How does PairGears manage new custom gear projects from drawing to production?

How does PairGears manage new custom gear projects from drawing to production?

A practical path from drawing to production

PairGears public quality materials refer to new-production planning and PPAP-related documents. A new gear project normally has three decisions: confirm the drawing and requirements, verify the route with a sample or inspection evidence, then release the production version. The exact steps depend on the part, application and customer requirements.

PairGears quality and manufacturing documentation

1. Set the starting point

Confirm the drawing revision, gear data, material, heat treatment, quantity, mating-part information and anything that must be checked.

2. Verify the plan

Decide what evidence is needed: a sample, first article, inspection report, material record or heat-treatment result. Name the reviewer too.

3. Release the production version

Record approved changes and the release criteria. Revisit them if the drawing, process or supplier changes.

PairGears production or inspection evidence

What to confirm for your exact part

Read PairGears’ quality-control page and customized-services information. For a plan tied to a real part, use Send Inquiry.

Related questions

What should a custom gear drawing include before quotation? When is a first-article or sample inspection needed before production?

Keep the requirement specific

For a new or repeat gear, the most useful request identifies the drawing revision, application, quantity, required records and the responsible production location. That creates a checkable basis for quotation, production and release.

PairGears process planning and verification record