Manufacturing FAQs

Zenbot China coordinates CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, injection molding, PCB fabrication and assembly, and supporting services such as finishing and product assembly. Share your product requirements so the team can review the processes, materials and inspection needs for your project.

Send the product files, quantity, material, finish, critical requirements and target delivery date. Mechanical projects usually need CAD models and drawings; PCB assembly requests need fabrication, BOM and placement data. Include the end use, delivery destination and any required inspection or testing so the quotation covers the intended work.

Yes. Zenbot reviews prototype and production requests across its manufacturing services. The minimum practical quantity depends on the process, setup, tooling, material purchasing and testing requirements. State your first-order quantity and expected repeat demand so the team can review a suitable route and the costs involved.

Quotation timing depends on the completeness of the files and the complexity of the project. Tooling, special materials, component sourcing and multiple manufacturing processes may require additional review. Include your decision deadline with the RFQ; the team can then clarify missing information and confirm the next step.

Yes. A single RFQ can include several manufacturing processes and a complete assembled product. Provide a controlled bill of materials, component drawings, electronics files, interface requirements and test criteria. Each component and assembly interface is reviewed before the combined manufacturing scope is confirmed.

Send a 3D CAD model, such as STEP, STP or an agreed X_T file, together with a 2D drawing when dimensions, tolerances, threads or finish notes need to be controlled. Use matching revisions and identify critical features. Confirm any native file format with the team before sending it.

Provide Gerber files, a bill of materials and component placement data. Add board specifications, assembly drawings, approved component alternatives, quantity and test requirements. Keep the PCB, BOM and placement files at the same revision so fabrication, component sourcing and assembly can be reviewed together.

Yes. Share the available sketches, drawings, photographs and functional requirements for an initial discussion. Explain what still needs to be designed or measured. Any design, reverse-engineering or file-preparation work must be scoped separately, and manufacturing requirements need to be defined before production can be confirmed.

Zenbot reviews manufacturing requirements and can discuss process-specific design-for-manufacturing, or DFM, considerations. Useful inputs include the intended function, material, quantity, critical dimensions and finish. The review scope depends on the project; changes to the design or acceptance requirements should be agreed before manufacturing begins.

Yes. Email sales@zenbotchina.cc to discuss confidentiality requirements and whether an NDA is needed before sharing sensitive files. Agree the information-sharing process first, then provide the data needed for review. Any confidentiality agreement must be confirmed for the project.

Choose the process around the material, geometry, quantity, finish, critical dimensions and intended use. CNC machining, additive manufacturing and molding involve different tooling, design and production considerations. Share these requirements with the team so feasible routes can be compared before committing to a process.

State the material grade or resin, relevant condition or temper, and any performance or documentation requirements. If the material is undecided, describe the operating environment, loads, temperature and appearance needs. Availability and suitability are reviewed for the selected process; a material family name alone may not define the final specification.

Specify the sheet material, thickness, formed dimensions, quantity and finish. Include bends, welds, installed hardware and any critical fit or cosmetic requirements in the drawings. Identify the surfaces and dimensions that matter after forming or welding so the fabrication and inspection plan reflects the finished assembly.

Yes. Component sourcing can be reviewed with PCB fabrication and assembly. Provide manufacturer part numbers, quantities and your rules for approved alternatives. Component availability, sourcing scope and any substitutions need to be agreed before purchasing and assembly proceed.

Yes. Include the required coating or finish, color, texture, masking and cosmetic acceptance criteria in the RFQ. The suitable finish depends on the material, process and part function. Highlight fit-critical surfaces so finishing requirements and their effect on final dimensions can be reviewed together.

No. Published capability figures are planning references. Achievable tolerances depend on geometry, material, process, size and the inspection method. Mark critical dimensions on the drawing so the team can review feasibility and agree the manufacturing and acceptance requirements for your specific part.

Yes. Specify the required inspection reports, material certificates, traceability or first-article records in the RFQ. Their availability, scope, measurement methods and acceptance criteria must be agreed for the project. Identifying these requirements before quotation helps include the necessary inspection and documentation work.

Define the inspection and electrical test requirements for the board's application. AOI, X-ray inspection and functional testing may be considered according to the package and project needs. State the expected test coverage, limits, fixtures and records; the tests included in the order must be agreed explicitly.

Provide a controlled bill of materials, mating-part drawings, interface tolerances and assembly instructions. Add functional tests, labeling and packaging requirements where relevant. Clearly identify purchased parts and supplied components so manufacturing, assembly and acceptance can be coordinated around the same product revision.

List the applicable standards, documentation and validation requirements in the RFQ. Industry examples and general manufacturing capabilities do not establish approval for a particular application. Required certifications, special processes and acceptance evidence must be checked against current records and the scope of the proposed work before an order is accepted.

Lead time depends on the process, design readiness, material or component availability, tooling, quantity, finishing and inspection requirements. Include your target date and any prototype or validation milestones in the RFQ. The project schedule is confirmed after the manufacturing scope and required inputs have been reviewed.

Provide the delivery destination, required arrival date, packaging preferences and labeling requirements. Identify any special handling or documentation needs. Confirm the shipment method, delivery responsibilities and applicable shipping charges with the quotation so the manufacturing schedule and transport plan are aligned.

Notify the project contact promptly and send the revised files with a clear change summary. Ask the team to review the effect on work already completed or in progress, price, tooling, inspection and timing. The revised scope must be confirmed in writing before the change is implemented.

Reference the earlier order and confirm the current drawing and BOM revisions, quantity, materials, finishes and acceptance requirements. Note any changes to the product or required records. Material availability, tooling status, pricing and timing should be reviewed for the new order rather than assumed from the previous batch.

Contact Zenbot with the order reference, part number and revision, affected quantity, and a description of the issue. Include photographs, measurements or test results where available, together with the agreed requirement. The team can then review the evidence and discuss the appropriate next steps for the order.