The fastest route to an accurate quotation is a complete request. A supplier can only price what they can see, and every missing detail becomes a question — or an assumption that may not match what you need. Use this checklist.
The ten things to include
- A drawing in PDF, plus a 3D file (STEP) if you have one. A good sample or photograph helps when no drawing exists.
- Material and standard — for example CW614N to EN 12164.
- Quantity — first order and expected annual volume, since this affects tooling and pricing.
- Critical dimensions and tolerances — mark the features that must be held tightly.
- Thread specification — standard, size, class and gauge requirements.
- Finish or plating — type, thickness and any salt-spray requirement.
- Testing — pressure test, hardness, or other checks required.
- Packing and labelling — carton size limits, barcodes, pallet requirements.
- Documents — material certificate type, certificate of origin, compliance declarations.
- Destination — country, port, preferred Incoterm and target delivery date.
Ask about samples
For a new part, approve a sample before the bulk run. Say in your RFQ whether you need a sample, how many pieces and whether you want it with the full finish.
Help your supplier help you
Flag anything that is flexible — an alternative grade, a looser tolerance on a non-critical dimension, or a different finish. A good supplier will often suggest changes that reduce cost without affecting function.
Our contact form is built around this checklist, and you can request a catalogue or specification sheet if you are still deciding what you need.
Have a drawing or specification in mind? Send it to our export desk and we will respond with a clear quotation.