Noble Industries - Additional FAQ

Engineering & Pre-Production

• Can Noble review my drawings for manufacturability before quoting?
  Yes. The company offers design and engineering support to help review project files and assess manufacturability before production.
• What file types can I submit for quoting or production?
  The quote form on the Noble Industries website accepts common formats like PDF, DXF, DWG, and STEP files.

Capabilities & Processes

• What thicknesses of sheet metal can Noble cut, bend, or weld?
  Noble Industries works with a wide range of material thicknesses. Their laser cutting equipment supports thin to heavy-gauge metals, and their forming and welding capabilities are tailored to accommodate various gauges.
• Can you produce both flat sheet and tubular components in one assembly?
  Yes. Noble Industries has capabilities in both sheet metal and tube fabrication and integrates them through assembly services when projects require it.‍
• Does Noble Industries offer MIG, TIG, and robotic welding?
  Yes. Noble Industries offers MIG, TIG, and robotic welding depending on material type and job requirements.

Hardware & Assembly

• Do you offer in-line hardware insertion during production?
  Yes. Noble Industries performs hardware insertion (e.g., PEM fasteners) in-line with cutting and forming processes to streamline production and maintain quality control.
• Can you handle mechanical sub-assemblies or pre-assembled kits?
  Yes. Noble Industries provides assembly and packaging services as part of its fabrication offering.

Packaging & Shipping

• Can parts be kitted and labeled by assembly or job number?
  Yes. Noble Industries delivers parts across the United States and Canada, with experience coordinating freight and ensuring parts are protected in transit.
• Do you accept customer-specific packaging requirements?
  Yes. Noble can accommodate customer-specified packaging, including labeling, kitting, part protection, and documentation requirements.
• What are your shipping capabilities — do you deliver nationwide?
  Yes. Noble coordinates freight and delivers to customers across the U.S. and Canada.

Lead Times & Order Management

• What’s your typical lead time for a production order?
• Do you offer blanket orders or recurring shipments?
  Yes. Noble supports blanket orders and recurring shipments to help customers manage inventory and forecasted production needs efficiently.

Certifications & Quality

• Do you offer first article inspections or PPAP documentation? Yes‍
• Are you ISO certified or do you follow a formal quality system? Yes we are ISO 9001:2015 certified
  

Customer Support

• Will I have a dedicated point of contact for my project?
  Yes. When you request a quote through Noble Industries’ website, your inquiry is routed directly to a representative who follows up to clarify details, provide pricing, and coordinate project steps as needed.‍
• How do you keep customers informed during production? Once a PO is received, it is confirmed as received or communication from engineering reaches with any discrepancies they see on the PO.  Discrepancies can be the customer’s PO part number has a different revision than what Noble Industries made on their last PO. It could be confirming a change in shipping, price change based on quantity order or any other items that appear to have changed from quoting or last PO.