01 Manufacturing Process Guides
Process references for machining, casting, forming, finishing, assembly, and production route discussion.
ENGINEERING RESOURCE LIBRARY
Engineering Resource Library for Custom Mechanical Parts
Explore practical guides, technical notes, checklists, and downloadable resources for manufacturing processes, materials, surface treatment, inspection, and custom mechanical parts projects.
- Manufacturing process, material, and inspection reference guides
- Practical checklists and templates for mechanical parts projects
- Engineering notes created for buyers, engineers, and sourcing teams
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ATOS can help customers look for useful mechanical engineering references, publicly available technical materials, and process-related information. We are also open to discussing new manufacturing processes or technical ideas based on project needs.
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A practical engineering resource library covering manufacturing processes, materials, surface treatment, inspection, quality topics, project preparation, and technical FAQs.
02 Materials & Surface Treatment
Notes on material selection, coatings, plating, corrosion resistance, heat treatment, and finishing requirements.
03 Testing & Inspection Resources
Guides for CMM, NDT, calibration, salt spray testing, dimensional inspection, and quality confirmation.
04 Drawing, Checklists & FAQ
Drawing file notes, RFQ checklists, templates, project preparation tips, and common engineering questions.
FEATURED PRACTICAL GUIDES
Helpful Checklists and Guides for Custom Parts Projects
Start with practical resources that help you prepare project information, send clearer drawings or files, define inspection needs, and discuss manufacturing options with ATOS.
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Custom Parts RFQ Checklist
A practical checklist for preparing drawings, material information, quantity, tolerance, surface treatment, inspection points, and delivery requirements before requesting a quote.
Web guide and PDF resource
02
Drawing & File Submission Guide
A guide to common files and reference materials customers can use for technical discussion, including PDF drawings, DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, photos, sketches, samples, and existing parts.
Useful for: clearer technical communication
03
Inspection Requirement Checklist
A checklist for defining important inspection points such as critical dimensions, material verification, surface finish, coating thickness, salt spray testing, and final quality documentation.
Useful for: quality requirement discussion
04
Manufacturing Process Selection Guide
A practical guide for discussing suitable manufacturing routes based on part geometry, material, quantity, tolerance, surface treatment, tooling needs, and project stage.
Useful for: early process discussion
RESOURCE CATEGORIES
Practical Guides for Engineering and Purchasing Teams
Explore resource topics that help customers prepare clearer RFQs, send the right technical files, understand manufacturing options, define inspection requirements, and communicate project needs more efficiently.
01
RFQ & Project Preparation
Guides and notes for preparing project information, quotation details, drawings, materials, and technical requirements before supplier discussion.
02
Drawing & File Submission Guide
Information about common file formats and reference materials customers can send, including PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, JPG, PNG, photos, and physical samples.
03
Manufacturing Process Guide
Process references for CNC machining, casting, stamping, bending, forming, welding, surface finishing, assembly, and related manufacturing routes.
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Material & Surface Treatment Guide
Notes on material selection, surface treatment options, coating or plating requirements, corrosion resistance, salt spray considerations, and finishing expectations.
05
Testing & Inspection Guide
Guidance on inspection points, dimensional verification, material checks, CMM measurement, calibration management, salt spray testing, NDT support, and quality documentation.
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Engineering FAQ
Answers to common questions about sending drawings, working from samples or photos, prototype and low-volume projects, engineering review, and project communication with ATOS.
ATOS engineering resources focus on common customer questions, manufacturing discussions, inspection topics, and practical project needs.
FEATURED ENGINEERING ARTICLES
Featured Engineering Articles
Explore practical engineering articles about manufacturing processes, material selection, surface treatment, inspection, quality control, and custom mechanical parts project preparation.
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CNC Machining vs Casting: How to Choose the Right Process
A practical article explaining how part geometry, material, quantity, tolerance, and cost considerations may influence the choice between CNC machining and casting.
Article topic · Process selection
02
STEP vs IGES vs STL: Which File Format Is Better for Manufacturing?
A guide to common 3D file formats used in custom mechanical parts projects and how they can support quotation, engineering review, and manufacturing preparation.
Article topic · Drawing & file formats
03
What Is CMM Inspection for Mechanical Parts?
An introduction to coordinate measuring machine inspection, typical inspection points, and how CMM measurement supports dimensional verification for mechanical parts.
Article topic · Testing & inspection
04
Why Salt Spray Testing Matters for Surface-Treated Parts
A practical article about salt spray testing, corrosion resistance review, and why surface-treated parts may require additional testing or documentation.
Article topic · Surface treatment
ATOS engineering articles focus on common customer questions, manufacturing discussions, inspection topics, and practical project needs.
DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLISTS & TEMPLATES
Useful Checklists and Templates for Custom Parts Projects
ATOS provides practical checklists, templates, web guides, and downloadable resources to help customers organize technical discussions, inspection requirements, surface treatment needs, and project planning more clearly.
01
Custom Parts RFQ Checklist
A practical checklist for organizing drawings, materials, quantity, tolerance, surface treatment, inspection points, and delivery requirements before project discussion.
Web guide and PDF resource
02
Inspection Requirement Checklist
A checklist for organizing dimensional inspection, CMM measurement, material verification, surface finish, coating thickness, salt spray testing, and final quality documentation needs.
Web guide and PDF resource
03
Surface Treatment Requirement Checklist
A checklist for organizing coating, plating, anodizing, corrosion resistance, salt spray expectations, appearance requirements, and finishing-related project notes.
Web guide and PDF resource
04
Sample Review Request Template
A simple template for describing existing parts, replacement needs, modification goals, sample review requirements, and project background before technical discussion.
Web guide and PDF resource
Customers can contact ATOS for current checklists, templates, or technical references related to their project.
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Need Help With a Custom Mechanical Parts Project?
Use these engineering resources to support your project discussion, or contact ATOS if you would like our team to review your requirements, technical questions, process ideas, or inspection needs.