MCP Quoting System

# Test RFQs for MCP Quoting System Here are several ready-to-use test RFQs you can copy and paste into the web interface. --- ## 🎯 Test 1: High Confidence Match (Should Match Q-1001) **Expected: 85%+ match, HIGH confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` We need 200 pieces of 6061-T6 aluminum brackets, CNC machined with anodized finish. Tolerance +/-0.005 inches. Black anodize preferred. Standard deburring required. Delivery needed by March 2025. Part will be used in aerospace assembly. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 200 - **Customer Name:** Acme Manufacturing - **Contact Email:** buyer@acme.com - **Due Date:** 2025-03-15 ### What to Expect: - Match with Quote Q-1001 (92%+ similarity) - Cost estimate around $12.50-$13.00 per unit - Lead time: ~21 days - **HIGH confidence** - green indicator --- ## 🎯 Test 2: Stainless Steel with Welding (Should Match Q-0832) **Expected: 75%+ match, MEDIUM-HIGH confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Request quote for 30 stainless steel 304 assemblies. Laser cut from 1/8" sheet, TIG welded per drawing, and passivated for corrosion resistance. Tolerances +/-0.010. Marine application - salt water environment. Need certification of materials. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 30 - **Customer Name:** Marine Systems Inc - **Contact Email:** orders@marine.com - **Due Date:** 2025-04-01 ### What to Expect: - Match with Quote Q-0832 - Cost estimate around $45-$50 per unit - Lead time: ~35 days (welding adds time) - **MEDIUM-HIGH confidence** - yellow/green indicator --- ## 🎯 Test 3: High Volume Aluminum (Should Match Q-0955) **Expected: 80%+ match, HIGH confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Bulk order for 600 aluminum 6061 components. CNC machined from bar stock, powder coated RAL 7035 (light gray). Standard tolerances acceptable (+/-0.010). Simple geometry, no complex features. Used for building construction project. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 600 - **Customer Name:** BuildTech Solutions - **Contact Email:** purchasing@buildtech.com - **Due Date:** 2025-05-15 ### What to Expect: - Match with Quote Q-0955 - Lower cost per unit due to volume (~$8-$9) - Lead time: ~28 days - **HIGH confidence** - green indicator --- ## 🎯 Test 4: Precision CNC Work (Should Match Q-1234) **Expected: 70-80% match, MEDIUM confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Need 75 units of 6061 aluminum plates. CNC milled to +/-0.003 tolerance. All edges deburred and chamfered. No special finish - mill finish acceptable. Parts will be anodized by customer after delivery. Holes tapped for 1/4-20. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 75 - **Customer Name:** Precision Parts Co - **Contact Email:** engineer@precision.com - **Due Date:** 2025-03-30 ### What to Expect: - Match with Quote Q-1234 - Cost estimate around $18-$20 per unit - Lead time: ~14-16 days - **MEDIUM confidence** - yellow indicator --- ## 🎯 Test 5: Marine Grade Stainless (Should Match Q-1567) **Expected: 85%+ match, HIGH confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` RFQ for 25 units of 316 stainless steel fittings. CNC machined from solid bar, passivated for marine environment, and polished to mirror finish (#8 finish). Tolerances +/-0.005. All surfaces must be corrosion resistant. Offshore use. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 25 - **Customer Name:** Offshore Marine Equipment - **Contact Email:** marine@offshore.com - **Due Date:** 2025-04-20 ### What to Expect: - Match with Quote Q-1567 - Higher cost due to 316 SS and polishing (~$52/unit) - Lead time: ~21 days - **HIGH confidence** - green indicator --- ## 🎯 Test 6: New Material - Titanium (LOW CONFIDENCE) **Expected: <70% match, LOW confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` We need 100 titanium Grade 5 (Ti-6Al-4V) brackets for aerospace application. CNC machined with precision grinding to +/-0.002 tolerance. AS9100 certification required. All dimensions per drawing. Heat treat per AMS 2801. Material certs needed. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 100 - **Customer Name:** Aerospace Components LLC - **Contact Email:** supply@aerospace.com - **Due Date:** 2025-06-01 ### What to Expect: - No strong matches (titanium not in database) - Higher estimated cost (new material) - **LOW confidence** - red indicator - System will flag for engineering review --- ## 🎯 Test 7: Minimal Information (LOW CONFIDENCE) **Expected: <50% match, LOW confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Need some metal parts. About 50 pieces. Let me know cost and time. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 50 - **Customer Name:** Startup Company - **Contact Email:** info@startup.com ### What to Expect: - Very low or no matches - Generic cost estimate - **LOW confidence** - red indicator - System will request more details --- ## 🎯 Test 8: Multiple Processes (MEDIUM CONFIDENCE) **Expected: 65-75% match, MEDIUM confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Quote needed for 150 steel brackets. Laser cut from 3/16" A36 steel, bent to 90 degrees, MIG welded at joints, and powder coated black gloss. Standard tolerances except weld penetration must be full depth. