Supplier Tooling Manual (Tool Manufacturing Specification - Material Control - 015) TMS-MC-015 (2016)

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LUM

LAYUP MEDIUM

A LAYUP MEDIUM refers to general tooling used to fabricate

reinforced laminated plastic parts. It can be fabricated from plastic,

plaster, aluminum, chrome, plated steel or magnesium.

MAAC

MACHINE

A MACHINE ACCESSORY is an attachment or accessory made for

ACCESSORY

use on or in conjunction with a machine.

MBF

METAL BOND

A METAL BOND FIXTURE is a tool for positioning and holding

FIXTURE

production parts in a definite relationship while heat and pressure is

being applied to thermoset the bonding agent which has been applied

to the Faying surfaces of the parts.

MCG

MASTER

A MASTER CONTROL GAGE (MCG) is a tooling tool for the control of

CONTROL GAGE

critical mating points, holes, surfaces and contours of a Master Gage

(MG), or gages, when authorized by Tooling and Manufacturing

Technical Directive (TMTD) or Project Tool Engineering Specification

(PTES).

MOLDING DIE

A MOLDING DIE is a forming tool consisting of a male punch and a

female die. The punch is made to inside part contour and the die is

made to outside part contour.

MDPC

MOLD DIE

A MOLD DIE PLASTIC CERAMIC is a forming tool used on a low-

PLASTIC

pressure, electrically heated-platen press for molding plastic or resin

CERAMIC

parts

MEA

ACCESS MEANS

An ACCESS MEANS is a work stand or platform, ramp, ladder,

walkway, or stairway used by Manufacturing to support workers and

their tools during the construction or maintenance of an airplane.

MEB

BOX

A BOX is a reusable shipping or storage container that is built to hold a

particular part or parts.

MEC

SUPPORT

A SUPPORT FIXTURE is a holding tool used by Manufacturing to

FIXTURE

support an assembly in a position suitable to perform additional work in

an out-of-jig position.

MED

DOLLY

A DOLLY is rolling equipment used to transport heavy parts, sub-

assemblies, assemblies and tools.

MEL

LIFT ACCESSORY

A LIFT ACCESSORY is a fitting which is bolted, pinned, clamped, etc.

to an airplane part or assembly and provides a link between the part or

assembly and the sling.

MES

SLING

A SLING is a lifting tool that attaches to or supports an aircraft

part/assembly and provides proper balance for safe handling, through

the use of an overhead crane or similar equipment.

MILL FIXTURE

A MILL FIXTURE is a locating and clamping tool used to locate a part

or parts in a definite relationship to a milling machine table and cutters.

It has part locators and clamps, or a clamping device such as a

vacuum chuck, and may include cutter set blocks or a touch-off button.

There are provisions on the fixture for aligning and clamping it to the

machine.

MASTER GAGE

A MASTER GAGE is a control tool. It is used by Tool Manufacturing

and Tool Inspection to control production tooling for inter-

changeable/replaceable end items such as access panels, ailerons,

doors, flaps, etc. It is normally a partial replica of the critical mating

points (holes, hinge center lines, surfaces, contours, edges) of the item

it represents.

MILLC

MILL CUTTER

A MILL CUTTER is utilized with milling machinery to cut away steel,

aluminum, or other material during machining operations. It is a

specialized cutter for limited applications, and not an off-the-shelf type

of tool.

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MIT

MASTER

A MASTER ENGRAVING TEMPLATE is used to guide the making of

ENGRAVING

engraved markings.

TEMPLATE

MITO

MISCELLANEOUS

A MISCELLANEOUS TOOL is created when no other tool code

TOOL

applies, and when such an unclassified tool is necessary for the

production of a part or assembly.

MLCU

Mill Cutter

MILL CUTTER - A rotating tool, having a series of blades made of steel

or harder material, used for removing material. The shape, position and

number of blades determine the type of cutter.

MLFX

Mill Fixture

MILL FIXTURE is a locating and clamping tool used to locate parts in a

definite relationship to a milling machine table and cutters. It has part

locators and clamps, or a clamping devise such as a vacuum chuck,

and may include cutter set blocks or a touch-off button. There are

provisions on the fixture for aligning and clamping it to the milling

machine.

MASTER MODEL

A MASTER MODEL is a control tool used by Tooling as a reference

master for constructing various project tools. These tools are

constructed from the model within tooling transfer limits. It is a full-

scale replica of a contoured portion of an airplane.

MOLD

A MOLD is usually made of steel, in two pieces that are bolted together

to form a cavity into which molten material--usually aluminum--is

poured.

MPE

MISCELLANEOUS

An MPE is a pattern fabricated of wood and metal which is used to

PATTERN

impress a shape in sand to create the cavity in which to pour molten

EQUIPMENT

aluminum.

MSGA

MASTER GAGE

Master Gage - A gage from which other gages or tools are made. A

Tool Design drawing is required. It is used as a control for other gages

or tools by Tool Manufacturing Departments only. MSGAs may be used

to control Interchangeable-Replaceable (I/R) features and/or other

close tolerance features.

MST

MISCELLANEOUS

A MISCELLANEOUS TOOL is a one-of-a-kind, special tool required for

TOOL

an unusual production operation or tooling use.

MSTA

MASTER TAPE

A MASTER TAPE contains numerical control data. It is used to

prepare production tapes for 4 and 5 axis milling operations, but may

include 3 axis operations.

MSTP

MASTER

A MASTER TEMPLATE is a flat or formed piece of material used to

TEMPLATE

fabricate and control other templates. Location of lines, holes, bonds,

beads, and other information is shown on the face of the template.

MTS

Master Test

The NDI Standards (previously called LASC and now LSK’s???) are

Specimen

small, bonded composite assemblies (about 20’x16” that have “known”

defects embedded within them so that the C-Scan machine can be

calibrated to before NDI of our Production panels (a “Master Test

Specimen”.

MTT

MASTER

A MASTER TOOLING TEMPLATE is a flat metal index tool used by

TOOLING

Tooling to control the tool-hole pattern and contour in relation to shop

TEMPLATE

reference lines, at any specified plane.

MUTO

MULTIPLE USE

A MULTIPLE USE TOOL is a fiberglass or metal tool made from

TOOL

another control tool. It may control the perimeter, contour and attach

pattern of any designed part. The function is to act as a reference tool

for fabrication of other tools and may be used in actual fabrication of

parts and assemblies.

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MYTT

MYLAR

A MYLAR TRANSFER TOOL is a Mylar duplication of engineering

TRANSFER TOOL

configuration which is used to transfer hole patterns, show part location

or orientation. Used for assembly of details and/or installation of details

or assemblies. Made from an engineering flat pattern development or

manufacturing engineering tooling model.

NCPA

NUMERICAL

A NUMERICAL CONTROL PATTERN is used for digitizing a master

CONTROL

tape for numerical control machines.

PATTERN

NHDI

NOTCH DIE

A NOTCH DIE is used for cutting a notch or cutout in the edge of a

part.

PADI

STEEL RULE DIE

A STEEL RULE DIE is a length of spring steel tape used for marking

drill holes or locating points across large parts or assemblies. The steel

tape contains marks which have been applied in accordance with a tool

design, and those marks indicate the points where scribe lines or

punch indentations are to be applied.

PAEQ

MISCELLANEOUS

Miscellaneous Pattern Equipment describes patterns fabricated of

PATTERN

wood and metal which are used to impress shapes in sand to create

EQUIPMENT

the cavities into which molten aluminum is poured to make cast parts.

PBD

PIERCE & BLANK

A PIERCE & BLANK DIE is a conventional tool used to pierce holes

DIE

and blank the periphery of parts in a punch press.

PCDI

PIERCE DIE

A PIERCE DIE is used for piercing a hole or pattern of holes in a part.

PIERCE DIE

A PIERCE DIE is a conventional punch-press tool used to pierce holes

in metallic and non-metallic materials.

PDBH

PRODUCTION

A PRODUCTION BROACH is an internal or external broach having a

BROACH

series of stepped cutting edges. It is pushed or pulled through a part to

remove material.

PDDY

PRODUCTION

A PRODUCTION DOLLY is a movable dolly usually on wheels or

DOLLY

casters which is used to hold, position, and/or transport any assembly

which is not a component assembly. This dolly indexes to and

maintains dimensional control of previously established points that are

essential in order to control the accuracy of the assembly.

PDMD

PLASTIC DRAW

The PLASTIC DRAW MOLD DIE is a shape or form imparting tool. It

MOLD DIE

may be either male (punch like) or female (a cavity) in configuration.

The tool incorporates features to utilize a vacuum source, define part

trim and/or EOP lines, or related edges of other engineering parts.

PDMO

PRODUCTION

Any PRODUCTION MOLD for producing molded rubber, plastic, or

MOLD

metal. This includes auxiliary tooling such as investment mold dies.

PDMU

Production Mock

A PRODUCTION MOCKUP is a dummy part or assembly which is

used in the airplane in place of a production part or assembly to

determine clearance relative to adjacent parts. PDMUs are usually

made of wood and painted. No Tool Design drawing required.

PRODUCTION

A PRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION is a pictorial or orthographic drawing

ILLUSTRATION

prepared by the Tool Design Illustration Group and used by

Engineering, Planning, Tooling and Manufacturing for instruction,

layout, rigging, print interpretation, tool fabrication, part assembly,

installation and machine set-up

PKD

PANCAKE DIE

A Pancake Die is a conventional type punch press tool which combines

forming operations with piercing, blanking, or trimming.

