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China manufacturing · International projects

Quality begins with the approved drawing.

Define the critical dimensions, material documents and inspection requirements before production. The agreed quote and drawing revision are the basis for manufacture and quality issue review.

Illustrative scene. Manufacturing capability is confirmed for each project.

Agree the inspection scope

Define what must be checked, how it will be recorded and which reports are included.

Drawing and revision

Identify the current drawing, datums, critical fits and any approved exceptions before production release.

Acceptance criteria

Specify dimensions, units, sampling and cosmetic limits. Do not rely on a generic tolerance label for a critical feature.

Change control

Revised files, quantities or requirements require review. Previously issued quotes retain their original scope.

Inspection options, confirmed per project

Inspection methods and reporting are included only when agreed and available for the selected route.

Visual and packing checks

Agree the visible surfaces, handling requirements and packing condition to be checked.

Dimensional inspection

Identify the measured dimensions and required sample size. Discuss a first article or project-specific plan when needed.

Material and measurement reports

Request material documents, CMM records or other reports before quoting; availability and cost need confirmation.

A usable quality record

Ask for the agreed records with the order reference and drawing revision.

Measurement evidence

Record the agreed dimensions, units, sample quantities and results against the approved requirements.

Materials and traceability

Agree batch or heat references and the document scope if traceability is needed. A material report is not a factory certification.

Nonconforming parts

Keep the affected quantity and evidence linked to the order, then agree a documented resolution.

Protect the project inputs

Private access and file checks support the engineering workflow.

NDA request

Request a confidentiality arrangement before detailed sharing. Selecting the NDA option does not sign an agreement and disables external RFQ AI.

Scoped access

Files are available through authorized project access, rather than a public project directory.

Scan before release

Downloads and quote release require a successful current file scan; a pending or failed scan does not pass the gate.

What makes a quote ready

Review timing depends on the completeness of the brief, supplier availability and the required inspection and delivery plan.

Complete input

Provide the current files, material, quantity, finish, critical requirements, intended use and destination.

Resolved questions

Engineering and compliance questions must be reviewed before the quote can be released.

Reviewed quote

Check the part scope, price, lead time, inspection, delivery arrangement and payment terms before confirming.

Include your inspection requirements

Upload current drawings and name the dimensions and reports that matter to your project.