What to define in the request

Assembly context

Show mounting and optical interfaces.

Material and finish

State approved material and protected surfaces.

Controlled dimensions

Tie alignment requirements to the drawing.

Documented acceptance

Define measurements and revision approval.

Optical module housing: supplier review checklist

Show the module context

Provide the current drawing and model and explain how the housing mounts to the assembly. Identify optical apertures, datum surfaces, fastener locations, connector interfaces, and features that control alignment where they apply to the design.

Specify material and finish

State the approved material, condition, coating, color, and protected surfaces. Include cleanliness or handling rules only where the project requires them.

Define critical geometry

Mark mounting datums, interface dimensions, flatness or alignment requirements only as shown in the controlled drawing. Separate cosmetic surfaces from functional features.

Set inspection and change control

List acceptance criteria, requested measurements, sample approval, and document requirements. Keep drawing revisions and engineering changes under controlled approval.

Confirm machining scope

Ask the supplier to review geometry, included operations, finish, inspection, packaging, and delivery assumptions. Review CNC milling capabilities and send requirements through the quote page.

Questions before requesting a quote

What should an optical module housing RFQ include?

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Provide controlled drawings, material, mounting interfaces, critical dimensions, finish, cleanliness if required, and inspection criteria.

Can alignment tolerances be guessed from the part name?

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No. Use the approved drawing and identify the datums and acceptance method.

Should cleanliness be assumed?

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No. State required handling, cleanliness, and packaging criteria in the project documents.

How should design changes be managed?

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Use the customer approval process and update the controlled drawing revision before production.

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