3.0 PART LEVELS3.1 PART LEVELS INTR

3.0 PART LEVELS3.1 PART LEVELS INTRODUCTIONPart Levels are designed as a simple way of determining which parts1. Need custom engineered packagingor2. Can be packaged using off the shelf materials using SOPsor3. Are Bulk MaterialsLevel 1 parts need to be identified early in the development phase. Custom packaging development takes more time and requires drawings and release. Parts and materials that can utilize stock packaging materials do not require engineering services.Note: For a part to be classified as Level 1, 2 or 3, it is enough for it to meet one or more attribute/s and not necessarily all. Order of classification must always be 1 to 3. If a part falls under multiple levels, then classify the part into the higher level (Level 1 > Level 2 > Level 3).3.2 DEFINITION OF LEVEL 1 PART- REQUIRES CUSTOM ENGINEERED PACKAGINGAttributes for considerations in classifying level 1 partsNote: Not all L1 parts are criticalo Requires custom engineered packagingo >$1000 part valueo Fragile (Refer to section 2.1 for more details)o All critical parts are Level 1 (unless it is downgraded to Level 2 by Packaging Engineering), however, all Level 1 parts may not be criticalo Long lead time for partso Applied Materials owned, or specification controlled commercial partso Reusable packaging for repairable partso Requires transit testingo Requires FAI (First Article Inspection)Level 1 packaging part numbers must be linked to the part/ assembly/ kit either as a BOM (Bill of Materials) item or in the component drawing notes.