Define what must be checked before production begins. RB TradeBridge coordinates project-specific quality requirements with the manufacturing partner using your drawings, specifications and agreed order scope.
Start with the current drawing
Include the drawing number and revision, material grade, quantity, surface finish and relevant standards. Identify the features that affect assembly or function so they can be reviewed explicitly rather than inferred from a 3D model.
- Functional dimensions: mark critical sizes, fits, datum relationships and geometric tolerances.
- Material: state the required grade, condition and any documentation requirements.
- Surface and edges: specify roughness, burr removal, cosmetic requirements and acceptable edge conditions.
- Finishing: identify coatings, masking areas, colour requirements and dimensions that apply after treatment.
Agree the inspection scope
Tell Tim what your receiving or engineering team needs to verify. We discuss the requested checks and documents with the manufacturing partner before confirming the project scope. Inspection methods, sampling and reports depend on the part and the agreed requirements.
- Which dimensions or features need recorded results?
- Is a first sample or first-article review required before a larger batch?
- Are material certificates, finish records or traceability references required?
- Are there specific measurement methods, report formats or acceptance criteria?
If a supplier certification or particular quality system is mandatory, specify it in your RFQ. Any supporting documents must be checked for the manufacturing entity and the relevant scope before you rely on them for supplier approval.
Sample review and production changes
For a new component, discuss whether sample approval should precede repeat production. State what must be approved and by whom. Drawing revisions, material substitutions and finish changes should be recorded and reviewed before they are applied to the order.
Documentation and shipment requirements
Include any labelling, part protection, packaging and documentation requirements at the quotation stage. This allows the commercial scope and manufacturing arrangements to be reviewed together.
RB TradeBridge is the commercial and project coordination contact. Production and agreed manufacturing checks are carried out by the partner factory. The applicable responsibilities and deliverables are confirmed in the project quotation and order terms.
Send your drawing and quality requirements, or review our machining project scope.