How do you protect intellectual property and CAD files?
Control access, limit sharing, align NDAs early; share minimum data for early RFQs.
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Short, practical answers to the questions that come up in real RFQs: lead times, file formats, MOQs, inspection scope, shipping terms, and how revisions are handled. Each entry is written by the team that quotes the work.
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What is heat treatment and when is it needed?
HT adjusts properties; specify standard/hardness and distortion limits for follow-on ops.
How should I prepare drawings for a mixed-process part?
Define sequence, datums, and revision control across stamping, machining, and OSP.
Do you provide inspection reports or CMM data?
Align reports with critical features; specify sampling and material certs early.
What is the difference between CNC milling and turning?
Turning for rotational parts; milling for prismatic and complex contours; often combined.
How should I specify surface finish on a drawing?
Tie finish to function; use Ra/Rz on critical faces; note cosmetics and masking.
What is DFM and why does it matter for machined parts?
DFM aligns design with fixturing, tooling access, and inspection—cuts risk and cost.
What materials do you commonly machine?
Common metals and engineering plastics; substitutions need engineering review.
How do you handle MOQ and prototyping?
CNC supports low volumes; MOQ often ties to material, OSP, or special tooling.
What tolerances can CNC machining typically hold?
Depends on feature, material, and access; separate critical dims from general notes.