Buyer guide
How to Prepare a Contact Sample Review
A short checklist for a productive first discussion and a clear sampling plan.
For teams sourcing, reproducing or developing an electrical contact part.
Start with the information already available
An application description, product photo, physical sample or drawing can start the discussion. Explain what the part does and what you need to source, reproduce or change.
- The product or application and contact function
- The quantity needed for a trial and for production
- Known material, dimensions and surface requirements
- A clear view of the part and its assembly relationship
- The timing and any required inspection or documentation
If you have a drawing or sample
Use the latest drawing revision and identify the features that must stay the same. For an assembly, include the contact location, support and joining arrangement. If you have a sample, show it in photos first so we can agree the sample quantity and delivery address.
Known requirements are useful even when the specification is still developing. We can clarify the remaining details during the technical discussion.
From Available Part Information to Production Approval
- 1
Share the part information
Application, photo, sample or drawing
- 2
Review and quote
A quotation based on the available specifications and quantity
- 3
Validate the part
Agree any sample or process checks needed before mass production
- 4
Approve production
Agreed specification, inspection plan and order terms
Quantities and sample charges
MOQ is confirmed for each project based on the part, material, tooling and production arrangement. Sample and trial quantities are considered separately.
Conventional individual contact-rivet samples and sample processing are free after technical review; international courier freight is paid by the customer. Assembly and stamped-part samples are assessed separately. Special materials, tooling and other chargeable work are agreed before starting.
Timing and quotation
Samples typically take 5–10 working days and production typically takes 15–20 days after technical review and the agreed start conditions. The project schedule also depends on material availability, tooling, inspection and quantity.
With sufficient drawings or specifications, we can prepare a quotation before sampling. Any sample or process validation required for the project is agreed and completed before mass production.