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PLASTER MODEL

A PLASTER MODEL is a male or female reference tool used to make

other project tools. It is a full-scale model of an airplane part or

assembly. It may be modified to allow for shrinkage or draft and shall

contain information such as trim lines, beads, traps, etc.

PME

PERMANENT

A Permanent Mold Equipment is a mold, usually made of steel, in two

MOLD

pieces that are bolted together to form a cavity into which molten

EQUIPMENT

aluminum is poured.

PRODUCTION

A PRODUCTION PATTERN can be a flat or three-dimensional

PATTERN

representation of a production part, or portion of a part, which

maintains tolerances and shapes to facilitate the manufacturing

process.

PRB

PIN ROUTER

A PIN ROUTER BLOCK is a flat guide tool used by Manufacturing to

BLOCK

profile flat part blanks on a pin router or shaper.

PRDA

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED HANDLING EQUIPMENT encompasses a variety of

HANDLING

devices which are intended to facilitate the lifting or movement of large

EQUIPMENT

or heavy tools or parts. Such devices are generally designed and built

to be used in conjunction with specific items, and would not be

classified as standard-type equipment.

PRM

Permanent Mold

A permanent mold is usually made of steel or aluminum, and has a

cavity in which rubber or plastic is injected or poured to form a given

shape.

RATF

ROTATE ACCESS

ROTATE ACCESS AND TRANSPORT FIXTURE - Used to hold

TRANSPORT

assembly fixtures for moving from station to station as well as raise,

FIXTURE

lower and rotate for best ergonomic positioning.

REFP

PLASTER MODEL

A PLASTER MODEL is a male or female reference tool used to make

other project tools. It is a full-scale model of an airplane part or

assembly. It may be modified to allow for shrinkage or draft and shall

contain information such as trim lines, beads, traps, etc.

RIVETING JIG

A RIVETING JIG is a holding and clamping tool used by Manufacturing

to prevent important attach points and contours on the production

assembly from moving and distorting while being drilled and riveted.

RRB

RADIAL ARM

A RADIAL-ARM ROUTER BLOCK is a flat guide block used by

ROUTER BLOCK

Manufacturing to profile part blanks.

RTM

RESIN

A RESIN TRANSFER MOLD is a multi-segmented heated steel mold in

TRANSFER MOLD

which resin is injected to form a part under a combination of heat and

pressure.

RWJ

RESISTANCE

A RESISTANCE WELD JIG is a locating and clamping tool consisting

WELD JIG

of a framework with sufficient clamping and locating means to hold two

or more parts in accurate relative position and to provide access for

spot or resistance welding.

SPIN BLOCK

A SPIN BLOCK is a forming tool for concentric parts whose size, shape

and configuration are adaptable to this method of forming.

SAW FIXTURE

A SAW FIXTURE is a guide tool used to nest and clamp parts or

assemblies in a definite relationship to a saw or abrasive cut-off wheel.

SHB

SHAPER BLOCK

A SHAPER BLOCK is a guide block used by Manufacturing to profile

formed sheet metal or extruded parts on a spindle shaper. The edges

of the block guide the profiling cut by moving against a guide collar on

the shaper.

SMT

SPACEMATIC

A SPACEMATIC TEMPLATE is a metal tool used to locate a hole

TEMPLATE

pattern in a production part or assembly for drilling or drilling-

countersinking.

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SAMPLE PART

A SAMPLE PART is a Manufacturing or Tooling aid provided as a

project tool. It is a dummy of a part or assembly and its configuration

varies according to intended use. It is used by Manufacturing to make

standard setups on machines and by Tooling to fabricate other tools.

SRD

STEEL RULE DIE

A STEEL RULE DIE is a length of spring steel tape used for marking

drill holes or locating points across large parts or assemblies. The

steel tape contains marks which have been applied in accordance with

a tool design, and those marks indicate the points where scribe lines or

punch indentations are to be applied.

SRM

SHOP

A SHOP REFERENCE MODEL is a plaster or plastic cast record of a

REFERENCE

forming tool or formed airplane part.

MODEL

SST

STOCK SIZE

A STOCK SIZE TEMPLATE is a flat index tool used by Manufacturing

TEMPLATE

to produce a stock material-size blank suitable for a particular

fabrication operation and, when specified, to stack-drill.

STF

STRAIGHTENING

A STRAIGHTENING FIXTURE is used to bring molded parts into

FIXTURE

intended configuration. Because of the heat involved, mold dies tend

to warp the parts they have created, necessitating the employment of

this tool. It is a tool of narrow application, usually dedicated to one

mold die and, hence, one part number.

STFB

STRETCH FORM

A STRETCH FORM BLOCK is a forming tool that may include

BLOCK

supporting tooling units such as stretch jaw inserts (set), joggle forming

devices, and snakes (flexible filler tool to maintain the shape of certain

cross sections of extrusions or brake formed parts during the forming

operation).

SUT

SET-UP

A SET-UP TEMPLATE is a flat metal template type tool used by

TEMPLATE

Manufacturing to spot spray rivet locations or to position details on the

standard scribe tables for the layout of Chem-Milled parts.

TEST FIXTURE

The TEST FIXTURE is a tool used to hold a production part during the

application of a test load.

TFA

TEST FIXTURE

The TEST FIXTURE AID is a tool used to hold a production part during

AID

the application of a test load.

TFVA

TRIM TOOL

A TRIM TOOL is made of aluminum and designed to be used on a

multi-axis machine. The tool will include a vacuum system to hold the

part in place; used to trim medium sized flat composite parts.

TFVB

TRIM TOOL

A TRIM TOOL is made of aluminum, and designed to be used on a

multi-axis machine. The tool will include a vacuum system to hold the

part in place; used to trim small to medium sized contoured parts.

TFVC

TRIM TOOL

A TRIM TOOL is made of aluminum, and designed to be used on a

multi-axis machine. The tool will include a vacuum system to hold the

part in place. The tool face will be supported by an eggcrate backup

structure and base. The tool is used to trim large contoured parts.

TFVD

TRIM FIXTURE

A VACUUM ASSISTED TRIM FIXTURE is used for N/C trimming

VACUUM

and/or drilling of composite parts. It consists of a fiberglass tool face,

ASSISTED

vacuum system, egg crate substructure and steel base. Tooling holes

index the part to the tool contour and a vacuum system holds the part

in place. The tool vacuum system consists of pads that lie between

fastener patterns and trim lines to ensure vacuum integrity during

trimming and drilling operations.

THGA

THREAD GAGE

A THREAD GAGE is used for checking pitch diameter, lead and/or

thread form of internal or external threaded parts.

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TLTP

TOOL LOCATING

A TOOL LOCATING TEMPLATE may be a single tool or a set of tools

TEMPLATE

made of stable translucent material developed from a manufacturing

engineering tooling model. The tool controls fiber direction of the

unidirectional tape, and includes indexing provisions.

TMCM

Tooling Machine

Tooling Machine Control Medium

Control Medium

TMD

TRIM DIE

A TRIM DIE is a conventional-type punch press tool used to trim flat or

formed sheet metal parts.

TMLO

TOOLING

Soft tooling - Mylar

MASTER LAYOUT

TMP

TOOLING MODEL

A TOOLING MODEL PART is a tool that is a replica of a part or

PART

assembly (which may be abbreviated) used in the tool shop for

coordination purposes only.

TOAC

TOOLING

A TOOLING ACCESSORY is used on or in conjunction with another

ACCESSORY

tool.

TOFA

TOOLING FORM

A TOOLING FORM is constructed of modeling board, such as Ren

450. Used for fabricating and inspecting various tools.

TRF

TURNING

A TURNING FIXTURE holds a production part during lathe, jig bore or

FIXTURE

milling operations. It is used to rotate the part freely or into

predetermined attitudes for the performance of required operations.

TSJ

TEST-SYSTEM

TEST_SYSTEM ELECTRONICS is special contract tooling used for

ELECTRONICS

testing parts, assemblies, or systems on a specific airplane project. It is

used to ensure functional compliance with all Engineering and

customer specifications. Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, optical

electric or electronic means are used for testing.

TTA

TEST TOOL

A TEST TOOL ACCESSORY is any component of a TEST TOOL used

ACCESSORY

for the calibration or verification of electronic equipment.

TUFX

Turning Fixture

A TURNING FIXTURE is used to locate and clamp a part in a position

relative to a cutting tool while turning the part. A Tool Design drawing is

required.

VICE JAWS

VICE JAWS are custom-fitted to the contours of production parts in

order to hold them securely or without damaging them during

machining or drilling operations.

WELD JIG

A WELD JIG is a locating and clamping tool used to hold two or more

parts in accurate relative position and provide access for flame or arc

welding.

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Table 5.2 All Fort Worth Programs Tool Codes

Fort Worth All Programs Tool Codes

TOOL

F-

DESIGN

CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

CODE

Y = Yes

TOOL

N = No

Y = Yes

O = Option

N = No

ASSEMBLY BORING FIXTURE - A tool that indexes

ABFX

to an aircraft component to bore critical holes that are

inaccessible to the PMM machine.

AUTO DRILL DATA SET - Verified and controlled

digital data set used by Marietta Auto Drill NC

ADDS

machinery for drilling, boring, countersinking or other

type machining operations in structural assemblies.

