Category Archives: FRD

Final Report Document

FRD Cover Page

1     General

Make no changes to the cover page with the exception of adding a logo (optional) as described below.  Likewise, you should make NO changes to the headers on all other pages of the provided template document.

2     Corrections Needed?

It has been a long time since you started this project.  Please give the entire cover page a thorough and careful proofreading and correct as needed.  If you are uncertain in ANY way in regard to making corrections without messing up formatting, please contact the SCD program director.

3     Logo

Referring to the bottom-left corner of the cover page, you may include a logo as you wish.  Reminder, only with permission from your customer can you use their logo.  If no logo, click on the logo placeholder image to select it, then hit the delete key.  To insert a logo, right-click on the logo placeholder image and select Replace image ► [select appropriate source] from the popup menu.  Select the new image from its source location.  Then…

Referring to the bottom-left corner of the cover page, you may include a logo as you wish.  Reminder, only with permission from your customer can you use their logo.  If no logo, click on the logo placeholder image to select it, then hit the delete key.  To insert a logo, right-click on the logo placeholder image and select Replace image ► [select appropriate source] from the popup menu.  Select the new image from its source location.  Then…

  • Right-click on the logo placeholder image and select Replace image ► [select appropriate source] from the popup menu.
  • If the image is clipped on the top and bottom, skip to the next sub-bullet. If the image is clipped on the left and right, right-click on the new image and select Reset image from the popup menu.  Then, to reposition it at the bottom margin, with the image selected, click on “Fix position on page” and select Position options, which will show them to the right.  Then scroll through the “Quick layouts” settings to the “Bottom left” icon and select it.
  • If the image is clipped on the top and bottom, right-click on the new image and select Reset image from the popup menu. Then, to reposition it at the bottom margin, with the image selected click on “Fix position on page” and select Position options, which will show them to the right.  Then scroll through the “Quick layouts” settings to the “Bottom left” icon and select it.  You will likely need to then expand “Size and rotation” section, make sure lock aspect ratio is checked, and change the “Height” to 2.5 inches.

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© 2017, William J. Endres Updated February 12, 2023

TAD Appendix E — Testing Details

1     Organization and Formatting

1.1    General (same as for other B-sheets; follow this link for easy reference)

1.2    Sheet-Specific — Making it All Fit

It’s a blank page; use it however you wish and have as many as needed.  Be sure to keep images and annotations large enough that they are easily read.  Duplicate the page/slide as many times as needed; but keep the first one as the first one as it is the table-of-contents link target.

2     Content Presentation

This is where the details of your testing work are documented.  If it is illegible, it was not done.  Someone picking up from you to carry the work forward must be able to follow the logic (completeness and connectivity) and read it (legibility).

  • There is no specific Page Input textbox/content to be addressed for each of these page(s); however:
    • If work is continuing from the previous page, include an indicator of such at the top left corner in a font size/color that is obvious (e.g., “(continued from previous page)”). Template indicators are provided; delete if not used.
    • When you begin a particular element of work, include in a box (sample provided; move to a logical location) initiating it with a brief statement of WHY you are doing this work (the related engineering requirement(s)) and your plan for how it will be used (if it is a step in a chain of testing/refinement toward verifying something).
  • There is no specific Page Output content to be addressed for each of these page(s); however
    • If work is continued on the next page, include an indicator of such at the bottom right corner in a font size/color that is obvious (e.g., “(continued on next page)”).  Template indicators are provided; delete if not used.
    • When you get to the end of a particular element of work, include in a box (sample provided; move to a logical location) wrapping it up with a brief statement of what you conclude (verification complete or refinement needed).

3     Examples of Great Work

Do a great job and be the first!

© 2017, William J. Endres Updated February 11, 2023

TAD Appendix D — Part and Assembly Prints

1     Organization and Formatting

1.1    General (same as for other B-sheets; follow this link for easy reference)

1.2    Sheet-Specific — Making it All Fit

It’s a blank page; use it however you wish and have as many as needed.  Duplicate the page/slide as many times as needed; but keep the first one as the first one as it is the table-of-contents link target.

