Congrats! It is time to schedule your Qualifying Call
You're now one step closer to becoming an approved partner. The next stage is scheduling the Qualifying Call, which will be conducted via Zoom and should last approximately 45 minutes. Video capability is essential for this meeting. We recommend using a mobile device, laptop, or tablet for ease of movement around the shop.
The call will be conducted in English. However, if language/translation assistance is required, please reach out to partneronboarding@xometry.com before scheduling the call.
In this call, a Xometry technical specialist will discuss the following topics with you.
Your shops:
- Quality Policy - You can learn more here
- Programming Software - what software do you use for programming the machines?
- Inspection Equipment - what type of inspection equipment do you have?
- Machinery - what type of machine(s) do you have?
- Disaster Recovery Plan—If an unexpected incident were to happen and you weren’t able to finish your parts, do you have a backup plan to finish parts on an open order?
- Packing Procedures - Do you follow a packing procedure?
- Nonconforming Parts Procedure - do you have a non-conforming part procedure for handling OOT parts
- Final inspection process - do you have a final inspection process you follow?
If you completed a test part, please be prepared to show how you programmed the test on your computer. This step is not required for EZ Pass partners.
Reasons for ineligibility to the partner network
- Maker Space or Shared Space
- Manual machinery
- Machine Shop is located outside of the US
- Attempting to re-enter the network after being previously expelled without obtaining prior approval from Xometry.
Required Inspection Tools
Minimum list of inspection tools required to join the partner network.
- Mics
- Calipers
- Pin Gages
- Thread Gages
- Height Gage
- Surface Plate
Scheduling the Qualifying Call
If you are a qualified manufacturer for the Partner Network you will receive an email from Xometry notifying you. In this email, you will be given the option to schedule your qualifying call. You can choose the best time for you from the available options.
Joining the Call
Once you have chosen a suitable time for your onboarding call, you will receive an email containing the Zoom call link. To join the meeting, click the link at or before the scheduled time. This will automatically launch the Zoom program.
Installing Zoom
Visit Zoom’s download center to install the program on your computer. There are also options for downloading onto your iPhone or Android device.
Hit the big ‘download’ button underneath where it says “Zoom Client for Meetings” and follow the instructions given by Zoom to install.