Bag and Tag: what is it?

In a Xometry bag and tag order, if parts are high-quantity, they may be grouped as long as they are not allowed to contact one another in shipment. In the case of grouped parts, an additional line will be added to the tag calling out the quantity explicitly. If the quantity exceeds 10, the parts may be bundled and tagged.

The main advantage of the bagging and tagging method is that it is very simple and it doesn’t cause any damage to the item itself. However, once the packaging material is removed, the part’s marking is lost, which is a considerable downside if identification is later needed.

Best Practices and Additional Information

• If parts are high-quantity, parts may be grouped as long as they are not allowed to contact one another in shipment, and as long as an additional line is added to the tag calling out the QTY explicitly. 
• Xometry Partners may bundle and tag parts when the quantity exceeds 10.
• Round numbers that are base 10 are preferred (e.g. QTY 10, 20, 30, etc.)
• A tag must have an additional line added for "QTY: X" so that recipient knows the count in the bag without manual checking. 
• Parts that are grouped must still be individually wrapped to prevent contact in transit within the bag. 

Some examples from our Partners: