Confirm the locating relationship
Which housing surface is the datum? Supply the mating-part drawing and agree the required clearance before assigning a tolerance.
02 / Example brief · NP—014
A fixture.
A clear starting point.
An invented assembly aid for a sensor housing. This is a demonstration of how to present a component enquiry, not a completed project or production-ready design.
| Purpose | Locate a sensor housing during assembly |
|---|---|
| Material proposed | Aluminium · grade to be agreed |
| Quantity | 6 prototype sets |
| Critical feature | Housing datum and locating bore |
| Drawing status | Concept only · no release for production |
| Finish | Deburr; surface treatment to be discussed |
Before quotation
Open questions
are part of the brief.
Choose the material deliberately
Will the plate be used in a dry assembly area or exposed to cleaning chemicals? Material and finish depend on the environment.
Define acceptance
Agree who validates the first assembly, which features are measured and whether a sample approval is needed before the remaining sets.
What this example does not claim
No real client, test result, certification, machining capacity or delivery performance is represented. The illustration carries no dimensions and must not be used to manufacture a part.