Can you maintain consistency between production batches?

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Yes. Batch-to-batch consistency depends on controlled materials, machining processes, tooling, inspection procedures and documentation.

For repeat production, maintaining the same drawing revision, material specification, machining process and inspection requirements helps reduce variation.

Critical dimensions can be identified and monitored during production, while final inspection can verify compliance before shipment.

For projects with particularly strict consistency requirements, customers can provide statistical, inspection or process-control requirements during the RFQ stage so that the appropriate quality controls can be established.