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Preparing CAD Files and Drawings for a Manufacturing Quote

Organize geometry, critical dimensions and revision information before requesting a review.

Machined housing and turned component
Machined housing and turned component

Organize geometry, critical dimensions and revision information before requesting a review.

Create a clear file package

Give the project a short reference name and identify the current revision. Include a 3D model when available and a readable drawing for dimensions or requirements that need explicit attention. State the units and identify the intended manufacturing process if known. A file name should help the recipient distinguish parts and revisions without guessing.

Explain what the geometry does not say

Material grade, surface treatment, threads, inspection needs and cosmetic requirements may not be clear from a model alone. Put these in the brief or drawing. Highlight critical interfaces instead of asking for the tightest possible control everywhere. If a tolerance is essential, make it explicit and discuss how it will be checked.

Keep assemblies understandable

Provide a part list for multi-component projects and identify which parts are being quoted. Distinguish purchased components from custom components. An assembly view can show context, but individual part information may still be needed for manufacturing. State whether the quotation should include assembly, packaging or only the supplied parts.

Share files through an agreed channel

Start with the information needed to understand the project. For confidential files, agree the appropriate sharing and confidentiality arrangements before transfer. Keep one approved revision as the quotation baseline. When a file changes, describe the change and request confirmation that the new revision is being used; avoid sending several unexplained versions of the same part.

Planning guidance for discussion. Project specifications, manufacturing scope and acceptance criteria must be agreed for the actual application.

WORKING DOCUMENTS

Use the worksheet

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Eight worksheets in one fillable PDF. Individual worksheets are also available as editable text and printable pages.

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