COMPONENT SYSTEM 07 / 4 PRACTICAL CHECKLISTS

Custom manufacturingYour drawings. Candidate factories.

We help find factories for parts made to your drawings, then coordinate capability, quotation and quality-document questions. Start with a non-confidential part summary, material, quantity and key requirements; agree sharing arrangements before sending controlled drawings.

A purchasing guide, not live inventory. Use these checklists to describe your requirements. We review candidate parts, supplier information and commercial terms for your project; your technical team confirms the final fit.

01 / CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Gears & transmission parts

Transfer motion or torque in an engineered mechanism.

Request part options : Gears & transmission parts

01 Parameters to provide

  • Drawing revision, gear type, module / pitch and tooth count
  • Pressure angle, mating geometry and backlash target
  • Material, heat treatment and hardness requirements
  • Torque, speed, duty cycle and lubrication context
  • Critical tolerances, finish and inspection method

02 Still to confirm

  • Manufacturability, tool requirements and achievable tolerances
  • Material / heat-treatment records and first-article acceptance

Review these points with the supplier against the exact proposed part.

02 / CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Shafts & turned parts

Locate rotating elements or provide precision cylindrical interfaces.

Request part options : Shafts & turned parts

01 Parameters to provide

  • Drawing / CAD revision and material specification
  • Diameters, lengths, fits and geometric tolerances
  • Bearing seats, threads, keyways and retention details
  • Surface finish, heat treatment and coating needs
  • Quantity, first-article checks and measuring requirements

02 Still to confirm

  • Process capability at the critical features
  • Straightness, concentricity and material evidence

Review these points with the supplier against the exact proposed part.

03 / CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Machined housings

Enclose or position components using controlled mechanical interfaces.

Request part options : Machined housings

01 Parameters to provide

  • 3D model and dimensioned drawing revision
  • Material, finish and target manufacturing process
  • Bearing, seal, connector and fastener interfaces
  • Datum scheme, flatness and critical tolerances
  • Quantity, inspection report and first-article criteria

02 Still to confirm

  • Access for machining and inspection
  • Sealing / fit results and dimensional consistency

Review these points with the supplier against the exact proposed part.

04 / CUSTOM MANUFACTURING

Brackets & precision plates

Connect assemblies or locate equipment with a defined mechanical interface.

Request part options : Brackets & precision plates

01 Parameters to provide

  • Drawing revision, material and thickness
  • Hole patterns, bends, datums and critical dimensions
  • Load direction, stiffness and mass requirements
  • Surface finish, edge condition and marking needs
  • Quantity, assembly checks and inspection criteria

02 Still to confirm

  • Manufacturing route, tooling and tolerance stack-up
  • Assembled fit and first-article approval before a production run

Review these points with the supplier against the exact proposed part.

MAKE THE ENQUIRY ACTIONABLE

What to send with your brief.

An incomplete brief is fine. Mark unknowns clearly so they can be resolved before a purchase decision.

  1. Project contextCivilian application, destination, operating conditions and your integration role.
  2. Part definitionManufacturer and model / revision, or a non-confidential custom-part summary. Note acceptable alternatives; agree sharing arrangements before sending detailed drawings.
  3. Procurement needsQuantities, required date, sample or production intent, and documentation / inspection expectations.
  4. Interfaces & evidenceConnected hardware and software, existing drawings, and the test or acceptance evidence your team needs.

FROM YOUR REQUIREMENT TO A SUPPLY PROPOSAL

Send the requirement.
We’ll coordinate the options.

Share the part reference, quantity and destination. We’ll review sourcing feasibility, request the missing details and work towards a quotation with clear inclusions, lead time and supply responsibilities.