# Manufacturing Wiki

Practical manufacturing guides and source-backed references for materials, processes, tooling, inspection and costing.

Read from drawing to delivery, or jump straight to a topic to find worked examples, technical comparisons and detailed references.

## 1. Part requirements

Interpret drawings, tolerances and assembly requirements.

- [Parts and design](https://planar.so/wiki/parts-and-design/index.md): Drawings, geometric tolerances, datums, part features and engineering file formats.
- [Components](https://planar.so/wiki/components/index.md): Fasteners and mechanical components for assemblies.

## 2. Material selection

Compare grades, supplied conditions and stock forms.

- [Materials](https://planar.so/wiki/materials/index.md): Alloy grades, aluminum tempers, supplied conditions, plate and other stock forms.

## 3. Processes and production

Compare routes, choose equipment and investigate defects.

- [Manufacturing processes](https://planar.so/wiki/processes/index.md): Cutting, shaping, joining, heat treatment and surface finishing.
- [Production](https://planar.so/wiki/production/index.md): Routes, capacity, batching and process effects such as machining chatter, burrs and weld porosity.
- [Machines](https://planar.so/wiki/machines/index.md): Manufacturer-specific machine models, configurations and limits.
- [Tooling](https://planar.so/wiki/tooling/index.md): Cutters, tool interfaces, sheet-metal tooling, fixtures, vises and workholding chucks.
- [Consumables](https://planar.so/wiki/consumables/index.md): Adhesives, coatings, cutting components, gases and welding consumables.
- [Abrasives](https://planar.so/wiki/abrasives/index.md): Abrasive grains, media and named polishing products.
- [Chemicals](https://planar.so/wiki/chemicals/index.md): Substances, formulations and process water used in manufacturing.

## 4. Inspection and evidence

Understand what a measurement or supplier certificate establishes.

- [Inspection](https://planar.so/wiki/inspection/index.md): Inspection methods, instruments and metrology, including measurement uncertainty and repeatability. See Sourcing for material certificates.

## 5. Cost, purchasing and delivery

Compare estimates and order terms, then find packaging and shipment references.

- [Costing](https://planar.so/wiki/costing/index.md): Production estimates, setup cost allocation, machine rates and minimum lot charges.
- [Sourcing](https://planar.so/wiki/sourcing/index.md): Supplier quotes, EN 10204 certificates, heat and lot traceability, pack quantities, purchase minimums and blanket agreements.
- [Commercial terms](https://planar.so/wiki/commercial/index.md): Pricing, purchase orders, payment and Incoterms.
- [Delivery](https://planar.so/wiki/delivery/index.md): Packaging, palletized freight and shipment identification.