AUTO DRILL TAPE - Verified and controlled digital

ADTA

data used by Numerical Control for drilling, boring and

countersink operations.

ABRASIVE JET FIXTURE: A tool used for holding

composite skin and understructure parts for trimming

operations on automated N/C abrasive jet equipment.

AJFX

The tool will be a minimal contact fixture of composite

material for holding the part and for coordination to the

cell automation.

ASSEMBLY JIG AND TRANSPORT FIXTURE - Major

component tool used to locate and hold parts and

subassemblies in place for drilling, assembly, and

AJTF

autodrill. Used for major components with unique

SWBS number. Same as an AJFX but has the added

features for line transfer and re-index to another

component station.

APPLY FIXTURE: A fixture which is applied to and

located by a part or component of the assembly. It

may also be used for drilling, cutting or marking the

part to which it is applied; for locating other parts in

their relative positions and performing drilling, cutting,

riveting and bore-sighting or marking operations if

APFX

requested; or for bonding aluminum shims to steel

parts. For the F/A-22 Program, a tool design is not

required for APFX's which are a flat plane and can be

made from Engineering dimensions. Hole coordination

can be referenced to control tools or the production

tools. Apply fixtures used in conjunction with PMMRs,

require designs regardless of their simplicity.

AUTOMATIC RIVETING FIXTURE: A fixture to locate

and clamp parts in their proper relative position for

ARFX

riveting. If provisions for drilling are included, use

DRFX.

ASSEMBLY FIXTURE: A fixture to locate and clamp

ASFX

parts in their proper relative position for assembly. If

provisions for drilling are included, use DRFX.

ASSEMBLY TEMPLATE - A tool used in bench

assembly, subassembly, and major assembly for

ASMT

locating or drilling holes, for transferring points, or for

locating uses.

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CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

CODE

Y = Yes

TOOL

N = No

Y = Yes

O = Option

N = No

ASSEMBLY APPLY TEMPLATE: A tool used in major

ASTP

assembly and subassembly for locating or drilling

holes, for transferring points or for locating uses.

BEADING DIE: A tool used to form a bead on the end

BDDI

of large diameter tubing.

BENDING FORM: A tool to which the part is clamped

BEFM

and then bent to desired shape.

BROACHING FIXTURE: A device in which a part is

BHFX

clamped and located in relation to the cutting teeth of

an internal or external broach.

BURNISHING TOOL: A tool used to smooth a surface

BITO

by compressing the outer layer of metal.

BRAKE DIE: A tool used on a power brake or similar

BKDI

equipment for bending metal in straight line.

BLANK DIE: A die which by shearing action cuts or

BLDI

blanks the outline of a part in flat pattern. Tool Design

is required for F-35 Program.

BONDING FORM: A form or fixture used to hold an

assembly of parts while being metal bonded, Epoxy

BNFM

bonded, etc. Tool Design is required for F-35

Program.

BONDING FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and hold

BNFX

details for secondary bonding.

BORING BAR: A tool for holding one or more cutters

BOBR

in the proper position for enlarging a hole.

BORING FIXTURE: A device used to properly locate

BOFX

and clamp work in relation to the cutting tool used for

boring the part.

BLUE BLOCK: A tool that is required to blue in other

tools. This can be made from plaster, fiberglass, etc.,

and can be ordered as a supplemental or permanent

BUBK

tool as determined by degree of difficulty or repetitive

usage. Formerly used only for permanent tools. Also,

previously called CKFMs for bluing Dhows.

BRAZING BLOCK: A graphite block used to maintain

the shape of lower surface of brazed panels during

BZBK

brazing operations (to be ordered as process aids

only).

BRAZING BOX: Shall contain the assembly and

brazing form under vacuum controlled atmospheric

conditions. This box is made of stainless steel and is

BZBX

designed to maintain structural stability at

temperatures in excess of 1850° F. (to be ordered as

process aids only).

BRAZING FORM: Platen to maintain surface shape

BZFM

during the brazing operation. The brazing form may

include accessories such as shims, spacers, cover

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Y = Yes

TOOL

N = No

Y = Yes

O = Option

N = No

sheets, and locators (to be ordered as process aids

only).

CHUCK JAWS: A set of shaped blocks fastened to a

CCJW

chuck and used for clamping a part while cutting

operations are being formed.

COMPOSITE DEBULK TOOL: A tool used for the lay-

up and cold debulk of an understructure detail part,

CDTO

prior to loading into a curing tool. The tool will consist

of multiple NC machined details with a base plate.

CHECK FORM: A tool used to check a part after

CKFM

forming or after heat treating and straightening.

CHECK GAGE: A gage used to check position or

CKGA

spacing of objects or holes in relation to other objects

or holes.

CHECK TEMPLATE: A flat or formed piece of material

CKTP

used to check the shape of a part and/or joggles,

holes, trim, etc.

CLAD

COLLET ADAPTER: A special collet or pads for collet.

CORE MILL FIXTURE: A tool to locate and hold core

CMFX

while removing excess material with a mill cutter.

COMBINATION DIE: Any die combining two or more

operations, such as piercing and blanking, blanking

CNDI

and forming, etc. Die may be either progressive or

compound. Constructions similar to blank die or form

die.

COMPONENT FIXTURE: A tool to hold, position

and/or transport the whole component after structural

assembly is complete. The tool indexes to and

COFX

maintains dimensional control of previously

established points that are essential in order to control

the accuracy of the components.

COMPONENT JIG: A tool used to locate and hold

parts and/or assemblies in their proper relative

COJI

position for drilling and/or assembly. COJI is the same

as DRFX or ASFX except that it is used to build a

major component.

COMPONENT MASTER GAGE - A COMG is the

same as a MSGA except that it is used to make and

control tools that are directly related to the

manufacture of major (O.I.L.) components. The

COMG

COMG simulates the OML of understructure of the

aircraft (e.g. bulkheads, longerons, spars, ribs, hinge

points). They control the I-R hole pattern (and

perimeters for F-35 only) of I-R panels and covers.

COMPOSITE TAPE: Tapes on which Numerical

Control data is stored. Used by Numerical Control to

COTA

prepare production tapes for the CAE (Composite

Broadgoods Cutter).

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CODE

Y = Yes

TOOL

N = No

Y = Yes

O = Option

N = No

COMPONENT TOOLING GAGE: A COTG is the

same as a TOGA except that it is used to control tools

COTG

that are directly related to the manufacture of major

(OIL) components.

CONTOUR ROLLS: A set of rolls used to form a

CRRL

contour or change an angle in drawn or extruded

section.

CORE STEP TOOL: A tool used for marking the

CSTL

location of core step cuts and for core separation.

COMPOSITE SKIN TOOL: A tool used for curing

composite skin parts. The tool will consist of a graphite

CSTO

face and understructure with a hard caul sheet for

internal pressure.

COMPOSITE CURE TOOL, ALUMINUM - A tool for

the fabrication of composite parts requiring elevated

cure temperatures. Tool is NC machined from plate or

billet, secured to a base plate, and has casters for

mobility. A CTA@ for smaller parts may be NC

CTA@

machined from plate and used on a project plate. The

@ indicator is a placeholder for the letters "A" through

"L" (NOTE: Complexity Codes M thru X are FWT)

which provide a twelve point value system as defined

by 5-4.14.6 F-35 Tool Code Complexity Definition

Table.

COMPOSITE CURE TOOL, INVAR - A tool for the

fabrication of composite parts requiring elevated cure

temperatures. It is of a welded construction including

an NC machined face sheet, eggcrate structure,

tubular base for stability, and may contain casters for

mobility. For parts up to 400 degrees F., the tool shall

be constructed of a 36 percent nickel alloy steel (Invar

CTI@

36 or equivalent). For parts with cure temperatures

that exceed 400 degrees F., the tool shall be

constructed of a 42 percent nickel alloy steel (Invar 42

or equivalent). The @ indicator is a placeholder for

the letters "M" through "X" (NOTE: Complexity Codes

M thru X are FWT) which provide a twelve point value

system as defined by the JSF Tool Code Size and

Complexity Table.

COMPOSITE CURE TOOL: Used for the fabrication of

large, extremely complex contoured composite parts

requiring elevated cure temperatures up to 375°

Fahrenheit. The tool consists of an N/C machined face

sheet, eggcrate substructure, tubular steel base and

CTCA

casters. The tool face sheet and eggcrate

substructure are of laminated graphite construction

and are permanently attached to the tubular steel

base to improve its dimensional stability during

service.

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COMPOSITE CURE TOOL for the fabrication of small

to medium complex composite parts requiring

elevated cure temperatures up to 375° F. It consists of

an N/C machined face sheet, eggcrate substructure

CTCB

and tubular steel base. The tool face sheet and

eggcrate substructure are of laminated graphite

construction and are permanently attached to the

tubular steel base to improve its dimensional stability

during service.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

CTIA

of small to medium size planar composite parts

requiring elevated cure temperatures.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of small to medium size composite parts requiring

elevated cure temperatures. For F/A-22, the usage of

CTIB

this tool is limited to parts with a flange (open angle or

90°) shorter than 2 inches in length and contoured

surfaces.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of small to medium size composite parts requiring

CTIC

elevated cure temperatures. For F/A-22, the usage of

this tool is limited to parts with flange (closed angle or

longer than 2 inches) and parts with complex contour.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of medium size composite parts requiring elevated

CTID

cure temperatures. For F/A-22, use for planar parts

only.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of medium to large size composite parts for F/A-22

CTIE

requiring elevated cure temperatures. For F/A-22, the

usage of this tool is limited to parts with a flange and

parts with complex contour.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of large composite parts for F/A-22 requiring elevated

CTIF

cure temperatures. For F/A-22, the usage of this tool

is limited to parts with a flange and parts with complex

contour.

