Reduced fabrication time and improved quality and cost result from blueprint checks, discussion of design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues before the fabrication begins. Purchases above this amount require a Purchase Request. Bids can be obtained from several qualified vendors, taking anywhere from several hours to a week.
Contracts can contain very specific certification or requirements.
Bids are typically higher than in the RRB program due to slow processing time, increased requirements, and lack of technical contacts often required in quick turnaround prototype or short run production fabrications. Orders cannot be split to avoid this limitation. It is the responsibility of the requester to confirm that JIT is not a viable option before submitting the order to the liaison. Solid Works 3D files can be converted to a readable format for any PC user. E-drawings allows a solid part to be viewed from 3 dimensions, plus any additional isometric views or sections, and any dimensions created in the drawing.