We coordinate custom manufacturing requirements based on customer drawings, specifications and project requirements.
This may involve multiple manufacturing processes depending on the component.
Support may include:
- Drawing review
- Manufacturing feasibility
- Process selection
- Supplier identification
- Quotation coordination
- Production coordination
- Quality coordination
- Packaging
- Export preparation
We support OEMs, equipment manufacturers, engineering companies and industrial businesses with sourcing of custom-engineered components.
Requirements can include individual components, repeat production parts, fabricated assemblies and other drawing-based manufacturing requirements.
Typical requirements:
- Machined components
- Fabricated components
- Sheet-metal parts
- Welded assemblies
- Cast components
- Custom engineering components
Manufacturing supplier selection is an important part of the sourcing process.
We identify and coordinate manufacturing partners based on the specific requirements of each project.
Evaluation considerations may include:
- Technical capability
- Manufacturing process
- Material capability
- Tolerance requirements
- Production capacity
- Quality systems
- Inspection capability
- Certifications where applicable
- Lead time
- Communication
- Previous performance information where available
Technical drawings and CAD data are central to successful manufacturing.
We can work with common engineering file formats and coordinate drawing and technical information with manufacturing partners.
File formats may include:
- DWG
- STEP
- CAD models
- Other technical documentation
Support may include:
- Drawing review
- Revision identification
- Manufacturing clarification
- Technical communication
- Manufacturing feasibility discussion
- Prototype coordination
Quality requirements are considered from the beginning of the manufacturing process.
Depending on the project, quality coordination may include:
- Drawing verification
- Material verification
- Dimensional inspection
- Visual inspection
- Quantity verification
- Surface-finish verification
- In-process checks
- Final inspection
- Documentation review
For international requirements, we can support the coordination of packaging, documentation and shipment preparation.
The objective is to ensure that the manufacturing process continues smoothly through to export dispatch.
Support may include:
- Packaging coordination
- Quantity verification
- Shipping documentation coordination
- Export preparation
- Freight coordination
- Dispatch communication
Actual logistics arrangements will depend on the individual project.