Supplier approval checklist
A practical worksheet for legal identity, production responsibilities, equipment, certificates and project acceptance.
Download Checklist · PDF ↓SUPPLIER ASSURANCE
A clearer path to supplier confidence.
Review drawing protection, supplier approval, inspection records and first-sample acceptance in one place.
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01 / SUPPLIER REVIEW
Agree the evidence your approval needs.
Use the checklist to define company identity, manufacturing responsibilities, site, equipment and any required certification scope. Project-specific documents are discussed before order approval.
Dimensional report example
A sample drawing and blank results sheet for agreeing the report format. It is an inspection-planning example.
Download Example · PDF ↓02 / INSPECTION RECORDS
Connect every check to the drawing.
A useful report identifies the approved revision, units, feature numbers, nominal values, limits, actual results and inspection method.
- ✓Mark controlled features and functional datums
- ✓Agree sampling and measurement methods
- ✓Specify material and traceability records separately
03 / SAMPLE APPROVAL
Make the first build a controlled decision.
Use a project-specific sample approval plan when fit, function, finish or repeatability needs to be established.
Define acceptance
Confirm the drawing revision, controlled features, inspection method and required documents.
Review the first sample
Compare the sample and agreed evidence against the functional requirements before repeating the build.
Record the decision
Capture approval, concessions or changes with the revision and authorized acceptance.
Release the repeat specification
Carry the approved drawing, finish, packaging and inspection scope into the repeat order.
04 / DRAWING HANDLING
Discuss confidentiality before file release.
Agree an NDA and a suitable transfer method before sharing restricted information. Website form uploads are optional.
Private inquiry storage
Website inquiries are saved in a private inbox. Uploaded drawings are kept outside the public media library.
Restricted access
Inquiry records and attachment downloads require administrator access. Form content and drawings are not sent to analytics services.
Defined retention
Website inquiry records are scheduled for removal after 90 days. Approved production records require a separate agreed arrangement.
05 / QUALITY FOLLOW-UP
Give a concern a clear review path.
If a part appears outside the agreed specification, provide the part ID, drawing revision, affected quantity, photos and measurement evidence.
Identify and contain
Identify affected items and preserve the evidence. Discuss containment before using or returning parts.
Review the specification
Compare the concern against agreed requirements, measurement conditions and any approved changes.
Agree the disposition
Confirm the appropriate corrective action, rework, replacement or other commercial resolution in writing.
Remedies and responsibility follow the order agreement and review findings.
Discuss a Quality Concern ↗PROCESS IN MOTION
Understand the machining process.
Two short demonstrations of workholding and material removal. Discuss the actual equipment and inspection scope required for your project.
Slot milling & workholding
Watch a milling cutter follow a slot in a securely clamped workpiece.
Turning & tool positioning
See the relationship between the rotating workpiece, cutting tool and tool post.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PART
Bring your drawing.
Define the next step.
Material, quantity, finish and critical features — start with what you know.