Request a Quote (RFQ)

RFQ form template

Send your RFQ

Tell us what you need and attach drawings/models. We typically reply within 1 business day with questions and a quote timeline. If the upload is larger than 25MB, you can also email sales@semix.vn with a link (Google Drive/Dropbox).

Website

Name *

Company *

Work email *

Country/Region

Process CNC milling CNC turning 5-axis machining 4-axis milling Casting + machining

Part name / number *

Qty

Material

Finish / coating

Documentation package Standard (CoC + as required) Include material certs (MTR) Inspection report / CMM evidence Job dossier + CTQ / FAIR support

If you need a sample CTQ report or dossier format, request an Evidence Pack in your notes.

CTQs / inspection / delivery notes

Attachments (drawings / models / specs)

Accepted: PDF, STEP, IGES, DXF/DWG, ZIP. Attach what you have — we can start NDA-first.

Maximum attached files are 25 MB. Please let us know if you need a ftp account.

Submit RFQ General contact

RFQ package checklist (so the quote is accurate the first time)

Information that prevents re-quotes and mismatched expectations

Priority	What to include	Why it matters
Must	3D model (STEP/Parasolid) and/or 2D drawing with revision clearly identified	Locks geometry and prevents quoting the wrong revision—one of the most common global supply chain failure modes.
Must	Material spec: grade/condition (e.g., Al 6061‑T6, SS 304, Ti‑6Al‑4V) and any compliance notes	Material condition changes machinability, distortion risk, and achievable finish/tolerance.
Must	Quantity + program stage (prototype / pilot / production) and target delivery date	Drives route decisions, setup amortization, and inspection depth.
Should	CTQs called out (features that drive fit/function), plus mating conditions if relevant	Focuses process and inspection planning on the characteristics that matter most.
Should	Finish requirements (anodize/passivation/plating/coating) and cosmetic expectations	Finishing boundaries affect lead time, cost, and acceptance criteria at receiving.
Should	Inspection/reporting needs (CMM report, sampling plan, first‑article layout)	Prevents approval delays and rework caused by missing evidence.
Optional	Packaging/kitting instructions, labeling, part marking, and ship-to consolidation needs	Reduces internal touch time and accelerates receiving/assembly.
Optional	Target cost / alternates you will accept (material, finish, tolerance relaxations)	Lets us propose options that improve lead time and total landed cost.

Cost drivers vs lead‑time drivers (a practical view)

Quote assumptions (how to avoid surprises)

• Measurement conditions matter: datums, temperature state, and method can change pass/fail near tight limits.
• Finish boundaries must be explicit: what is cosmetic vs functional, masking rules, and acceptance criteria.
• Revision discipline reduces risk: update drawings/models through a single controlled channel and define effective dates.

RFQ checklist DFM checklist Capabilities

Need an NDA?

If your design is sensitive, request an NDA before sharing detailed CAD. We can start with a high-level summary (part family, material, size envelope, quantity) while the NDA is in progress, then finalize the quote once the full package is received.

Email RFQ files to admin@semix.vn. For NDA-first requests, email admin@semix.vn. (Optional: set up rfq@semix.vn and sales@semix.vn aliases.)

RFQ email template (copy/paste)

If you prefer email over the form, use a simple structure so your team and ours can review quickly.

Subject: RFQ – [Part Name / Part Number] – [Qty] – [Material] – [Need-by Date]

Hello SEMIX team,

Please quote the attached part(s). Summary:
- Part number / name:
- Revision:
- Quantity (prototype / pilot / production):
- Material grade/condition:
- Finish/special processes:
- Key CTQs (features that drive fit/function):
- Inspection/reporting required (CMM? layout? key characteristics?):
- Packaging/kitting/labeling requirements:
- Ship-to country / city:

Files attached:
- 3D model (STEP/Parasolid)
- 2D drawing (PDF)
- Any templates/spec flow-down

If an NDA is required, please send your NDA process first.

Thank you,
[Name / Company / Phone]

When you do not have a complete drawing package yet

Early-stage projects often start with partial information. You can still get a useful budgetary quote if you provide:

• A 3D model + a short list of critical dimensions (CTQs)
• Target material family and any must-have properties (strength, corrosion, weight, temperature)
• Quantity and timeline (even if approximate)
• Notes on mating parts or functional interfaces (what must align, seal, or slide)

Once the drawing is released, we convert the budgetary quote into a production quote through contract review and inspection planning.

Change management (how to avoid “surprise re-quotes”)

• One revision channel: control updates to drawings/models through a single owner and revision log.
• Effective date: define which parts are built to which revision if a change occurs mid-order.
• Approval characteristics: if CTQs change, confirm whether first-article evidence is required again.

Lead‑time critical path (what actually drives delivery)

Lead time is usually the sum of the slowest steps, not the average. Understanding the critical path helps you decide where to spend time (engineering clarification) and where to reduce risk (material availability, finishing boundaries, inspection scope).

Typical critical-path elements for machined part delivery

Step	Why it becomes the bottleneck	How to reduce risk
Material procurement	Certified material and specific conditions can have long lead times	Confirm alternates early; include acceptable equivalents if possible
Finishing	External queues and unclear acceptance criteria cause delays	Define standard/spec and masking rules; avoid late changes
Engineering clarifications	Unclear CTQs or missing revisions trigger re-quotes	Use the RFQ checklist; call out CTQs; confirm revision control
Inspection & approval packages	Tight GD&T and first-article evidence requires planning and time	Agree on inspection level and method during RFQ
Packaging / kitting	Complex labeling, kitting, and consolidation adds touch time	Provide clear packing instructions; standardize labeling

Prototype vs production RFQs (scope correctly)

• Prototype / quick‑turn: prioritize speed and learning. Define CTQs, accept cosmetic flexibility where possible, and avoid over‑inspection on noncritical features.
• Pilot: lock the process route and inspection method; align documentation expectations so receiving approves consistently.
• Production: add forecast information, packaging standards, and change control requirements; confirm what triggers re‑approval (revision changes, CTQ changes).