Special-Process Control
Managed Finishing and Secondary-Process Supply Chain
Formexi’s positioning includes coordinated access to selected finishing and secondary processes through qualified partners. The value is single-project accountability, controlled specifications, pre/post-process inspection and certificate management—not a false claim that every process occurs inside one factory.
What Managed Supply Should Control
- Processor approval for the required material and specification
- Current drawing, finish type, thickness and masking release
- Lot identity through transport and outside processing
- Incoming verification after return
- Certificates, test records and nonconformance escalation
- Protective handling between machining, finishing and packaging
Buyer Questions We Should Answer
| Question | Required evidence |
|---|---|
| Is the process in-house? | Clear process-route statement |
| Who selects and controls the partner? | Approval and purchase-control method |
| How are masked/final dimensions verified? | Pre/post inspection plan |
| What happens after a finish failure? | Containment and corrective-action responsibility |
Project Boundary
Finish availability, certification, thickness and testing must be confirmed against the actual material, drawing, quantity and destination requirements. A process page does not constitute blanket approval.
Apply Managed Finishing and Secondary-Process Supply Chain to the Buyer Decision
For Managed Finishing and Secondary-Process Supply Chain, use the controlling 2D drawing and 3D model to define part number and revision, material and condition, quantity and annual demand, critical tolerances and GD&T, roughness, heat treatment, surface finish, inspection documents, packaging, delivery address and target date. Identify confidentiality restrictions and which DFM changes may be considered for this part.
Price and lead time can be confirmed only after geometry, material availability, programming, workholding, external processes, inspection effort, first-article approval and logistics are reviewed together.
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