A Mechanical Component Sample Production Specification is developed, agreed on with and communicated to all affected parties. Mechanical Component Samples are produced according to the Mechanical Component Sample Production Specification and Mechanical Component Design. Consistency and bidirectional traceability are established between the Mechanical Component Sample Production Specification and Mechanical Component Design; and bidirectional traceability is established as chain between the Mechanical Component Sample, Production Data and Mechanical Component Sample Production Specification. The Production Data are summarized to the Production Report, which is communicated to all affected parties.