How It Works — From Drawing to Delivered Parts
Six clear steps, one contact: send a drawing, get free DFM feedback and a quote in about 1 working day, approve the first article, and receive inspected parts — from a 1-piece prototype to batch production.
Six Steps From Your Drawing to Delivered Parts
What happens after you click send — who does what, and what you receive at each stage.
Send Your Drawing
Upload your 2D/3D files with quantity, material and target surface finish. Your files are kept confidential.
Confirmed receipt, same dayDFM Review & Quote
Our engineers review features, tolerances, material and finish — flagging anything risky or costly with suggested fixes. Free DFM analysis comes with every quote.
Quote + DFM feedback, about 1 working dayConfirm Order
Approve the quote and lead time. Material is prepared and the production process is set up — one price covering machining, finishing, packing and shipping.
Order & production schedule confirmationFirst Article
The first part is machined and measured feature by feature against your drawing. An FAI (first article inspection) report with measured data and part photos is available before the batch runs.
FAI report + part photosProduction & In-Process Inspection
After first-article approval, the batch runs on the same machines, with in-process checks on key dimensions so tool wear never becomes a bad batch.
Progress updates on requestFinal Inspection, Packing & Shipping
Final dimensional re-check and 100% visual inspection, protective packing for finished surfaces, export paperwork and shipping to your address.
Inspected parts + tracking numberFrom Raw Material to Packed Parts
01 · Raw Material — bar stock and blanks checked against material certificates before they reach the floor.
02 · CNC Machining — machining centers and lathes cut features to the drawing, with in-process checks on key dimensions.
03 · Batch Production — your batch runs on the same machines that made the first article, in one workshop.
04 · Surface Finishing — anodizing, plating and coating through our managed partner network, inspected on return.
05 · Quality Inspection — dimensions re-checked on the 2.5D vision measuring instrument, to the production standard.
06 · Packing & Shipping — foam-separated, bagged and boxed for export, with photos before the cartons are sealed.
What to Expect When You Send a Part
- Quote in about 1 working day for straightforward parts, with free DFM analysis included. Complex parts take a little longer because an engineer actually reads the drawing.
- No MOQ — one-piece prototype orders are normal, and unit prices come down as quantity grows. Tell us your trial quantity and target batch size; we price both.
- Prototypes to batch — your first part and your repeat orders run on the same machines with the same inspection standard.
- Lead time is stated in the quote, covering machining, surface finishing, packing and shipping. Samples travel by international express; batches by air or sea, door-to-door available.
Send These Formats With Your RFQ
A 3D model gives the geometry; a 2D drawing gives tolerances, threads and finish notes. Send both when you have them — missing the 2D drawing? Send the model with a note on critical features and we’ll tell you what’s missing. ZIP bundles are fine for multi-file projects.
Don’t have a formal drawing yet? A sketch or photo with dimensions is enough to start a conversation — we’ll help shape it into something manufacturable.
Step One Is the Easiest — Send the File
STEP, IGES, DWG, PDF, STL or ZIP — even a photo with dimensions. We’ll confirm receipt, run the DFM review and quote in about 1 working day.