The purchasing decision
Send a dimensioned PDF with units alongside the native exchange file. Mark the controlled revision, identify critical interfaces and state which characteristics require measured evidence. Keep optional improvements separate from the released design.
Keep these records
- Drawing number and revision.
- Critical dimensions and inspection method.
- Sample quantity and batch acceptance owner.
Give each record an owner and a revision or date. If a supplier proposes a different part or test condition, record it as an exception for review before treating the quotation as equivalent.
Turn the review into a sourcing request
Start with the linked component checklist, add the actual platform and part identity, and state quantity, destination and timing. List unresolved requirements explicitly so the first discussion can focus on those gaps.
CNC-cut airframe plates — requirement checklist