CUSTOM STAMPING BUYER'S GUIDE

From RFQ to Mass Production

Everything a buyer needs to prepare before sourcing custom metal stamped and deep drawn parts — what to send, how the process works, and what to ask.

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GUIDE · 2026-08-20

1. What to Include in Your RFQ

A complete inquiry helps the manufacturer review manufacturability and return an accurate quotation faster. Typically include:

  • The part drawing or 3D model
  • Material grade and thickness
  • Critical dimensions and tolerances
  • Required surface treatment or finishing
  • Estimated annual quantity and target schedule
  • Packaging and documentation requirements

If you have a physical sample instead of a drawing, send it — manufacturers can measure and review an existing sample directly. The quality of the quotation depends on the quality of the information provided.

2. The 7-Step Manufacturing Process

Every custom component project at Shengyue follows the same workflow:

  1. Drawing Review — drawing, material, thickness, critical dimensions and estimated quantity are reviewed for manufacturability.
  2. Process Planning — the appropriate manufacturing process, forming stages and quality-control points are determined.
  3. Tooling Development — tooling is developed according to the approved manufacturing approach.
  4. Trial Production — initial samples verify forming performance, dimensions and process feasibility.
  5. First Article Inspection — critical dimensions and functional requirements are checked before regular production.
  6. Mass Production — approved tooling and process parameters are transferred into controlled production.
  7. Final Inspection — finished components are inspected per project specifications before packing and shipment.

3. Customization Options

Across our product lines, typical customization points include:

  • Blades — shape, size, thickness, hole patterns, edge profiles and surface treatment
  • Filter baskets — diameter, depth, perforation pattern, hole size and rim configuration
  • Discs — blade patterns (slicing, shredding, julienne), dimensions and finish
  • Deep drawn parts — cylindrical, cup-shaped and complex geometries with multi-stage forming
  • General stamped parts — brackets, housings and structural components from your drawing

4. What Determines the Quotation

Quotations are based on part geometry, material grade and thickness, tooling requirements, production volume and finishing needs. Each project is reviewed individually — contact us with your drawing for a project-specific response.

5. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum order quantity? MOQ depends on part geometry, material, thickness and tooling setup — confirmed during project review.

Can I get samples before mass production? Yes — trial production samples and first article inspection are part of the standard workflow.

Do you provide tooling development? Yes, tooling is developed around your part and production requirements.

Is my drawing confidential? Customer drawings and project information are treated as confidential manufacturing information.

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