RFQ checklist
- Certificate format
- Required test items
- Inspection party and timing
- Traceability and destination documents
Technical Resource
Steel Bar Certificates: MTC, 3.1, and 3.2 Requests
Certificate language should be handled carefully. Buyers should state the required certificate type, standard, test items, traceability scope, and whether third-party inspection is required before quotation.
Quick Answer
What buyers should know first.
MTC, 3.1, 3.2, third-party inspection, and traceability requests should be agreed during RFQ because document scope affects review, timing, and cost.
RFQ Comparison
Connect the topic to quotation impact.
| Topic | What to review | RFQ impact |
|---|---|---|
| MTC | Heat number, chemical composition, and mechanical testing when required | Clarifies material traceability and test data |
| 3.1 request | Certificate format and active standard | Aligns document expectation before order |
| 3.2 or third-party | Inspection party, witness point, timing, and report scope | Avoids late inspection changes |
Application Examples
Where this guide is commonly useful.
Confirm details during RFQ review.
Confirm details during RFQ review.
Confirm details during RFQ review.
Common Mistakes
Reduce back-and-forth before quotation.
Buyer Guide
What to review before quotation.
Use this guide to prepare a clearer specification and reduce back-and-forth during RFQ review.
MTC discussion
A material test certificate request should be connected to the grade, heat, delivery condition, order standard, and specific test items.
3.1 and 3.2 requests
If EN 10204 3.1 or 3.2 documentation is required, state it clearly in the RFQ. Third-party inspection needs to be discussed before order confirmation.
Traceability and labels
If heat number traceability, product labels, bundle tags, or packing documents are needed, include those requirements in the RFQ.
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FAQ
Common buyer questions.
Can I request EN 10204 3.1?
State the certificate requirement in the RFQ so scope and availability can be reviewed before quotation.
When is 3.2 documentation discussed?
3.2 documentation normally involves third-party inspection and must be discussed before order confirmation.
What document details should I include?
Include certificate type, test items, traceability scope, inspection party if any, and required format.
RFQ
Turn this guide into a clear RFQ.
Include delivery condition, processing requirement, destination port, testing requirements, and certificate expectations so the supply route can be reviewed clearly.