies policies and concepts used in technical data formulation and gaging techniques for the acceptance of tank-automotive materiel. The scope of this handbook is limited to inspection equipment design. <br>The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint inspection engineering contractors with above policies and concepts. It also provides guidelines to Government personnel for evaluation of inspection equipment designs submitted by the production contractor for approval. Pertinent problem areas are highlighted and guidelines for their solution are established. It is assumed that the user meets the qualifications of a competent inspection equipment designer who is not necessarily familiar with applicable requirements and regulations. <br>The primary objective is to have all necessary inspection equipment fully qualified at the start of production, available, and compatible with the method and rate of production. While the amount of Government inspection equipment will be substantially reduced, Government inspection designs, which have been proven during earlier production and development phases, will be available for subsequent production. These designs will be usable in a number of ways. They may be utilized for direct construction or as the basis for a design modified to meet particular production requirements. When the production contractor already owns inspection equipment that the contractor considers suitable, the Government designs will serve as a basis for comparison to determine the equipment's adequacy. In this manner, the production contractor's equipment will be used to a far greater extent than was previously possible. The Government designs will further serve as the basis for the design and/or manufacture of inspection equipment for operational maintenance and rebuild. <br>The terms inspection equipment and design of inspection equipment are used interchangeably with the terms gaging equipment and design of gaging equipment in this handbook. <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> This handbook is prepared for application to inspection engineering and production contracts for tank automotive materiel. It is intended to avoid duplication of inspection equipment design effort and to prove designs during early phases of an item. <br>