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RFQ Checklist for Titanium Parts

Neutral buyer checklist for structuring a titanium parts RFQ — what to gather before requesting a quote.

Quick Answer

Before submitting an RFQ for titanium parts, gather a dimensioned drawing or 3D model, material grade and condition, tolerance and surface-finish callouts, quantity, target delivery, and the certification documents you need.

Checklist

  • Dimensioned engineering drawing (PDF or equivalent)
  • 3D model (STEP is a common interoperable format)
  • Titanium grade and material condition (e.g. annealed)
  • Tolerance callouts on critical features
  • Surface finish requirements
  • Required quantity and target delivery date
  • Certification requirements (MTR, COA, COC, FAI)
  • Applicable standards or internal specs the part must meet

Why a checklist matters

An RFQ is a contract boundary for a quote. Omitted details such as material condition, tolerance, and certification are a common source of scope drift and later claims.

What to confirm with the supplier

Ask which file formats are accepted, whether a formal drawing is required versus a 3D model alone, and which documents the supplier will ship with the parts.

KEEP THE GAP

titanium.blog is a neutral knowledge hub, not a supplier. Actual lead times, minimums, and certification scopes are vendor-specific and must be confirmed with each supplier. We do not publish unverifiable commercial figures.