Mechanical BOM — Page 2

Catching supplier errors at the dock saves far more money than finding them after assembly starts.

Protect designs across the entire supply chain, not just with your direct manufacturer.

Verify supplier capabilities through direct evidence, not certificates alone.

Mandrel bending prevents collapse and distortion where pressure tubes need tight bends.

Cutting tooling cost and material strength reveal which process wins for mid-volume aluminum runs.

Selecting the right plastic means filtering by load, temperature, moisture, and cost—in that order.

Pick the right grade or watch savings vanish in salt spray and recalls.

Engineering review catches design flaws that algorithms miss before parts get machined.

Copper content and stress-relieved temper make 2024 the fatigue-resistant choice for cyclic loading.

Synchronizing arrival dates across all processes matters more than optimizing individual part speed.

Consolidating vendors onto one PO shifts accountability for tolerances and schedule risk.