Before ordering tooling, agree what the tooling deliverable includes and how the approved part geometry will be controlled.
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When a carbon fiber component contacts metal, describe the whole interface: the metal grade, contact area, environment, hardware and any intended isolation or surface treatment.
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Choosing between bonding, mechanical fastening or a combined joint requires an assembly review.
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Slots and internal corners deserve explicit attention because their function may be hidden in a complex outline.
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A fastener hole should be specified as part of its hardware interface.
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A CNC quotation becomes easier to assess when the drawing separates geometry, material, finish and acceptance requirements.
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The visible weave on a tube is an appearance feature, not a complete definition of its construction.
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A nominal tube diameter does not describe every aspect of fit.
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A tube-joint enquiry needs more than the name of an adhesive or fastener.
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A cut-to-length order should define the finished length and the condition of both ends.
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A tube enquiry should identify which dimensions control the interface.
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The panel outline is only part of an edge specification.
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