Is FEI the right fit for you?

A

We have a formal supplier quality systems that must be followed

B

Suppliers must demonstrate rudimentary elements of a formal quality systems

C

Parts to print

A

Major capital item - e.g.. Oil platform, railroad locomotive, earthmover

B

Capital item less than $500,000 but greater than $10,000

C

Consumable or less expensive item

A

If the part fails catastrophic damages may occur including injury and significant collateral damage

B

Component is expensive to replace once installed and in use

C

Part can be easily replaced in the field

A

Multiple critical tolerances < 0.005"

B

Numerous machining operations on the same part regardless of tolerance

C

A few simple operations

A

Precision turning and machining of basic materials - steel, iron castings, aluminum, stainless steel. May include some subassembly or secondary operations like painting, plating, heat treating, etc.

B

Same as "A" but for more exotic alloys and processes

C

All else

A

Steady repeatable demand that sustains single piece work flow in a manufacturing environment. Parts or a family of parts required on an ongoing basis supporting weekly shipments

B

Repeat orders with each lot providing sufficient colume to sustain multiple days production in a 24/7 manufacturing environment

C

High mix/low volume - a large family of dissimilar products most with annual volume requirments less than 50 pieces/year

A

Mature product with ongoing demeand for many years to come

B

Future demand less certain becasue either early or late in the product life cycle

C

Custom application with doubtful repeat ordering

A

We expect our suppliers to serve as a natural extension of our company. This includes managing raw materials, subcontractors, and in-bound/out-bound logistics. Additionally, we like to utilize EDI for ordering where practical

B

Less formal interface and capabilities acceptable

C

Only interested in parts to print at a low unit price