In this stage, stones are cut and processed in detail, then prepared for simulation through a process called dry lay. Each stone undergoes quality control based on its visual and physical status, and photographs are taken and sent to the project owner for review. After receiving customer approval, stones are rechecked for quality, numbered according to project references, and grouped based on selection. Relevant notes are made on the layout, and the stones are then prepared for dispatch.
Initially, preliminary quality controls are performed on the stones laid out on the ground. Stones damaged during production or unsuitable for selection are discarded, and new ones are cut. Following this, stones are grouped based on spatial selection criteria.
Layout photographs are taken and provided to the project owner for approval. Each photograph is reviewed individually, alteration requests are addressed, and the approval process is completed based on the feedback received.
Once the stones receive general approval and are positioned as specified in the project, they are numbered or grouped according to the selection phase. These numbers or groupings are also recorded on the layout. The stones are then shipped along with the numbered plan and layout photograph.
Each stone that has undergone production, preliminary quality control, and customer approval is subject to a final quality check. This includes physical and visual inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications. Once the quality control approval is obtained, the stones are packed for shipment.
During the dry lay process, grouped or numbered stones are individually packed. Each package includes detailed content information, marked and numbered project references, and photographs taken during the layout phase. This organized approach, which can be challenging to manage on-site, facilitates better assembly management, reduces time loss during installation, and minimizes the risk of errors.