FROM PROTOTYPE TO REPEAT ORDERS
Choose the production stage that fits.
Align manufacturing effort with design maturity, quantity, inspection and the next assembly step.
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PRODUCTION STAGES
Move forward with a defined scope
Pilot / Low Volume
Confirm the manufacturing and inspection route across a small build.
Explore Pilot / Low Volume
Repeat Production
Align drawing revisions, traceability and recurring requirements.
Explore Repeat ProductionENGINEERING PLANNING REFERENCE
Put numbers on the requirements.
Industry benchmarks for preparing your RFQ. The drawing review confirms the manufacturing route, capability and delivery schedule.
General metal features
A useful general-tolerance discussion point. State the drawing standard and dimension range; one blanket value does not cover every feature.
Selected critical features
A precision target for review, not a default for the whole part. Material, geometry, setup, temperature and measurement method matter.
Axis strategy
Compare 3-axis, indexed and simultaneous machining around tool access and datum control. The quotation confirms the proposed route.
Quantity comparisons
Use these RFQ quantities to compare prototype, pilot and repeat-part pricing. These are planning scenarios, not a stated MOQ.
Prototype schedule discussion
An initial manufacturing-window assumption for simple, stock-material parts. Finishing, inspection, capacity and shipping require separate confirmation.
Surface requirement example
An as-machined roughness discussion point. Identify functional faces; sealing, bearing and cosmetic surfaces may need different requirements.
Send overall dimensions and critical features for feasibility review. Production lead time starts from the agreed release conditions; transit time is separate.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PART
Bring your drawing.
Define the next step.
Material, quantity, finish and critical features — start with what you know.