We are a medical device manufacturer since the 70's. With people coming and going our drawings and BOM structure has evolved into two different groups. Group 1 drawings (traditional) for example would be of a molded component that would specify the material in the notes. Group 2 drawings (new)...
Our company outsources to two passivation companies, both are required to "Passivate per ASTM A967, Nitric 1" and supply certificates. One company has an internal requirement to always verify effectiveness of passivation with each lot and the other will only verify effectiveness of passivation...