Before you send a drawing.

A drawing in PDF, DWG, or STEP if you have one, plus quantity, material, any critical requirements, and a target date. If you don't have all of that yet, send what you have and tell us what's still open. We'll ask for the rest.

Anywhere from a single prototype to a few hundred pieces, typically up to around 500 per part. The right lot size depends on the component, the process, and what you're using it for.

304 and 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminum alloys as standard, plus brass, bronze, and specialty alloys on request. For plastics: food-grade UHMW, Delrin (acetal), and PEEK. Confirm the exact grade and any requirements with your enquiry.

Yes, when the job calls for it. Documentation and inspection requirements are project-specific, so include what you need, such as first-article reports, material certificates, or traceability documentation, with your RFQ and we'll confirm it before quoting.

Yes. Our Chennai, Tamil Nadu office is part of Maple MPSS, not a third-party partner. CNC machining, CAD and design-for-manufacturing, and software engineering all happen there under our own team, with the Burlington, Ontario office owning the client relationship, engineering review, and final accountability for delivery.