NICKEL IRON ALLOY CURE TOOL for the fabrication

of composite parts requiring elevated cure

CTIG

temperatures. For F/A-22 usage is limited to long,

narrow composite parts.

A CURE TOOL for planer or very mildly contoured

parts, less than 3 ft. in length and width. The tool shall

be constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy plate

CTIM

stock with a cure temperature of up to 400 degrees F.

For F-35: tool dimensions = < 1 M; size = small;

complexity = simple (planar or very mild contour).

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A CURE TOOL for parts with short 90 degree or open

angle flange or moderate (1 to 2 in.) contour less than

3 ft. in length and width. The tool shall be constructed

of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy plate stock with a cure

CTIN

temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35: tool

dimensions = < 1 M; size = small; complexity =

moderate (parts with a 90° or open angle flange or

medium contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with a closed angle flange,

double “C” flange, or complex (greater than 2 in.)

contour less than 3 ft. in length and width. The tool

shall be constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy

CTIO

plate stock or facesheet with eggcrate underscore with

a cure temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35:

tool dimensions = < 1 M; size = small; complexity =

complex (parts with a closed angle flange, complex

contour, or requiring segmented details).

A CURE TOOL for parts with Planer or very mild (less

than 3 in.) contour that are greater than 3 ft. and less

than 9 ft. in length or width. The tool shall be

constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy plate

CTIP

stock or facesheet with eggcrate with a cure

temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35: tool

dimensions = > 1 M & < 3 M; size = medium;

complexity = simple (planar or very mild contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with long 90 degree or open

flange or moderate (greater than 3 in. and less than 6

in.) contour greater than 3 ft. and less than 9 ft. in

length or width. The tool shall be consttructed of a 36

CTIQ

percent nickel iron alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate

understructure with a cure temperature of up to 400

degrees F. For F-35: tool dimensions = > 1 M & < 3 M;

size = medium; complexity = moderate (parts with a

90° or open angle flange or medium contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with a closed angle flange,

double “C” flange, or complex (greater than 6 in. deep)

greater than 3 ft. and less than 9 ft. in length or width.

The tool shall be constructed of a 36 percent nickel

iron alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate understructure

CTIR

with a cure temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-

35: tool dimensions = > 1 M & < 3 M; size = medium;

complexity = complex (parts with a closed angle

flange, complex contour, or requiring segmented

details).

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A CURE TOOL for parts with Planar or very mild (less

than 4 in. deep) contour that are larger than 9 ft. and

less than 30 ft. in length or width. The tool shall be

constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy plate

CTIS

facesheet with eggcrate understructure with a cure

temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35: tool

dimensions = > 3 M & < 10 M; size = large; complexity

= simple (planar or very mild contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with long 90 degree or open

angle flange or moderate (greater than 4 in. and less

than 12 in. deep) contours greater than 9 ft. and less

than 30 ft. in length or width. The tool shall be

constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron alloy plate

CTIT

facesheet with eggcrate understructure with a cure

temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35: tool

dimensions = > 3M & < 10 M; size = large; complexity

= moderate (parts with a 90° or open angle flange or

medium contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with a closed angle flange,

double “C” flange,or complex (greater than 12 in.

deep) contour greater than 9 ft. in length or width. The

tool shall be constructed of a 36 percent nickel iron

alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate understructure with

CTIU

a cure temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-35:

tool dimensions = > 3M & < 10 M; size = large;

complexity = complex (parts with a closed angle

flange, complex contour, or requiring segmented

details).

A CURE TOOL for parts with Planar or very mild (less

than 6 in. deep) contour greater than 30 ft. in length or

width. The tool shall be constructed of a 36 percent

nickel iron alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate

CTIV

understructure with a cure temperature of up to 400

degrees F. For F-35: tool dimensions = > 10 M; size =

very large; complexity = simple (planar or very mild

contour).

A CURE TOOL for parts with 90 degree or open angle

flange or moderate (greater than 6 in. and less than

24 in. deep) contour greater than 30 ft. in length or

width. The tool shall be constructed of a 36 percent

CTIW

nickel iron alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate

understructure with a cure temperature of up to 400

degrees F. For F-35: tool dimensions = > 10 M; size =

very large; complexity = moderate (parts with a 90° or

open angle flange or medium contour).

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A CURE TOOL for parts with a closed angle flange,

double “C” flange, or complex (greater than 24 in.

deep) contour greater than 30 ft. in length or width.

The tool shall be constructed of a 36 percent nickel

iron alloy plate facesheet with eggcrate understructure

CTIX

with a cure temperature of up to 400 degrees F. For F-

35: tool dimensions = > 10 M; size = very large;

complexity = complex (parts with a closed angle

flange, complex contour, or requiring segmented

details).

CURE FIXTURE: A tool used to hold characteristic

shape or location requirements of a part or assembly

CUFX

through an elevated cure cycle as required to set

and/or stabilize a thermoset parent material or

bonding agent contained within the part or assembly.

COMPOSITE UNDERSTRUCTURE TOOL: A tool

used for warm debulk and final curing of a composite

CUTO

understructure part. The tool will consist of multiple

NC machined details, elastomeric pressure intensifiers

and a base plate.

CAVITY DIE: A tool primarily fabricated for use with

the ASEA Cavity Press. It utilizes a rubber diaphragm

which inflates and forms sheet metal parts to contour.

The die construction consists of a Kirksite cast being

CVDI

either male or female. The final configuration of the

die is obtained by Numerical Control machining or by

placing a pattern over the cast and filling the void with

an epoxy resin.

DUCT ASSEMBLY FIXTURE: Fixture used for

locating and clamping duct sections in their relative

position while performing welding operations for

DAFX

creating a duct assembly and is functionally

demonstrated through the use of a rapid prototype

model.

DROP HAMMER DIE: A die made to the contour of a

part. Part is formed by dropping punch into die. Used

DHDI

for large formed cavities where shrinking and/or

stretching of the material is required.

DINKING DIE: A punch which consists of a thin metal

DKDI

blade conforming to the desired shape of the cut. The

punch is forced against a block to shear the material.

DYNAPAK DIE: A punch and a die used for producing

a close tolerance forging from a billet or bar with

DPDI

DYNAPAK equipment. It may also forcibly extrude

material through an aperture with a punch.

DRILL FIXTURE: A fixture in which parts are located

DRFX

and clamped for assembly with the location of holes

determined by the position of bushings or plates.

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DRILL JIG: A jig in which a part is located and

clamped while drilling, reaming, counterboring,

DRJI

countersinking or similar operations are performed.

The tool is provided with hardened bushings or other

means for guiding the cutting tools.

DRILL PLATE: A flat piece of material provided with

bushings or adapter size holes, used for drilling and/or

reaming a hole or a pattern of holes in part. Tool is

DRPE

indexed to the part by means of pins or by using the

edge(s) of the plate for alignment. Tool Design is

required for F-35 Program.

DUPLICATING PATTERN: A cam of variable width or

irregular shape used to control the direction of travel

DUPA

and/or depth of cutting tool in machining a surface

and/or perimeter of a part.

DRAW DIE: A die in which the punch is to the desired

inside shape of a part and the die section is to outside

DWDI

shape with proper clearance. The material is held by

pressure pads and the punch draws the material into

the die.

DRAW FORM: A punch and a draw ring used in

DWFM

forming a part on the Hi-Draw machines.

ELECTRONIC MATE AND ALIGNMENT SYSTEM -

An electronic aircraft mating and alignment system

EMAS

which includes jacks, laser tracker, computers, and

software.

ENCAPSULATION MOLD: A permanent type form

ENMO

mold used to encapsulate harness connectors or

electronic modules.

ETCH TEMPLATE: A tool used in trimming the

masking on parts prior to chemical etching. The tool

will match the interior or exterior curvature of the parts

and will contain coordinated locating holes. The

interior and/or exterior edges of this tool exactly locate

ETTP

the lines to which the mask is to be trimmed. The

edges of the tool will be color coded to indicate

sequenced trimming operation, and will incorporate

allowance for etch back on part during the etching.

Tool Design is required for F-35 Program.

FINISHES ASSEMBLY BOOT TEMPLATE - A mylar

or template duplication of engineering or process

specification configuration which is used to define flat

pattern sizes of Finishes Boots. Used for cutting,

FABT

kitting, and positioning of bonded detailed boot pieces

applied to Aircraft Assemblies. Derived from an

engineering 3D data model, flat pattern development,

or Manufacturing Engineering Data Model (MEDM)

which will also contain a dataset configured for an

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automated flatbed cutter. Dataset will also be

configured to enable planning graphics.

FACILITY GAGE: A tool used for the fabrication of

tools, to establish intermediate or related points

FCGA

employing optical tooling methods. Used for tool

fabrication and reference information.

