What do you call your first revision?

[brrian]

Looking for some ideas.. when you all first create a drawing, do you start with a revision (1, or A, for example)? If so, what do you call that revision--what do you put in the revision text? Until now we've used "Breakdown Release" but we're considering changing that, and I'd like to get some alternative ideas. Thanks,

Brian

 

[ctopher]

namdac,
I have to say, that is a first for me. I have never seen that revision process anywhere. Interesting. Thanks for your input.

Chris
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[debodine]

We use an alpha system for revisions (A, B, C, etc.) but for the first release we use "IR" (Initial Release). If a drawing is never revised, it will spend it's entire life released as IR. I realize that "NC" or "-" are more common, but our standard has been "IR" for many years and works okay for us.

 

[Tunalover]

We use three levels of control:
Engr Sketches: part nos have an SK prefix with no rev control.
Developement Drawings: SK prefix is removed and dwg then assumes Rev. 1. Dwg is now under ECO control but does not require Config Control Board signatures to make changes.
Production Dwawings: Drawing assumes Rev. - and comes under full rev control with CCB signatures required.


Tunalover

 

[wes616]

WE USE

P# - PRELIMINARY

AS THE REV BEFORE THE DESIGN BECOMES APPROVED (I HAVE SEEN SOME PROJECTS WHO'S P'S GO INTO THE 3 DIGITS - LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE HAS SEEN A 4 DIG P RELEASE), THEN

NC - RELEASE FOR MANUFACTURE

AFTER THAT EACH REV IS ALPHABETICAL. AND REF'S AN ECO.

A - REF ECO #ECO NUM GOES HERE#

THIS SEEMS TO BE THE COMMON PRACTICE IN THE AEROSPACE N-DUSTRY.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU.

 

[dbaird]

Some examples:

http://engstandards.lanl.gov/drftman/pdfs/DM100-R3-app.pdf

http://www.va.gov/facmgt/standard/cpro/cp_top02.doc

David Baird
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Sr Controls Designer
EET degree.
Journeyman Electrician.