RFQ guide
Ten Input Groups That Make a Carrier Quotation Useful
A carrier quotation becomes useful when the product is connected to the real machine, workpiece, material system and finishing process. A physical sample or controlled drawing is best. These ten structured input groups reduce avoidable assumptions and make the first engineering response more specific.
1. Machine and motion
Provide maker, model, plate size, inner and outer gear data, pressure, speed, motion and liquid-delivery information.
2. Carrier and gearing
Share outside diameter, tooth count, module or DP, pitch circle, thickness and machine interface. Mark measured dimensions separately from old drawing data.
3. Workpiece and pocket
Identify material, dimensions, shape, quantity, orientation, pocket clearance and any brittle-edge, loading or contact concern.
4. Material and formulation
State the current or preferred metal, plastic, epoxy or composite direction and any modification requirement.
5. Surface and identification
Define surface condition, groove or pore direction, coating, colour identification and traceability needs.
6. Duty and environment
Describe wear, oil, moisture, acid, alkali, corrosion and other chemical exposure expected in service.
7. Process chemistry
List the slurry or polishing-fluid formulation, compound, paste, powder, pad and delivery mode in use or under review.
8. Precision and inspection
Define thickness, flatness, parallelism, position, target finish and the inspection method used for acceptance.
9. Validation and repeat supply
Describe the current problem, first-article plan, acceptance data and controls required for repeat deliveries.
10. Formulation and contamination control
Add wear and chemical-resistance targets, metal-ion-release limits, removal-rate target, abrasive type, particle-size distribution and cleanliness criteria.
What happens after the first review
Open assumptions should be listed, confidentiality needs confirmed and the required evidence agreed. A useful next step may be a drawing review, controlled sample, trial lot or comparison against the existing carrier—not an unsupported guarantee.
CUSTOMER QUESTIONS
Questions to resolve before the next carrier decision
What if the customer has no drawing?
A physical sample, measured photographs and machine data can establish a starting point. Critical dimensions and assumptions should still be confirmed before production.
How should confidential drawings be shared?
Contact the engineering team first at duncanli@newwaysmart.com. We will confirm the appropriate secure project channel, file scope and access route before you share controlled drawings or sensitive process data.
Why ask about the current problem before quoting?
The same nominal carrier can be revised differently for chipping, wear, flatness or handling problems. The failure mode changes the engineering priorities.