One for the layman
Page 37
If you've noticed an error in this article please click here to report it so we can fix it.
I REFER TO Graham Montgomerie's article {CM, February 14) Seddon Atkinson: Where Quality Counts.
The section of the article covering the Defence Standards is substantially incorrect. Defence Standards 05-21 is used for complex or critical items where the contractor is responsible for design, development, manufacture and, when appropriate, field trials.
Defence Standard 05-24 is called for when the design of the item is already established but conformity can only be adequately determined by inspection performed throughout all the manufacturing stages.
Defence Standard 05-29 is made a contract requirement when conformity to technical requirements can be satisfactorily determined and established by examination and tests conducted on the final article by qualified technical personnel.
Defence Standard 05-32 is the Quality Control Requirement for Test House and Laboratory Organisation. The Ministry of Defence Standard 05-32 is the Quality Control Requirement for Test House and Laboratory Organisation. The Ministry of Defence approval is now renewable everythree years.
D. STEAD Oad (Ord) Metrology Qtc Technical Services Division Bid 7 Royal Arsenal West Woolwich We take your point Mr Stead, but were quoting in layman's terms as the Defence Standards affect Seddon Atkinson. — Editor.