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 150 - **Customer Name:** Industrial Fabricators - **Contact Email:** quotes@industrial.com - **Due Date:** 2025-04-10 ### What to Expect: - Partial matches (some processes match) - Cost estimate based on multiple operations - **MEDIUM confidence** - yellow indicator - Review recommended before sending --- ## 🎯 Test 9: Simple Parts, High Volume **Expected: 70%+ match, MEDIUM-HIGH confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` 1000 simple aluminum spacers, 1" OD x 0.5" ID x 0.25" thick. 6061 aluminum, mill finish acceptable. Tolerance +/-0.005 on all dimensions. Deburred and tumbled. No special requirements. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 1000 - **Customer Name:** Electronics Manufacturing - **Contact Email:** buyer@electronics.com - **Due Date:** 2025-05-01 ### What to Expect: - Match with high volume aluminum quotes - Very low cost per unit due to volume and simplicity - Lead time might be longer due to quantity - **MEDIUM-HIGH confidence** --- ## 🎯 Test 10: Complex Assembly **Expected: Variable, likely MEDIUM confidence** ### Copy this into RFP Description: ``` Assembly required: 4 stainless steel 304 components, laser cut, bent, welded together, ground smooth at welds, passivated. Quantity 40 assemblies. Each assembly has 3 brackets and 1 base plate. Dimensions per attached drawing (not included in this test). Tolerance +/-0.020 on bent features, +/-0.010 on cut edges. ``` ### Form Fields: - **Quantity:** 40 - **Customer Name:** Equipment Manufacturers - **Contact Email:** engineering@equipment.com - **Due Date:** 2025-04-25 ### What to Expect: - Partial matches with stainless work - Higher complexity = higher cost - Lead time extended for welding/finishing - **MEDIUM confidence** --- ## 📝 How to Use These Tests ### In the Web Interface: 1. **Open the web interface** (START.bat → [W]) 2. **Go to "New Quote" tab** 3. **Copy one of the RFP descriptions above** 4. **Paste into the "RFP Description" field** 5. **Fill in the other fields** (Quantity, Customer, etc.) 6. **Click "Generate Quote"** 7. **Review the results!** ### What to Look For: ✅ **Confidence Level** - Green (high), Yellow (medium), Red (low) ✅ **Match Scores** - Percentage similarity with past quotes ✅ **Cost Estimate** - Detailed breakdown ✅ **Lead Time** - Estimated delivery days ✅ **Matching Fields** - What specifically matched (material, processes, etc.) --- ## 🎓 Learning Exercise Try these in order to understand the system: **Phase 1: High Confidence (Tests 1, 3, 5)** - See how the system works with good matches - Understand the cost breakdown - Note the match percentages **Phase 2: Medium Confidence (Tests 2, 4, 8)** - See partial matches - Understand when to review estimates - Learn what causes medium confidence **Phase 3: Low Confidence (Tests 6, 7)** - See how system handles new materials - Understand the warning indicators - Learn when engineering review is needed **Phase 4: Edge Cases (Tests 9, 10)** - High volume effects - Complex assemblies - Multiple processes --- ## 💡 Pro Tips 1. **Compare similar tests** - Try Test 1 with 200 qty, then 50 qty, then 1000 qty 2. **Change materials** - Edit Test 1 to use "304 stainless" instead of "6061" 3. **Add/remove processes** - See how adding "powder coat" changes estimates 4. **Track accuracy** - Note the estimates, compare to your actual costs --- ## 🎯 Quick Copy-Paste Templates ### Ultra-Simple Test: ``` 200 pcs 6061 aluminum, CNC, anodize, +/-0.005 ``` ### Quick Stainless Test: ``` 50 pcs 304 stainless steel, laser cut, weld, passivate ``` ### Quick High Volume Test: ``` 1000 pcs aluminum parts, CNC machined, powder coat black ``` --- ## 📊 Expected Results Summary | Test # | Material | Processes | Qty | Expected Match | Confidence | |--------|----------|-----------|-----|----------------|------------| | 1 | 6061-T6 | CNC, Anodize | 200 | Q-1001 (92%) | HIGH | | 2 | 304 SS | Laser, Weld | 30 | Q-0832 (78%) | MED-HIGH | | 3 | 6061 | CNC, Powder | 600 | Q-0955 (85%) | HIGH | | 4 | 6061 | CNC, Deburr | 75 | Q-1234 (75%) | MEDIUM | | 5 | 316 SS | CNC, Polish | 25 | Q-1567 (90%) | HIGH | | 6 | Titanium | CNC, Grind | 100 | None (<50%) | LOW | | 7 | Unknown | Unknown | 50 | None (<30%) | LOW | | 8 | Steel | Laser, Weld | 150 | Partial (65%) | MEDIUM | | 9 | 6061 | CNC, Tumble | 1000 | Q-0955 (72%) | MED-HIGH | | 10 | 304 SS | Multiple | 40 | Q-0832 (68%) | MEDIUM | --- ## 🚀 Start Testing! **Pick Test 1 and try it now:** 1. Copy the RFP description 2. Open web interface 3. Paste and fill in fields 4. Click Generate Quote 5. Marvel at the results! 🎉 --- **Want more tests?** Just ask me and I'll create custom RFQs for your specific needs! **Having issues?** Check WEB-INTERFACE-FIX.md and make sure you rebuilt the project!