2     Content Presentation

This is where your individual part prints and assembly prints are documented.  They should have appropriate borders and placed as a graphic within the border of the template page.

  • Part prints must have material specified, be fully dimensioned and toleranced, and identified with an appropriate name/number and description.
  • Assembly prints must include a bill of materials (BOM) and callouts for each component or subassembly matching its number in the BOM.

As an alternative, if you wish to have a separate file of all your prints, that is fine.  In that case, provide a clear, textual referral here indicating that there is a separate file containing the print package.

3     Examples of Great Work

Do a great job and be the first!

© 2017, William J. Endres Updated February 11, 2023

TAD Section 8.3 — Testing and Refinement Summary

1     Organization and Formatting

1.1    General (same as for other B-sheets; follow this link for easy reference)

1.2    Sheet-Specific — Making it All Fit

It’s a blank page; use it however you wish.  But, be sure to use it carefully to fit as much as you can while maintaining clarity and connectivity among the testing results.  You can have up to three (3) pages if needed.  Three pages is enough space, and one page is not significantly more space than needed (i.e., if you have a lot of excess space on a single page, you have likely fallen short, and the remedy is not just making the text and/or figures obnoxiously big to consume space).

2     Content Presentation

  • There is no specific Page Input textbox/content to be addressed for this page.
  • Describe methods used to test the prototype for functional performance and a quantitative assessment of how well performance specifications (each objective and each constraint) are met, or not met.
  • Describe refinements made in the final stages to achieve basic function and/or to improve function toward meeting specifications. Address each requirement.
  • Also include ways the testing itself was improved or could be improved.
  • Be sure to keep images and annotations large enough that they are easily read.
  • Remember this is a summary noting and briefly describing methods used and showing final results and decisions/refinements/conclusions made from each result; the details are in Appendix E.
  • Complete the sheet by populating the Page Output textbox.  Include a couple conclusions or takeaways based on what is on the sheet.  Think of it as answering a reader’s question “so what?” and/or “why should I care?”

3     Examples of Great Work

Do a great job and be the first!

© 2017, William J. Endres Updated September 21, 2022

TAD Section 8.2 — Assembly Highlights

1     Organization and Formatting

1.1    General (same as for other B-sheets; follow this link for easy reference)

1.2    Sheet-Specific — Making it All Fit

It’s a blank page; use it however you wish.  But, be concise enough to not need more than five (5) pages.  Five pages is enough space, and having less than two (2) pages is unusual.

2     Content Presentation

  • There is no specific Page Input textbox/content to be addressed for this page.
  • Referencing detailed drawings/prints in the appendix, describe how the system is assembled step by step. Include CAD renderings and/or actual pictures of the assembly processes/steps.  Someone should be able to replicate your prototype from this section, the bill of materials, and the referenced appendix.
  • Annotate any illustrations and describe any issues encountered and the way they were resolved or could be resolved.
  • Be sure to keep images and annotations large enough that they are easily read.
  • Complete the sheet with the Page Output textbox.  Include a couple conclusions or takeaways based on what is on the sheet.  Think of it as answering a reader’s question “so what?” and/or “why should I care?”

3     Examples of Great Work

Do a great job and be the first!

© 2017, William J. Endres Updated September 21, 2022

TAD Section 8.1 — Part Manufacturing Highlights

1     Organization and Formatting

1.1    General (same as for other B-sheets; follow this link for easy reference)

1.1    Sheet-Specific — Making it All Fit

It’s a blank page; use it however you wish.

2     Content Presentation

  • There is no specific Page Input textbox/content to be addressed for this page.
  • Referencing detailed drawings/prints in the appendix, describe how at least two non-purchased (i.e., not commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)) components are manufactured.
  • Annotate any illustrations and describe any issues encountered and the way they were resolved or could be resolved.
  • Be sure to keep images and annotations large enough that they are easily read.
  • Complete the page by populating the Page Output textbox.  Include a couple conclusions or takeaways based on what is on the page.  Think of it as answering a reader’s question “so what?” and/or “why should I care?”

3     Examples of Great Work

Do a great job and be the first!

© 2017, William J. Endres Updated September 21, 2022