Qualification Test Planning
for the Determination of conformance
of a component or system to the requirements of a specification

Crossfire Engineering, Inc. (CEI) can provide Qualification Test Plans and Qualification Test Reports documentation. The typical order of qualification testing would begin with Functional Testing followed by Thermal Cycling, Shock, Random Vibration, Thermal Vacuum, and Electromagnetic Radiation Test

Functional Testing: Each subsystem should be subjected to a Functional Test (FT) several times during the qualification test procedure. The FT will most often be an automated process, but may include some user intervention. Functional test stations, environmental chambers, vibration and shock machines are used to verify system operation under environmental stresses.

The goal of shock and vibration testing is primarily to simulate qualification level vibration and shock environments on chassis and subassemblies in order to identify potential failures within the design. In addition, test information is used as a basis for future design enhancements.

Systems are subjected to electromagnetic interference and susceptibility tests which typically include Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC); Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); control and dissipation of electrostatic charges; preclusion of an Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard (EMRADHAZ); and proper electrical bonding for MIL-STD-464.

CEI is proficient in, after interfacing with component and system design data, designing the proper test plans, procedures and fixtures to allow controlled Qualification testing (QT) within the mission scope. CEI can also supply test certification and test reports and suggested alternatives to test procedures for future testing.

See: Production Acceptance Testing, Test Supervision andTest Equipment Design.