What belongs in the criteria?
Grade and standard, dimensions, tolerances, finish, protection, quantity, marking, set completeness and documents.
Acceptance
Stainless Steel and Fabricated Parts Acceptance Checklist
How to define acceptance criteria for material, finish, dimensions and completeness.
Where to start
Acceptance criteria should be clear before production or dispatch, not only when goods arrive.
Use the information to prepare an enquiry, then confirm material suitability and conditions for the specific order.
Next practical step
State the intended use, material, dimensions, finish, quantity, documents and delivery point.
Open the RFQ →Is a separate inspection plan useful?
For non-standard or critical requirements, attach a separate checklist to the enquiry.