@antoinenys_ Before touring factories, freeze a bill of materials, assembly drawings, and target regulatory standards. Ask each candidate to evaluate the same package so quality and MOQ comparisons stay honest.
@shiraeis@cruelsardaukar We recommend preparing a complete BOM, Gerbers, and assembly notes before factory visits. Ask factories to review DFM and confirm component availability before tooling.
@SaunaManOfSF We would lock the heating element mounting tolerance and enclosure draft angle before tooling. Ask factories for a soft-tool or family-mold first sample to validate thermal clearance and finish.
@cityofsheep@CarlSchoeller We would start with a clean, watertight STEP file and specify material, finish, quantity, and critical tolerances. For first samples, CNC or soft tooling is usually faster than hard tooling.
@geeekstore@nettes_boot We would lock enclosure draft angles, fastener clearances, and BOM revisions before tooling. That prevents G1 Pro or G5 rework during first samples.