FINISHES DETAIL BOOT TEMPLATE - A mylar or

template duplication of engineering or process

specification configuration which is used to define flat

pattern sizes of Finishes Boots. Used for cutting,

kitting, and bonding of detailed boot pieces applied to

FDBT

Detail Parts or Components. Derived from an

engineering 3D data model, flat pattern development,

or Manufacturing Engineering Data Model (MEDM)

which will also contain a dataset configured for an

automated flatbed cutter. Dataset will also be

configured to enable planning graphics.

FACED FORM TOOL: A tool used to draw form

simple, thin gage material, parts on the Hydro-Press.

FFTO

(A non-designed tool made of Masonite, Richlite,

aluminum, etc., with a plastic face. May be single or

multiple action).

FORGING DIE: A punch and a die used for producing

FGDI

a forging from a billet or bar. It may also forcibly

extrude material through an aperture with a punch.

FINISH TAPE - Verified and controlled digital data for

FITA

cutting component or aircraft finish materials on the

Gerber cutting machine for finish applications.

FLAT TEMPLATE: A flat piece of material, the

perimeter of which is the shape of the part in flat

pattern. Location of lines, holes, bends and other

FLTP

information as required are shown on the face of

template. Holes may be actual or adapter size

depending on use. May be used to trim perimeter of

core material.

FORMING CAM: A template used to control the rate of

FMCA

bend (radius of parts fabricated with stretcher forms

on cam operated stretch presses).

FORM DIE: A die, consisting of punch and die, used

for forming a part to a desired shape. Die may be

FMDI

made to form more than one part at a time. Template

for the blank part is developed from the die.

FORM MANDREL: A mandrel used to support a part

FMMD

during swage, bend, form, stretch, or wipe operations.

FORM ROLL: A set of rolls which progressively form

FMRL

the desired cross section shape of a part. (Guide bars,

mandrels, spacers, etc. will be a part of the basic tool.)

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FILM SET: Consists of a master negative plus working

FMST

negatives and positives (both single and multiple), for

producing parts by the photo-etch process.

FORM TOOL:

(1) A piece of steel or some harder

material having a cutting edge shaped to the form

FMTO

desired on a finished turned part, (2) a tool which

forms by exerting pressure on a relative small section

of the part at one time.

FIBER PLACEMENT MANDREL - A segmented tool

that provides interface to the fiber placement

FPML

machinery for the automated tow placement process

and elevated temperature cure.

FLARING DIE: A die in which a part is clamped and

FRDI

flared by means of the action of a punch or roller.

FIXTURE FRAME - A floor based or floor anchored

dock for mounting moveable assembly tools such as

an AJTF or ASTF. Generally does not have parts

FXFM

locators but does provide index points for the moving

assembly jig. These fixtures frequently contain utilities

such as air, electrical, and lighting.

GRINDING FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and

GRFX

clamp a part in a position relative to a grinding wheel.

HFDI

HOT FORM DIE: A heated die for hot forming metal.

HANDLING FIXTURE HOIST TOOL - A part or

HFHT

assembly specific lifting device.

HOLDING FIXTURE INTEGRATION & ASSEMBLY -

A floor based tool that supports an aircraft component

HFIA

during systems and equipment installation and check

out. Generally this tool will not provide part or

subassembly locators.

HOLDING FIXTURE LINE ACCESSORY - Used in a

lean production environment to move tools through

HFLA

the production line. Eliminates the need for overhead

handling. Normally a wheel based dolly.

HANDLING FIXTURE LINE DOLLY - Used in a lean

production environment to move large parts such as

HFLD

skins. Eliminates the need for overhead handling.

Normally a wheel based dolly which is designed to

allow part transfer to major components or fixtures.

HOLDING JIG and TRANSPORT FIXTURE - Tool

used to locate and hold major tools (AJFX, AJTF, or

ASTF) and subassemblies in place for drilling,

HJTF

assembly, precision milling, and autodrill. Typically a

large superstructure which also mates or completes

major airframe parts.

HAND FORM: A block shaped to the inside or outside

HNFM

of a part which is to be formed by hand.

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HOLDING FIXTURE: A fixture used for clamping

and/or locating parts for machining. Limited to specific

applications such as N/C drilling, EDM, etc. Used only

HOFX

when other Tool Codes will not suffice. May be a floor

based tool that supports an aircraft component during

final component assembly for F-35.

HYDRO-PRESS FORM: A block made to the size and

shape of a part. The part is made by pressure or

rubber against the sheet stock from which the part is

HPFM

made, causing the part to be formed and/or cut to the

size and shape of the form block. Part should be

nested or located on the form block. Tool Design is

required for F-35 Program.

HARNESS BOARD: A tool used for the fabrication of

electrical harnesses showing length of wire, location of

HRBD

connectors, and all other information needed to

fabricate harnesses. Tool Design is required for F-35

Program.

HAND ROUTER TOOL: A tool used for holding and/or

positioning the work piece and also for guiding the

hand routers during the hand routing operations. This

HRTO

includes both conventionally hand routing and skate

routing. Typically for routing only with no other

features.

HOT BLOCK: A heated block for holding the

HTBK

temperature of extrusions or sheet metal cross section

while being stretched.

HOT FORM: A heated form for holding the

HTFM

temperature of sheet metal skins being stretched.

HEAT TREAT FIXTURE: A fixture in which parts are

held during heat treating, normalizing, quenching,

HTFX

tempering or straightening, and in which a part may be

checked after heat treating or straightening operation.

HEXPLY BONDING FIXTURE - An aluminum tool

HXBF

used to bond a stabilizing ply to honeycomb core.

INTERFACE CONTROL TOOL: A tool used to control

IFCT

contour, penetrations and all other features used to

mate major components or subassemblies.

INJECTION MOLD: Closed cavity-type matched die

IJMO

mold into which material is injected under pressure

from an outside source.

INSPECTION FIXTURE - A check fixture for castings

INFX

and forgings.

INSPECTION GAGE: Any tool used by the Inspection

INGA

Department for checking parts or assemblies.

IMPACT FORM: A block shaped to the part which is

IPFM

formed or cut by rubber under heavy impact on the

drop hammer or some similar type of press. Part

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should be nested or located on the form with locating

pins.

Interchangeable Replaceable Tape (IRTA) - tool code

created to support the drilling of IR, I for M and IBD

IRTA

holes at the Autodrill. The NC Group will be creating

these tapes for the Autodrill.

JOGGLE DIE: A die in which a part is joggled or

JGDI

offset.

JOGGLE SHIMS: A set of steel plates the size and

JGSM

shape of which produce a joggle and/or contour in a

part when used in a joggle die.

KELLER PATTERN: A pattern made to control the

cutting tool while duplicating parts with irregular

KRPA

surfaces and contours. For use in Tooling or

Production. Formerly called TOPA.

LATHE TAPE: Tape(s) on which numerical control

LATA

data is stored. Used by numerical control to prepare

production tapes for lathe operations.

LAYUP TOOL: A tool used for adhesive lay-up of

See

LATO

bonded panels prior to bonding and for lay-up of

Program

fiberglass prior to cure.

LAMINATE TEMPLATE: A template or set of

templates made of stable translucent materials used

to control laminate fiber direction, perimeter (with

LATP

excess as required) and indexing provisions to relate

the laminates to each other and to common reference

points.

LASER MASKING POSITIONING FIXTURE - A

fixture used to position parts to be masked in

conjunction with the ILS (Intelligent Laser System).

LMPF

Fixture must support the part for application of tape

type materials and provide 6 laser targets for

orientation of fixture/part to ILS.

LASER TAPE: Tape on which machine control data is

stored to operate the Laser Ply Projection Machine.

LSTA

This tool code is ordered in place of, or to replace

LATPs or LUTBs at the direction of the Manufacturing

Engineer.

LAYUP TEMPLATE: A Lay-up Template for controlling

ply placement and ply orientation during the

fabrication of highly contoured composite parts. Using

this template, critical ply features such as internal ply

LUTB

EOPs and orientation are marked on the lay-up

surface with a quality marker. This template is

fabricated with wet lay-up fiberglass on a tooling form.

Large complex surfaces may require multi piece

templates.

MACHINE ACCESSORY: An attachment or accessory

MAAC

made for use on or in conjunction with a machine.

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Masking Kit Model - is defined as a "MEDM" Mfg.

Engr. Data Model developed and defined by

Manufacturing Engineering. The Model will consist of

a flat pattern developed with locating tabs, overlaps,

gaps, etc. as required by the Manufacturing Engineer.

The MEDM must be named with Part Number and

Tool number to identify the model configuration. The

MAKM

completed model will be used to create a "Stencil

Configuration Kit," which will consist of a ".DFX" file

(made from the MEDM) to drive the automated cutting

machine to cut the masking material kit, to be used

during paint operations.

Note: This masking tool template to be issued to shop

orders.

MASKING TOOL: A tool used for the masking of

certain areas of a part during operations such as shot

MATO

peen or other operations where partial masking is

required to prevent bonding cement, paint, etc., from

being applied to a specific area.

MASKING TEMPLATE: A template which covers

MATP

specific surfaces of a part to prevent bonding cement,

paint, etc., from being applied to these specific areas.

METAL COMPOSITE TOOL: An MCTO is a tool used

MCTO

in curing composite skin parts. The tool will consist of

a metal face and metal understructure.

MANDREL EXTRACTION TOOL - A tool used to

extract mandrel segments from a cured composite

MEXT

part. Consists of tool attachment details and a method

to counterbalance the cure fixture segments.

