Application context
Tell the supplier where the part is used, how it is loaded, what it contacts, and whether it is a prototype, service part, or repeat program.
Critical features
Mounting datums, bores, threads, sealing faces, joint interfaces, and surface protection should be marked clearly.
Approval evidence
Inspection records, sample approval, packaging, and traceability expectations should be agreed before batch production.
RFQ Review Checklist
| Part definition | 3D model, controlled 2D drawing, revision, material grade, surface finish, and quantity. |
|---|---|
| Critical requirements | Datums, tolerances, threads, mating faces, cosmetic surfaces, and inspection expectations. |
| Commercial context | Prototype or batch stage, delivery destination, packaging, assembly use, and preferred contact method. |
Buyer Questions
What should an automotive RFQ include?
Drawing revision, material, finish, annual or batch quantity, application, critical characteristics, and required records.
Can prototype and repeat orders use the same route?
Not always. The supplier should review fixture, inspection, and process controls again before repeat production.