Send the drawing context to the engineering RFQ desk.

What to include for a faster review.

The strongest RFQ package includes CAD in STEP or native format, a 2D drawing for critical dimensions, material and finish notes, known assembly constraints, and the quality evidence expected at shipment. If the design is still moving, mark which features are frozen and which are open to DFM change. Ipg Photonics can then separate true manufacturing constraints from preferences that can be adjusted.

For laser process tooling, include the cell concept, beam access limits, guarding assumptions, and operator changeover targets. For additive routes, include orientation restrictions, internal channel needs, thermal exposure, and whether post-machining is acceptable on datum surfaces. For bridge production, include the expected ramp profile and whether parts will be re-ordered against the same revision.

If a file cannot be shared yet, describe the envelope, the hardest interface, the risk that caused the escalation, and the decision your team must make next. A short written constraint map is still useful: it lets the RFQ desk tell you whether the first discussion should focus on additive feasibility, laser fixture design, machining cleanup, inspection strategy, or supplier qualification. Clear constraints reduce quote churn and protect the review from optimistic assumptions.

For urgent programs, note the decision deadline and the event that drives it, such as pilot build, customer audit, tooling kickoff, or design freeze.