EB SPEC 2678Q Page 20 of 28 Appendix C
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APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY
Additive Manufacturing- The process of creating a metal shape by building it one layer at a time. Examples are powder bed fusion (PBF) and Direct Energy Deposit (DED) Authentic Signature – A unique mark or writing by an individual that serves as a validation of identity and intent. It is created by hand and can include variations in style, size, and other characteristics with month, day and year. Certificate of Conformance: A document which verifies that the action identified has been performed in accordance with the applicable required and the results are as recorded. Certification – The action or process of providing someone or something with an official document attesting to a status or level of achievement. Certifications shall be based on personal observations, other certified records, or direct reports from assigned personnel. Contract Compliance – is meant to be “Verbatim compliance”, i.e., word for word compliance whether the requirement is in the written word or drawing form. Interpretations, assumptions, intentions, taking for granted, editorial or artistic license, exaggeration, partial or suppressed explanation or truth, the way it was done before, etc. do not satisfy verbatim contract compliance. Should corrections or modifications to the contract, drawings, specifications, ordering data, etc. be necessary, appropriate change documentation as described in the contract (purchase order) shall be submitted and approvals obtained. Critical Components: items whose plausible failure could injure personnel or jeopardize a mission. Customer Representative – Purchaser, Customer and/or Prime Contractor. Design Change - A design change is defined to mean changes to any of the following: - Drawings approved by the Purchaser or Government - Specifications listed on documents issued or approved by the Purchaser or Government - Inspection systems - Reliability - Safety - Weight - Materials or special requirements - Unusual inspection or test procedures or equipment - Any special revision or model identification whether specified in the purchase order, or referenced document. - Any change that could affect interchangeability (Fit, Form, Function) - Change to approved manufacturing processes or procedures (1st Article tests, forging sketches, test specimen locations, etc.). Digital Signature- A mathematical technique used to validate the authenticity and integrity of a digital document, message or software. It is the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature or stamped seal. Error- when pertaining to compliance, I an unintentional mistake or deviation from accuracy pertaining to compliance. The key being that an error is not intentional. Forging- metalworking process in which material is heated and then formed using compressive forces. Fraud and/or Falsification (F&F) – an action that deals with intentional deceit, lies, misrepresentation, falsehood, negligence, dereliction, etc. in regards to contract compliance. Key is the fact that fraud and falsification is intentional. Generic Alloy Identification - A broad identification of materials by simple, direct, or rapid analysis methods or a combination of methods (e.g., Color, Magnetic Properties Test, Acid Spot Tests, and Metal Comparator Tests).
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