MANUFACTURING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT: Tooling

controlled manufacturing support equipment. This

MFSE

code will be used for consistency in tooling records

and will not appear on the equipment identification

plaque.

MISCELLANEOUS TOOL: A tool which is necessary

for the production of a part or an assembly. This tool

MITO

code is to be used only when no other tool code

applies.

MINIATURE TEMPLATE: A flat or formed piece of

material with either length or width (or both)

MITP

dimensions shorter than the corresponding

dimensions on the part. Actual dimensions of the part

are to be stamped on the tool.

MARKING TAPE - Verified and controlled digital

MKTA

program used by multi-axis NC machinery for marking

clip and bracket location on primary structure.

MILL CUTTER: A rotating tool, having a series of

MLCU

blades made of steel or harder material, used for

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removing material. The shape, position, and number

of blades determine the type of cutter.

MILL FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and clamp a

MLFX

part or an assembly in proper relation to the mill

cutter(s).

MULTI-PURPOSE TEMPLATE: A template normally

fabricated from sheet metal that is developed to

include locating of multiple secondary brackets, holes

MPTP

and/or cut-outs for attachment of multiple aircraft

systems or equipment items to a structural part or

subassembly.

MACHINE ROUTER FORM: Locates and holds part

MRFM

and provides a profiling pattern for use on machine

routers.

MACHINE ROUTER FIXTURE: Locates and holds

MRFX

parts and provides a profiling pattern for use on

machine routers.

MISCELLANEOUS REFERENCE TOOL: A tool used

for the fabrication of tools, to establish intermediate or

MRTO

related point. Used for fabrication or reference only.

(Use only when no other tool code is applicable.)

Formerly called TOAC or a supplemental tool.

MASTER CONTROL TOOL: An MSCT controls the air

surface, OML, or may be made to IML for application

purposes. A Master Dimension Database (MDDB) or

MSCT

Manufacturing Engineering Tooling Model (METM) will

control the MSCT for contour and reference

information and may control part EOP, cutouts, tooling

and fastener holes.

MASTER FORM: A form made full size of a portion of

MSFM

an airplane. Used to control tooling form or

production mockup.

MASTER GAGE: A gage from which other gages or

MSGA

tools are made. It is used as a control for other gages

or tools by Tool Manufacturing Departments only.

MASTER PLATE: A plate in which a pattern of holes is

accurately controlled. Used by Tool Manufacturing

MSPE

Departments only for control of other tools. May

include information such as mold line, perimeter of

part, location of cutouts, reference lines, etc.

MASTER TAPE: Tape(s) on which numerical control

data is stored. Used by Tool Manufacturing

MSTA

Departments to prepare production tapes for 4 & 5

axis milling operations, may include 3 axis operations.

MASTER TEMPLATE: A flat or formed piece of

material used by Tool Manufacturing Departments to

MSTP

fabricate and control other templates. Location of

lines, holes, bonds, beads, and other information are

shown on the face of the template.

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MATE FIXTURE - A fixture to locate and hold two or

more tools and/or components in their relative position

MTFX

to each other to enable them to be pinned, bolted or

mated together.

MULTIPLE USE TOOL: A MUTO is a fiberglass or

metal tool made from an MSCT or other control tools.

A MUTO may control the perimeter, contour and

MUTO

attach pattern of any designated part. The function of

a MUTO is to act as a reference tool for fabrication of

other tools and may be used in actual fabrication of

parts and assembly.

MACHINED WELD FORM: A wooden form (NC)

machined from Engineering dataset for nesting tube

MWFM

details in design engineering coordinates for

fabrication tack welding. Tool shall have scribe

information for weld joints and EOPs.

MYLAR TRANSFER TOOL: A mylar duplication of

engineering configuration which is used to transfer

hole patterns, show part location or orientation. Used

MYTT

for assembly of details and/or installation of details or

assemblies. Made from an engineering flat pattern

development or Manufacturing Engineering Tooling

Model (METM).

NUMERICAL CONTROL PATTERN: A pattern used

NCPA

for digitizing a master tape for Numerical Control

Machines.

NOTCH DIE: A die used for cutting a notch or cutout

NHDI

in the edge of a part.

Data file(s) optical laser projection data is stored. This

data is to be used by Assembly Line Departments

OPTA

developed from Engineering Geometry to locate

require features by the using Department.

PIERCE DIE: A die used for piercing a hole or pattern

PCDI

of holes in a part.

POST CURE FIXTURE - A tool used to hold a BMI

composite part during the elevated temperature post

PCFX

cure process. Purpose is to eliminate geometric

deformation by effectively securing the part.

PAINT CELL HOLDING FIXTURE - Used to position

PCHF

components in relation to the robotic paint delivery

system. Also used for hand spray applications.

PAINT CELL LOCATING DOLLY - A cart or dolly used

in conjunction with a PCHF to position components in

relation to the robotic paint delivery system. The cart is

PCLD

pinned in a position within the robotic cell to provide a

definable, repeatable and reconfigurable array of parts

for robotic spraying.

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PRODUCTION BROACH: An internal or external

PDBH

broach having a series of stepped cutting edges that

is pushed or pulled through a part to remove material.

PRODUCTION DOLLY: A movable dolly usually on

wheels or casters which is used to hold, position,

and/or transport any assembly which is not a

component assembly. This dolly indexes to and

PDDY

maintains dimensional control of previously

established points that are essential in order to control

the accuracy of the assembly. If the assembly is an

OIL/AOIL component, use COFX.

PRODUCTION LAYOUT: A computer generated

PDLO

layout (Mylar) of a flat configured sheet metal parts

that are fabricated on the Wiedematic.

PRODUCTION MOLD: Any mold for producing

PDMO

molded rubber, plastic or metal. This includes ancillary

tooling such as investment mold dies.

PRODUCTION MOCKUP: A replica of a part or

PDMU

assembly, whether complete or a part thereof, used to

determine position of adjacent parts.

PRODUCTION PATTERN: A pattern used to control

PDPA

the surfaces of a part. May be oversized to allow for

part shrinkage.

PRODUCTION SAMPLE: A production part which is

used as a sample for producing all identical production

parts. This may also be a weld assembly simulation to

PDSE

Y (N)

be used for fixture fabrication and set up purposes.

For CTD: PDSEs for tubes are control tools “Y”.

PDSEs for non-tubes are not control tools “N”.

PRODUCTION SIMULATION - A PDSM is a

Production Simulation tool of rigid construction. A

PDSM simulates selected configurations and

dimensions of a production part or assembly. A PDSM

can be used as: (1) A control tool for hole pattern

size. (2) A control tool for fabricating other tools. (3)

An inspection unit to verify fit and function on the next

assembly. (4) A means for providing rigidity to the

PDSM

mating components of the part while installing these

mating components. A Tool Design is optional. Note:

Dept. 06H3 manufactures simulations/mock-ups of

“black boxes” with electrical connectors for fitting

purposes (LRU's). Though some LRU's may not have

tool numbers, they are still called and identified as

PDSMs and these LRU PDSMs do not require a Tool

Design.

PROFILE FIXTURE: A fixture for locating and

clamping a part in relation to a follower guide which

PFFX

controls a direction of travel of a cutting tool. Used for

cutting irregular profile shapes.

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Power Feed Tool Kit: this may include but not limited

PFTK

to reamers and drill bits etc.

CAD/CAM full scale dimensioned drawing of non-

PGCL

mockup tube configuration with the true projection

views of each bend.

PROJECT PLATE AUTOCLAVE - A large aluminum

plate that is internally plumbed for vacuum. Various

small cure tools such as stiffener or rib tools are

PJPA

placed on the project plate for curing in the autoclave.

One vacuum bag encloses all of the small cure tools

positioned on a PJPA.

PLASTIC DIE: Matched dies, used for forming plastic

PLDI

parts.

PLASTIC MOLD: A form made to the outside or inside

shape of a part provided with facilities for forming a

plastic part by application of high pressure or vacuum.

PLMO

Used to manufacture expendable plaster break away

molds. Also used to mold foam parts, pads, or foam-

filled core in either block form or specific shapes.

PART MARKER DATA SET - Verified and controlled

digital data set used by Marietta Part Marking NC

PMDS

multi-axis machinery for marking clip and bracket

location on primary structure.

POLYMERIC TRANSFER TOOL: A tool used for

transfer media in fabrication of composite tooling. Tool

PMTT

will be N/C machined from polymeric tooling material

or an acceptable substitute.

PTTO - Pressure Test Tool - Special Tooling required

to seal aircraft structures for the purpose of conducting

a pressure test per a Production Test Procedure. This

Tool Code is reserved for tools that would require

complex contour and/or hole location and would

generally be for test panels that are used to replace

aircraft panels or canopies. The structures

PTTO

Manufacturing Engineer initiates the acquisition of this

tool as a result of a request from Manufacturing Test

Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Production

Operations. For pressure test tools not requiring

complex contour and/or hole location (e.g., fittings to

seal ends of lines for pressure test), Manufacturing

Test Engineering would issue a Manufacturing

Equipment Request (MER) for this Tool Code (4PTO).

POINT-TO-POINT TAPE: Tape(s) on which numerical

control data is stored. Used by Numerical Control to

PPTA

prepare production tapes for drilling, boring and

punching operations.

