Start with the part you need

For custom work, name the part family and the operation you need. A controller enclosure, guard panel, pedestal, bracket, machined adapter or assembly each needs a different set of details. If several parts belong together, explain the assembly and give each part its own identifier.

For catalog items, send the RMW part number and full manufacturer part number. RMW-F-101 is an example of our catalog format. Keep the maker number separate, including all suffixes and ratings. If the request includes both fabrication and standard parts, give each its own line. State whether you need the parts assembled.

A drawing should show the current version, material, dimensions and any special needs. Mark the features that control fit or acceptance. Add finish details, weld notes and the required inspection records. If a model and drawing differ, explain which file controls the request.

The RFQ form supports PDF, DXF and STEP files, with a 25 MB upload limit. Use file names that make the part number and revision clear. If your package is larger or needs a different format, explain that in the notes so the file route can be discussed.

A full maker reference is the best starting point for a specified component. Add voltage, current, size, connections and other ratings that matter to the order. A label photo can help show the part reference, especially when the installed item has an older or partial marking.

Tell us whether your engineering team requires the exact item or allows another choice. If another choice is allowed, name the person or process that approves it. A quote for a choice does not approve it for your equipment. Keep the approval need in the written request.

State the count needed for the first order. If you expect later releases, give those estimates separately. Name any sample or first article stage before a release for the build. This helps distinguish the immediate request from a possible future program without treating a plan as an order.

Add the target delivery date and ship to address. Explain whether the date is tied to an installation, repair or planned build. Lead time is confirmed against the actual scope and build plan. Sending a date in the form does not reserve a shop slot or create a delivery commitment.

For an assembly request, add a bill of materials and mark any items supplied by your company. List the required work instructions, labeling and checks. Tell us whether the finished item will be accepted as an assembly or whether each part needs its own records.

If your company has supplier qualification steps, add them early. Required records can affect the route to an order. The same is true for a first article review or an engineering hold point. A clear plan for checks and approval lets the review address these needs before the scope is agreed.

The form asks for your company, contact details, plant, part family, count, target date, drawings and notes. Use the plant field to name the site involved in the request. Put the ship to site and any delivery constraints in the notes if they need more explanation.

Production is in Pompano Beach, Florida and Irving, Texas. We review the build plan for your part and confirm the shipping terms in the offer. Include any pickup, site transfer or special freight needs in the RFQ. Tell us about receiving hours and unloading limits so they can be part of the delivery plan.

If the design is ready, say that you are seeking a quote against the named version. If a detail is open, name it. For example, the finish may need review, or your team may still be choosing a connector. A focused question is easier to resolve than an unstated assumption.

An inquiry begins the review; it is not an order or an engineering sign off. The next step depends on whether the package sets the work well enough to quote. Before release, check the written scope, count, price, dates and checks needed for approval against the version your team intends to buy.