When marked parts, nameplates, or IUID labels are one of the last items standing between a completed product and shipment, turnaround time matters. Knowing what happens after you submit your purchase order can make it easier to plan your schedule and avoid an unnecessary production delay.
Turnaround time depends on
- Part size
- Order quantity
- Scope of work
- Receiving complete order information
We move the approval process quickly:
- We deliver proofs within 24 hours of receiving your purchase order (PO).
- We begin production within 24 hours of your proof approval.
Expedited service is available when the normal production schedule does not meet your deadline.
How to Keep Your Order on Schedule
Incomplete order information is the most common cause of delays. Missing specifications, drawings, or marking details can lead to additional questions and slow the approval process.
To help keep your order on schedule, provide the following information when submitting your purchase order:
- Quantity
- Part or nameplate specifications
- Applicable drawings
- Material requirements
- Dimensions
- Required marking information, including IUID data when applicable
- Requested delivery date
Providing complete, accurate information from the beginning reduces back-and-forth communication, speeds up proof preparation, and helps your order move smoothly into production.
How Quickly Will I Receive a Proof?
We will email your proof within 24 hours of receiving your purchase order.
The proof is your opportunity to review the job before we begin production. Your prompt approval helps keep your order moving.
After you approve the proof, we start production within 24 hours.
This process is particularly important for IUID orders, where accuracy is critical. If you order MIL-STD-130 Construct 1, Construct 2, or Part Number Only nameplates or labels, they must meet the applicable specification and contain accurate data.
What If I Need My Order Faster?
Sometimes the nameplate or marking requirement is discovered late in the manufacturing process. The equipment may be nearly ready to ship before someone realizes no one ordered the required IUID nameplates or labels.
For those situations, expedited service is available for an additional fee.
Expedited delivery is also available.
If you have a firm deadline, provide it when placing the order so our teams understand your timing requirements from the beginning.
Fast, dependable delivery is central to our production standards: We have a 99% on-time delivery record.
Get Your Order Moving Quickly
The sooner we receive complete and correct project information, the sooner your job can move through proof approval and into production.
Need labels, nameplates, tags, or part marking? Request a quote or contact us to talk with an expert.