Describe the supplied condition
State the material designation and whether the component is bare, plated, polished or coated. Include any requirement to preserve a cosmetic finish. For parts used in electrical or fluid assemblies, show the area that may be marked and identify functional surfaces that must remain untouched. Do not assume the entire visible surface is available.
Choose the information that belongs on the part
A small fitting may only have room for a short identifier, while a plate can carry several fields. Separate required information from optional branding. If a code is planned, establish the data content before fixing the available area. Overloading a small surface with text can create a legibility problem that cannot be solved by a darker mark alone.
Ask for a part-specific proposal
Request confirmation of the process for the actual alloy and finish, especially when a new surface treatment is introduced. Agree on appearance, location and any required recess. If the parts will be polished or plated after marking, include that sequence in the review. Preserve the accepted sample and artwork version for future production.