Drawing review
Critical dimensions, datums, tolerances, materials and documentation are identified before quotation.
Quality
Inspection begins before the first cut.
Critical features, material requirements and requested records are identified during drawing review, then carried into process planning and final verification.
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Control plan
Four clear control points.
The exact inspection plan depends on the part and order requirements. We do not claim a single generic tolerance for every geometry, size and material.
Process planning
Machining sequence, workholding, in-process checks and secondary operations are defined around the part.
In-process control
Key features and process stability are checked during production at the points defined in the route.
Final verification
Finished parts are checked against the agreed drawing and documentation requirements before packing.
Traceable review
The drawing stays central.
Inspection records are meaningful only when they reference the agreed drawing revision, features and acceptance criteria.
- Critical dimensions identified during review
- Measuring method selected around the feature
- Requested records agreed before production
Inspection methods
Different features need different tools.
The available method is confirmed during technical review, together with the format and scope of any requested report.
DIMENSIONAL
Feature measurement
Diameters, lengths, positions and relationships checked with equipment suited to the feature and agreed requirement.
SURFACE
Surface-finish testing
Surface requirements can be reviewed when a defined Ra or other finish callout is included with the drawing.
MATERIAL CONDITION
Hardness verification
Hardness testing is available for projects that specify heat treatment and an agreed acceptance range.
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State the records you need with the RFQ.
Inspection reports, material documents and process records vary by project. Identifying them before quotation prevents surprises later.