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PREFIT FIXTURE: A fixture used to prefit details of a

bonded or brazed assembly, to assure proper relation

PRFX

of parts during bonding or brazing operations. May

include provisions for tack welding or drilling for tack

rivets.

PROFILE TAPE: Tape(s) on which numerical control

data is stored. Used by Numerical Control to prepare

PRTA

production tapes for 2 & 3 axis and surface milling

operations.

PLATING FIXTURE: A fixture in which parts are held

PTFX

during plating. Used for chrome, cadmium, etc.

plating.

ROTATE ACCESS AND TRANSPORT FIXTURE -

Used to hold assembly fixtures for moving from station

RATF

to station as well as raise, lower and rotate for best

ergonomic positioning.

RUBBER CAST CAUL SHEET - A cast or poured

RCCS

rubber sheet used as a caul sheet in composite

fabrication.

ROBOTIC COATING TAPE - NC Tape used to control

RCTA

the path of a robot to apply coatings of paint to aircraft

components or structure.

REPRODUCTION: A full scale reproduction of

engineering information, basic loft lines, master design

REPD

layouts, etc. To be used only to identify reproduction

of the above engineering information which is sent to

vendors. DO NOT ASSIGN TOOL NUMBER.

ROUGH TEMPLATE: A flat piece of material, the

perimeter of which shows the rough shape of a part

RGTP

with allowance for forming. May include provisions for

drilling holes.

RAPID PROTOTYPE MULTI-USE TOOL: A tool is

produced by the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

RPMT

process. The tool is for locating and hand drilling hole

patterns in detail parts, assemblies and sub-assys.

RIVET SPRAY TEMPLATE: A thin metal or fiberglass

RSTP

template or shell used for spray marking rivet patterns.

ROUTER CUTTER: A high speed rotating tool used

RTCU

for removing material from a part.

ROUTER FORM: A tool shaped to hold a part (or a

stack of identical parts) and having contours or cutouts

RTFM

to act as a guide for the router cutter that is used to

remove excess material.

ROUTER FIXTURE: A tool used to locate and clamp

assemblies in position while excess material is

RTFX

removed with a router. May also be used to perform

drilling or other operations.

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ROUTER SHELL: A shell similar to a TRSH except

RTSH

includes a surface which can be used as a router

guide (3/8 inch or more in thickness).

ROUTER TEMPLATE: A flat piece of material, the

perimeter of which is the shape of the part. It is made

RTTP

undersize to allow for the router guide, except in areas

which the part is not to be routed in which areas the

template will be made the actual size of the part.

RIVET FIXTURE: A fixture to locate and hold parts in

RVFX

their relative position for riveting. Use for manual as

well as automatic riveting.

SAW FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and clamp a

part in position while cutting to size or removing

SAFX

excess material with a saw. May include a guide. Tool

Design is required for F-35 Program.

SUPPLIER CONTROL TOOL: An SCTO is a reverse

splash, made of fiberglass or plaster, made from

SCTO

MSCT. The SCTO will control all the part panel EOPs

and other information that suppliers building

purchased parts outside LM Aero facility may need.

SWAGING DIE: A die consisting of a pair of steel

blocks made smaller than a part in its original

condition, which, by repeated blows reduce the part to

SGDI

the desired size and shape. If a forming mandrel

(FMMD) is required, it should be given a separate tool

number.

SHOP MADE TOOL: CANCELLED - DO NOT USE

SMTO

FOR NEW TOOLS EFFECTIVE SEPT. 1999

SUPER-PLASTIC FORM DIE: A tool used to form

titanium or aluminum on a Super-Plastic Forming

(SPF) press. The tool is made from high temperature

ceramic and is cast from an N/C cut PMTT. Vendor

SPFD

dies may be made of steel. The tool and material are

heated in the press prior to forming to allow super-

plastic material deformation. Tool Design is required

for F-35 Program.

SPECIAL MACHINE: A device consisting of a power-

SPMC

supplying unit and accompanying details necessary to

perform the required operations.

SPECIAL REAMER: A rotating tool, having a series of

blades made of steel or harder material, used for

SPRM

enlarging a hole to achieve a close tolerance and/or

finish.

Silicone Rubber Vacuum Bag: A Conformal Silicone

Rubber Bag for use in Autoclave Cures and

SRVB

Debulking. Engineering Part Number to be Parent

Tool Code and Number.

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SPOTFACING CUTTER: A cutting tool with radial

SSCU

blades, used for finishing a surface perpendicular to

the centerline of a hole.

STRETCHER BLOCK: A stretcher block is a form

STBK

made of plate stock around which a part is stretched

to form simple or varying degree contours.

STRETCHER DIE: A matched two piece die with

opened ends for forming shapes in extrusions and

sheet metal cross sections by pulling the part by each

STDI

end until material reaches a plastic state and held until

die is closed. STDIs are made of steel and using

guide pins require a Tool Design Drawing.

STRETCH DRAW: A matched die made of kirksite

with or without plastic faced punch and/or die. Used to

STDW

form sheet stock by stretching to a plastic state and

then die forming.

STRETCHER FORM: A stretcher form is a cast form

STFM

over which a sheet of material or part is stretched to

form compound or varying degree contours.

STRETCHER JAWS: A set of blocks or jaws used for

STJW

holding or clamping a part with a non-standard cross

section while it is being stretched, formed or drawn.

SPOTWELD FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and

SWFX

clamp parts and/or assemblies in their relative position

while performing spot weld operations.

Supplemental/SUPL Tool - Tool Order issued by

manufacturing Planners to support Production activity

as relates to Quality Assurance Reports (QARs), (F35)

Advanced Engineering Authorization (AEAs)

SUPL

Temporary Deviation Authorizations (TDAs) and

Work-Arounds (WAPAs). The overall process refer to

PM9003 20.19 Supplemental & Manufacturing Assist

Tool Orders.

TRIM FIXTURE, CLAMP ASSISTED - Fixture in which

parts are located and secured for NC trimming and

drilling. A metal tool with mechanical clamping

provisions for holding of part. The @ indicator is a

TFC@

placeholder for the letters "M" through "X" (NOTE:

Complexity Codes M Thru X are FWT) which provide

a twelve point value system as defined by the JSF

Tool Code Size and Complexity Table.

TRIM TOOL: Tool made of aluminum, designed to be

used on a multi axis machine. This tool is typically

TFCA

used to trim small composite parts with simple flanges,

channels or straps that can be held in place with

clamps.

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TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED - Fixture in

which parts are located and secured for NC trimming

and drilling. A metal tool plumbed for vacuum

assisted holding of part. The @ indicator is a

TFV@

placeholder for the letters "E" through "L" and "M"

through "X" (NOTE: Complexity Codes M Thru X are

FWT) which provide a twelve point value system as

defined by the JSF Tool Code Size and Complexity

Table.

TRIM FIXTURE: Tool made of aluminum, designed to

be used on a multi-axis machine. This tool will include

TFVA

a vacuum system to hold the part in place; used to

trim small to medium sized flat composite parts.

TRIM FIXTURE: Tool made of aluminum, designed to

be used on a multi-axis machine. This tool will include

TFVB

a vacuum system to hold the part in place; used to

trim small to medium sized contoured parts.

TRIM FIXTURE: Tool made of aluminum, designed to

be used on a multi-axis machine. This tool will include

TFVC

a vacuum system to hold the part in place. This tool

will be used to trim large F/A-22 contoured parts.

TRIM FIXTURE VACUUM ASSISTED: A vacuum

TFVD

assisted Trim Fixture used for N/C trimming and/or

drilling of composite parts.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVE

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVF

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVG

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

TFVH

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

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Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVI

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVJ

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVK

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED: After and

assembly is bonded together, the net trim and

attached hole patterns and sometimes part contour

TFVL

need to be machined into the bond assembly. A Trim

Fixture, Vacuum Assisted tool has various levels of

complexity as noted by the last letter used in the tool

code.

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum for the use on the Flexible Overhead Gantry

(FOG). This tool is used to trim the EOPs and IML

surface and drill fastener holes in parts with planar or

TFVM

very mild (less than 1 in. deep) contour that are less

than 3 ft. in length or width. For F-35: tool dimensions

= < 1 M; size = small; complexity = simple (planar or

very mild contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum for the use on the Flexible Overhead Gantry

(FOG). This tool is used to trim the EOPs and IML

surface and drill fastener holes in parts with short 90

TFVN

degree or open angle flange or moderate (greater

than 1 in. and less than 2 in. deep) contour that is less

than 3 ft. in length or width. For F-35: tool dimensions

= < 1 M; size = small; complexity = moderate (parts

with a 90° or open angle flange or medium contour).

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A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum for the use on the Flexible Overhead Gantry

(FOG). This tool is used to trim the EOPs and IML

surface and drill fastener holes in parts with a closed

angle flange, double “C”, or complex (greater than 2

TFVO

in. deep) contour that is less than 3 ft. in length or

width. For F-35: tool dimensions = < 1 M; size =

small; complexity = complex (parts with a closed angle

flange, complex contour, or requiring segmented

details).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum for the use on the Flexible Overhead Gantry

(FOG). This tool is used to trim the EOPs and IML

surface and drill fastener holes in parts with planar or

TFVP

very mild (less than 3 in. deep) contour that are

greater than 3 ft., but less than 9 ft. in length or width.

