DMS 1583 is a BOEING specification for 6Al-4V calling for “ANNEALED FORGINGS, TITANIUM ALLOY, 6AL4V”
DMS specifications originate from Boeing’s Long Beach facility under D1-4426 Approved Process Lists. DMS1583 / DMS 1583 originated at the Long Beach facility, therefore it is widely used for Boeing’s aircraft manufacturing at multiple locations.
Why does your project callout specification DMS 1583?
As a Tier 1 Aerospace company, Boeing holds its subcontractors to the same standards by ensuring they source 6Al-4V per DMS 1583 from approved sources. This creates accountability and ensures the highest quality standards are achieved in the manufacturing process. An excerpt from Boeing’s quality website states the following: