Much of the effort was devoted to determining if the use of COTS parts was possible. The purpose of the project was to develop the processes for using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts for WR production and to put in place a system for implementing the data management tools required to disseminate, store, track procurement, and qualify vendors. A potential project to address the transformation of the dimensional metrology enterprise at the Kansas City Plant was = , An obsolete database application used to track jobs in Precision Measurement was replaced by a web-based application with improved query and reporting capabilities. Model-based engineering capabilities were expanded through the development of software for the tolerance analysis of piece parts and for the creation of model-based CMM inspection programs and inspection plans and through the purchase of off-the-shelf software for the tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies. Kansas City Plant (KCP) personnel contributed to and influenced the development of dimensional metrology standards. CMM hardware and software improvements were made with the purchases of calibration and setup equipment and new model-based software for the creation of inspection programs. CMM data analysis and delivery were enhanced through the addition of several machine types to the inspection summary program.

This project addressed coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology and model-based engineering.

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