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Written by: Dennis Delgado, Jay Ligda, and Ram Maurer
If you use machine and cutting tools to make parts, usually of metal, plastic, glass or wood then you meet the general definition of a machine shop supplier. Learn More
Written by: Dennis Delgado
Register and list your machining capacity, capabilities and certifications after completing your company profile. You will need to certify that you are able to achieve the minimum manufacturing standards of:
Written by: Dennis Delgado
Written by: Dennis Delgado
After your Registered account has been reviewed and activated you will begin receiving job requests matching your capabilities. Our sorting algorithm matches each job to partners based on unique requirements such as manufacturing process, finish specifications, shop certifications, inspection capabilities, and capacity. For example, a CNC lathe job with an ITAR certification requirement and a CMM inspection report will be matched to shops that meet those requirements. You are only able to view jobs that match your shop’s profile. Therefore it is imperative for you to fill out your shop capabilities as thoroughly as possible and to keep them up to date.
We guarantee our customers complete satisfaction. In order for us to deliver on that commitment, our expectations are 100% on-time performance and 100% quality in meeting the specifications. You will be expected to update the job status while the order is in progress.
We will also expect you to contact us immediately if you are having any difficulties ordering materials, understanding dimensions, having issues with the files, or any production-related issues. Your initial job limit will be one (1) job with a $5,000 maximum value.
The first several jobs are considered the probationary period. Our expectation is that you complete five (5) jobs perfectly in order to become an ongoing partner. Once you successfully complete five (5) jobs, your job and revenue limits will increase.Upon acceptance of the job, you are agreeing to manufacture the parts in your own facility. These parts cannot be made in alternative locations without explicit consent from SyncFab. The only types of work that can be subcontracted without advance consent from SyncFab are Grinding, Heat Treating, EDM, Welding and Finishing, and only where the subcontractors can meet the specific requirements of the drawings or specifications (surface finish, material properties, plating, painting, anodizing, chem-film, welding specs, etc.). Additionally, you are responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the relevant SyncFab Supplier Terms & Conditions.
As a best practice, we recommend that when part non-conformances are caught by your internal QC Department, the parts should be sent back to the manufacturing floor for rework. After reworking, the parts should have a final check by the QC department before shipping.
Limited and Full-Run Production parts orders involve photographic sample pre-production approval. Full-run production parts orders involve physical sample pre-production approval. Prototype parts orders do not involve pre-production approval. For all inspections, SyncFab requires the use of calibrated tools.
For a Standard Inspection, the part material, features, and finish must be verified in accordance with the supplied CAD model or print and the requirements specified in the order, which will be clearly noted on the Purchase Order provided with each job. If no print is provided with the job, all dimensions will be measured at +/- 0.005”. We require each standard inspection to be inspected with Partner Inspection Form, which can be found in the Resources section of the Partner Portal (Note: A CMM report can be used in lieu of the SyncFab Inspection Report).
Once complete, the standard inspection documentation should be uploaded to the Supplier Portal only and NOT included in the box with the parts.
All part IDs require their own SyncFab Certificate of Conformance (C of C) downloaded from the job portal and then uploaded after completion. Certification requirements will be identified on both the job board and the purchase order.
When parts are shipped — whether directly to the customer or to SyncFab — C of C documentation must be uploaded to the job board and a copy must accompany the shipment. Lack of sending proper documentation will result in rejection upon receiving and potential return of parts.
Below are the fields that need to be filled out to complete a C of C:
Customer Name:
Customer Part Name:
Customer PO #:
Customer PO Line #:
Serial #: This information is on the Print or PO. If the customer has requested that serial numbers be used on the part, that information needs to be put here.
Customer Revision #: This is a revision of the print being used, and can be found on the print. This will need to be filled in.
SyncFab Order ID:
SyncFab Part ID:
Quantity:
Material: If no print is provided this needs to be the material listed on the SyncFab PO. Otherwise, this needs to be the specific material that is called for on the print or special notes from the customer. For instance, if SyncFab PO states Aluminum 6061 T6 but customer print states Aluminum 6061-T6511 per AMS 4027, then the latter information should be entered here. When multiple specs are on the print you would use the spec of the material you purchased.
Material Lot number: Partner should add the material lot / heat number here since this is not known until the material is purchased and arrives on the partner’s dock.
Finish: This needs to be specific to the spec that the customer is requesting according to the print or notes from the customer.
Notes: The only entries that are needed here are the material specs, finishing specs, hardware specs, and assembly specs and numbers (if the part is assembled), that are not called out above.
Written by: Dennis Delgado
