01 / Capabilities
Defined by the part.
Not a machine list.
These are illustrative service categories for a fictional supplier. Actual equipment, achievable tolerances, lead times and availability would require verification.
Prismatic components
Housings, mounting plates and small fixtures with flat faces, pockets and hole patterns. The brief should identify stock size, access constraints and the datum strategy.
- Useful inputs
- STEP model, revision-controlled PDF and mating-part context
- Questions to resolve
- Deep pockets, tool access, thin walls and workholding
MILLING / CONCEPT
Rotational components
Spacers, bushings and shafts centred on an axis. Threads, grooves and fits need explicit callouts; a model does not replace a drawing specification.
- Useful inputs
- Section drawing, diameter requirements and surface finish notes
- Questions to resolve
- Concentricity, unsupported length and inspection access
TURNING / CONCEPT
Prototype planning
A first-run brief that documents what is known, what needs review and what must be agreed before manufacture. This demonstration provides no engineering approval.
- Useful inputs
- Use case, proposed quantities and acceptance criteria
- Questions to resolve
- Material choice, revision control and validation responsibility
BRIEF / REVIEW