Digital checklists that enforce perfect QC workflows for custom production runs.
Small-scale manufacturers struggle with inconsistent quality control for custom parts when scaling from prototypes to production runs.
PartGuard provides customizable digital checklists for every stage of part production, from prototype to final inspection. Engineers complete checks on mobile, with mandatory sign-offs and photo proofs to prevent skips. Analytics highlight recurring issues, standardizing quality across low-volume scaling.
Owners and engineers in small-scale manufacturing shops producing custom parts with low-volume runs
Enforceable workflows with photo-verified signoffs, blocking production until QC passes.
supportive
Drag-drop to create multi-step QC checklists per part.
Complete checks with photo proof on phone.
Link checklists to production runs for full traceability.
Overview of pass rates, bottlenecks per checklist.
Assign roles and track completions.
Share checklists across shops.
Push notifications for overdue checks.
CSV/PDF for ISO compliance.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| part_type | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| checklist_id | uuid | No |
| step_name | text | No |
| requires_photo | bool | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| checklist_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| completed_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/checklistsCreate checklist
/api/checklists/:id/itemsAdd item to checklist
/api/runsStart new production run
/api/runs/:id/complete-stepMark step done with photo
/api/dashboard/complianceGet stats
No teams, basic dashboard
3 users
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 80 | 4% | $100 | $1,200 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 7% | $1,100 | $13,200 |
Enforceable digital checklists with photo proofs for consistent custom part quality.
DM 20 small CNC shops on LinkedIn with checklist template offer; join manufacturing Facebook groups and share free trial link; attend local maker fairs for demos.
General checklists
Not manufacturing-specific
Tailored for parts QC with runs integration
Network of shared checklist templates creates viral shop-to-shop adoption.
Labor shortages push digital workflows; mobile-first tools now standard in shops.
Resistance to digital from old-school shops
Free templates and easy onboarding
Photo verification abuse
AI quick-check on photos
Success: 80% say they'd use digital
Success: 70% complete 5+ runs
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