For F-35: tool dimensions = > 1 M & < 3 M; size =

medium; complexity = simple (planar or very mild

contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass with an eggcrate

understructure for the use on the Flexible Overhead

Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the EOPs and

IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts with long

TFVQ

90 degree or open angle flange or moderate (greater

than 3 in. and less than 6 in. deep) contour that is less

than 3 ft. but less than 9 ft. in length or width.

For

F-35: tool dimensions = < 1 M & < 3 M; size = small;

complexity = moderate (parts with a 90° or open angle

flange or medium contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

with a closed angle flange, double “C” flange, or

TFVR

complex (greater than 6 in. deep) contour that are

greater than 3 ft. but less than 9 ft. in length or width.

For F-35: tool dimensions = > 1 M & < 3 M; size =

medium; complexity = complex (parts with a closed

angle flange, complex contour, or requiring

segmented details).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

TFVS

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

with planar or very mild (less than 4 in. deep) contour

that are greater than 9 ft. but less than 30 ft. in length

or width. For F-35: tool dimensions = > 3M & < 10 M;

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size = large; complexity = simple (planar or very mild

contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

with long 90 degree or open angle flange or moderate

TFVT

(greater than 4 in. and less than 12 in. deep) contour

that is greater than 9 ft. but less than 30 ft. in length or

width. For F-35: tool dimensions = > 3M & < 10 M;

size = large; complexity = moderate (parts with a 90°

or open angle flange or medium contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

with a closed angle flange, double “C” flange, or

TFVU

complex (greater than 12 in. deep) contour that are

greater than 9 ft. but less than 30 ft. in length or width.

For F-35: tool dimensions = > 3M & < 10 M; size =

large; complexity = complex (parts with a closed angle

flange, complex contour, or requiring segmented

details).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

TFVV

with planar or very mild (less than 4 in. deep) contour

that are greater than 30 ft. in length or width. For F-35:

tool dimensions = > 10 M; size = very large;

complexity = simple (planar or very mild contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

with 90 degree or open angle flange or moderate

TFVW

(greater than 6 in. and less than 24 in. deep) contour

that is greater than 30 ft. in length or width. For F-35:

tool dimensions = > 10 M; size = very large;

complexity = moderate (parts with a 90° or open angle

flange or medium contour).

A TRIM FIXTURE, VACUUM ASSISTED made of

aluminum or fiberglass for use on the Flexible

Overhead Gantry (FOG). This tool is used to trim the

EOPs and IML surface and drill fastener holes in parts

TFVX

with a closed angle flange, double “C” flange, or

complex (greater than 24 in. deep) contour that are

greater than 30 ft. in length or width. For F-35: tool

dimensions = > 10 M; size = very large; complexity =

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complex (parts with a closed angle flange, complex

contour, or requiring segmented details).

THREAD GAGE: A gage used for checking pitch

THGA

diameter, lead and/or thread form of internal or

external threaded parts.

TOOL LOCATING TEMPLATE: A template or a set of

templates made of stable translucent material

developed from a Manufacturing Engineering Tooling

TLTP

Model (METM). The tool will control fiber direction of

the unidirectional tape, indexing provisions, and relate

the plies laminates to each other and to common

reference points.

TEMPORARY MOD FIXTURE: A non-designed,

limited use tool manufactured from engineering data

that will be used on a temporary basis to drill, locate or

trim aircraft structure during non-production aircraft

modifications.

Requirements for the Temporary Mod Fixture (TMFX)

will be determined by manufacturing engineering in

order to support non- production Mod operations.

TMFX tools will be utilized as a temporary solution to

TMFX

accomplish Mod assembly operations for a limited

number of ship effectivities when permanent tooling is

not available. Use of the TMFX is Limited to non-I-R

applications. TMFX tools may be manufactured from

any of the approved tooling materials listed in the PM-

4053 Tooling Manual. If required, solid models must

be vaulted in PDM.

Tool Verification - dimensional verification by use of

conventional measurement equipment. Trial Run

required.

TOOLING ACCESSORY: A tool made for use on or in

TOAC

conjunction with another tool.

TOOLING FORM: An N/C machined Tooling Form

constructed with modeling board (such as Ren 450).

The tool is used for fabricating and inspecting various

TOFA

tools such as lay-up templates, flat pattern plies and

production samples. A TOFA will be mounted on an

aluminum plate base. Typically used for small to

medium parts without significant contour.

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CONTROL

DESCRIPTION

CODE

Y = Yes

TOOL

N = No

Y = Yes

O = Option

N = No

TOOLING FORM: An N/C machined Tooling Form

constructed with modeling board (such as Ren 450).

The tool is used for fabricating and inspecting various

tools such as lay-up templates, flat pattern plies and

production samples. Construction of the tool may be

hollow or solid. A TOFB will be mounted on a welded

TOFB*

steel base. Typically used for medium to large parts or

those parts having significant contour. *For F-35: Per

F-35 Management direction, TOFB should not be

ordered for I-R control effective T/V/Ship 2AF-0001

and on, for CTOL, 2BH-0001 and on for STOVL, and

2CF-0001 and on for CV. Use COMG in lieu of TOFB.

TOOLING FORM: A plaster, wood or fiberglass form

TOFM

made full size of an airplane part or assembly. Used

for making and/or checking other tools.

TOOLING GAGE: A gage used by Tool Manufacturing

TOGA

Departments only for dimensional control of other

tools.

TOOLING MOLD: Any permanent type mold required

for repetitive molding of tooling materials into

controlled shapes for use as tool details of a standard

TOMO

or peculiar design, of an expendable nature. It also

may be used as a reference tool to produce other

tools. Tool Design is required for F-35 Program.

TOOLING PATTERN: A pattern used for casting

TOPA

purposes in making other tools. Pattern is made

oversize to allow for shrinkage.

TOOLING PLATE: A tool used to accurately control a

TOPE

pattern of holes and line-of-sight. Used by Tool

Manufacturing Department only.

TOOL SAMPLE: A complete or partial simulation of a

TOSE

part made to fit an assembly, used for fabrication or

checking other tools.

TOOLING TAPE: A tape on which data is stored for

TOTA

the operation of a machine. Used for the production to

tooling details.

TOOLING TEMPLATE: A flat piece of material that

shows hole patterns, mold lines and other information

by means of holes in the template or lines or markings

TOTP

on the face of the template. The perimeter is cut to the

shape of the part and may be actual size of increased

or diminished in scale. The template is used for

fabrication and/or checking other tools.

TRIM DIE: A punch and a die used for trimming a part

TRDI

after it is formed or for trimming the ends of a strip.

TRIM SHELL: A thin shell made to the exact size and

shape of either the inside or outside of a part on which

TRSH

it fits. Used for marking, drilling, cutting or any

combination of these operations on a part.

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TURN AROUND TRANSPORT FIXTURE - A tool that

indexes to and supports an aircraft component in

TRTF

order to remove the AJTF and present the second

side of the component to the PMM or autodrill

machines. The TRTF indexes to an HJTF.

TESTING TOOL: A tool used to check a production

TSTO

part or assembly mechanically, electrically,

hydraulically or pneumatically.

TEST TOOL ACCESSORIES: A tool used in

conjunction with test equipment to assist the test

TTAC

equipment or make it adaptable to a number of parts,

assemblies or systems. May involve mechanical,

electronic, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic principles.

TURNING CAM: A cam used on lathes, screw

machines, etc., to control the position of the cutting

TUCA

tool or when used in a series to control the cycle of

operations performed on a part.

TURNING FIXTURE: A fixture used to locate and

TUFX

clamp a part in a position relative to a cutting tool

while turning the part.

VENDOR CONTROL TOOL: A VCTO is a reverse

splash made of fiberglass or plaster, made from a

VCTO

MSCT. The VCTO will control all the part panel EOPs

and other information that suppliers building

purchased parts outside LM-Aero facility may need.

VACUUM FORM BOX: A box for holding vacuum

and/or air pressure to either vacuum draw or billow the

VFBX

heated sheet prior to contracting the sheet with a male

VFMO. Must be made adaptable to the thermoplastic

vacuum forming machine.

VACUUM FORM MOLD: A form made to the inside or

outside of a thermoplastic part, provided with facilities

VFMO

for adaptation to the thermoplastic vacuum forming

machine. Tool to have vacuum, air pressure, heating

and cooling provisions as may be required.

VACUUM FORM PLUG ASSIST: A male type plug to

pre-stretch the hot sheet of thermoplastic material, in a

VFPA

uniform manner, to approximate size, before vacuum

is applied to the VFMO for final shape. Tool may

require heating and cooling provisions as necessary.

VISE JAWS: A set of shaped jaws or blocks mounted

VSJW

in a vise. Used for clamping or locating a part while

performing the required operation(s).

WATER JET FIXTURE - A fixture which holds the part

WJFX

in relation to the abrasive water jet for trimming

operations.

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WELD FIXTURE: A fixture used for locating and

clamping parts in their relative position while

performing welding or brazing operations. NOTE:

WLFX

Simple assembly weld features do not require Tool

Design Drawings - a simple assembly is defined as

having three engineering points or less.

WIPING FORM: A block around which a part is

WPFM

pushed into the desired shape by a sliding shoe.

WIPER SHOE: A sliding shoe used to form a part

WPSH

around a stretcher form or wiping form.

WPTP

WIEDEMANN PIERCING TEMPLATE (TAI ONLY)

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