Case Studies
Requirement
Embody two approved modifications to Qty 5 OEM standard rigs:
– Safety related: chassis earth bonding, connector and electronic component changes, fabrication of new mounting plates
– Maintenance cost reduction: relocate oil filter and filler tube – welding and fabrication required
– Non-competitive – Single source with Leafield
– Technical data and test specifications available.
– 1980’s Manufacture.
Evaluation process
Site visit view and assess labour requirement for embodiment of the modifications.
Gather required labour & material costs, submit quotation to customer for approval
Strip, rewire and replace components as specified in accordance with OEM technical data
Outcome
Final test to OEM specification
Pack to SPIS J standard (tropical)
Produce Certificate of Conformity and Calibration certificate
Requirement
Customer order received for Qty 1 operational ex naval stock modulator.
OEM Datapack and Test specification unavailable.
1980’s Manufacture
Evaluation process
Five items identified in ex MoD stock. Following assessment, these were found to be at differing build standards
Customer was contacted and the correct revision status with reference to their required application was agreed.
Three of the five met the required build standard, these were tested for consistent response across the three units and a reference standard established.
All components tested in accordance with OEM specification.
Outcome
Single unit in best condition was selected, tested cleaned as required and despatched to customer
Results recorded and shipped with equipment in specified packaging.
As received from MOD
Requirement
Customer places order on Leafield Technical Services to evaluate condition of Qty 6 PECs and 2 Chassis assemblies.
Customer selects items for assessment from Leafield stocks
OEM Datapack and Test specifications unavailable.
Date of manufacture: late 1990s
Evaluation process
Comparative testing programme
Digital and analogue multi component testing
Outcome
Leafield was able to establish correct operation of all fitted components to a reference standard PEC
Results are recorded and supplied to customer with the tested hardware.
Programme value £30k