Qualify
Pulls material, gauge, part geometry, annual volume, release schedule, PPAP level, and secondary operations from the RFQ and print, then flags anything missing.
Forgepoint for metal stampers
Quote stamped parts before your buyer moves on.
Frank pulls the material, gauge, annual volume, PPAP requirements, and secondary operations from the RFQ. Frank checks them against the presses, tooling records, and pricing rules your team provides, then prepares a quote for review.
See the stamping workflowRA
Ridgeline Automotive Components
Ready to qualifyRFQ: Stamped bracket, progressive die part, EAU 180,000
Hi, need a quote on the attached bracket. Material is 0.090 in thick cold-rolled steel. Annual volume is 180,000 pieces with quarterly releases. One corner has a draw feature. PPAP Level 3 is required for a new vehicle program. The part print and PPAP requirements are attached. Need pricing this week for our sourcing deadline.
✓ bracket-print-RevC.pdf✓ ppap-requirements.pdf
How Frank handles the RFQ
From RFQ to quote in four steps.
Quote
Checks the part against your press range, tooling records, coil pricing, and secondary-operation rates. Frank then sends the draft quote to your team for human approval.
Close
Builds a quote with tooling and piece prices by annual-volume band, tracks whether the buyer opens it, and schedules follow-up.
Track
Logs the RFQ, part prints, die revisions, and PPAP submission requirements in the systems your team already uses.
Stamping context
Frank knows what to look for in a stamping RFQ.
Frank checks each RFQ against the press, tooling, quality, and pricing rules you provide. If the fit is not clear, Frank flags the job for estimator review.
Die and press fit
- Progressive, transfer, and deep-draw tooling
- Required tonnage and die footprint checked against available presses
- Strip-layout and die-stage assumptions for estimator review
- Part number and revision matched to tooling on file
Material and specification
- Coil stock grade, gauge, and temper
- Part-print revision, GD&T, and critical callouts
- Blank-size and material-utilization assumptions
- Customer-specific print callouts and datums
Quality and PPAP
- PPAP level and submission package
- Dimensional layout and process-capability study requirements
- Secondary operations: tapping, welding, riveting
- Material certs and lot traceability
Commercial and delivery
- Annual volume (EAU) and release schedule by part number
- Tooling cost, amortization, and ownership terms
- Piece price by volume band
- Freight terms and production lead time
- 01Press tonnage and bed size range
- 02Progressive, transfer, and deep-draw tooling supported
- 03Coil stock grades and gauge range
- 04Secondary operations, including outsourced steps
- 05PPAP levels and dimensional-inspection capabilities
- 06Tooling build, storage, amortization, and ownership terms
- 07Piece-price breaks by annual volume
- 08Production lead times and release schedules
- 09Geographic footprint and freight lanes
Frank quotes based on your press capabilities.
Frank turns each RFQ into a reviewable draft quote by checking your press list, tooling records, pricing rules, quality requirements, and approved lead times.
FAQ
Questions from the quoting desk.
Does Frank replace our inside sales team?+
No. Frank assembles the RFQ, die and tonnage check, and draft pricing so your desk focuses on judgment calls and the customer relationship.
Can Frank read part prints and assess die and tonnage fit?+
Frank pulls the print requirements and checks them against the tooling and press rules you provide. Your estimator approves the process and press selection.
Can it work with our EAU and die amortization terms?+
Yes. Frank uses your piece-price bands, tooling amortization terms, and approval limits.
What if the RFQ is missing critical requirements?+
Frank flags missing information, including PPAP level, secondary operations, annual volume, and release schedule, then drafts a customer question for review.
Does Frank replace our engineer?+
No. Frank assembles the print, tooling, and costing information. Engineers and estimators still make the process, tooling, and approval decisions.
How does Frank handle progressive versus transfer tooling?+
Frank matches the part number and revision to tooling on file. For new tooling, Frank flags the process choice and routes it to the estimator instead of choosing a die type.
Can we control what gets sent to a customer?+
Yes. Human approval rules control which quotes and messages are released.
