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An AI sales agent's foam core order, checked before it goes out

An AI sales agent prepares an order for AIREX C70 or AIREX T92 structural foam core: a grade, a thickness, a processing method, the temperatures and strength the design needs, and the number of standard sheets for an area. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the data sheet limits and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.

Scope: AIREX C70 and AIREX T92 foam core orders: grade, thickness range, processing method, T92 temperature limits, minimum strength and standard sheets for an area. See everything this validator covers

This validator models orders for the AIREX C70 foam core (grades C70.55, C70.75, C70.90 and C70.130) and the AIREX T92 foam core (grades T92.60, T92.80, T92.100, T92.130, T92.200 and T92.320), not just the scenarios shown below.

  • Grades and thickness — each grade has its own thickness range on the data sheet (for example C70.55 from 5 to 70 mm, C70.130 from 5 to 50 mm, T92.100 from 5 to 100 mm, T92.320 from 5 to 50 mm).
  • Processing and temperature — compression molding (GMT, SMC) is listed for AIREX T92 but not for AIREX C70; for AIREX T92 the data sheet gives a process temperature up to 150 C and long-term thermal stability up to 100 C. The AIREX C70 data sheet gives no temperature limit, so none is checked for it.
  • Strength and sheets — the design's shear and compressive strength needs are compared with the minimum values the data sheet gives for the grade; the number of standard sheets for an area is computed from the standard sheet size of the grade and compared with the quantity ordered and with the count the quote states.
  • People to confirm — T92.320 (the data sheet marks its values as preliminary), sheets in other dimensions (offered upon request), applications the T92 data sheet does not list (aerospace, recreation), compression molding on AIREX C70 (not in its processing list) and a T92 service temperature above 100 C go to approval.

Any AIREX C70 or T92 foam core order that touches these rules is in scope — not only the scenarios pictured here. Not covered: prices (the data sheets carry none, so this validator produces no price build-up or line-item quote), other AIREX foams, DIAB and other core materials, finishing options, half-size sheets and regional supply, delivery times, and the data sheet values other than those listed above.

The AI sales agentBuilds the foam core order from the conversation and says it is ready.
Predictika validatorChecks every rule at once and returns the verdict, each finding, and the computed figures.

7 scenarios in 3 groups · each group runs from the agent’s first attempt to the outcome · click one to switch

What the agent proposes

The AI sales agent says

Illustrative agent statement. The validator receives the structured request below.

Proposing agent: AI sales agent (scripted)

Before sending, the agent must call Recorded run

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Where rules-based CPQ gets it wrong
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Our assessment of what a typical rules-based CPQ (product rules, price rules and validation rules, as in Salesforce CPQ) does with the same cases. It is a judgment about effort and reliability, not a claim that nothing can be built.

    
What the validator caughtTypical rules-based CPQPredictika
A thickness outside the range of the chosen gradeOnly with care
A range per grade is a lookup table of ten grades with a minimum and a maximum each; it works, but every new grade or revised data sheet is another row to keep right.		Every grade's range is part of one model, checked on every call together with the rest.
A processing method that only one family lists, and temperature limits that only T92 statesOnly with workarounds
Both depend on the grade family chosen on one line and a method or temperature chosen on another, so they need cross-line rules, and a family with no stated limit has to be handled on purpose.		Grade, method and temperatures arrive in one request, so the conflict is found whichever order the choices arrive in.
A design strength need above what the grade guaranteesOnly with care
The minimum strength depends on the grade; someone has to write the comparison for each property and keep the values current.		The need is compared with the grade's minimum shear and compressive strength on every call.
Sheets that must cover an area, and a stated count that must matchOnly with care
The count is a rounded-up division by a sheet size that differs by grade; a stated figure is a free-entry field that a rule can compare, but someone has to build and maintain it.		Sheets needed are computed from the grade's standard sheet and compared with the quantity and with the figure the quote states.
Every problem returned in one answerOnly with workarounds
Rules tend to fire as the order is saved or a step is completed, so a rep often fixes one error and meets the next.		All findings come back together, whatever order the choices arrived in.

  

  

    
What this validator catches: findings from its test cases
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Every rule is checked on every call, in any order the choices arrive; one problem never hides another. Blocking findings stop the quote; approval findings need a person to sign off; everything else is computed.

    
1The data sheet marks the AIREX T92.320 values as preliminary data; a person should confirm them with the supplier.
2A thickness of 71 mm is outside the 5 to 70 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
3A thickness of 4 mm is outside the 5 to 70 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
4A thickness of 51 mm is outside the 5 to 50 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
5A thickness of 101 mm is outside the 5 to 100 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
6A thickness of 69 mm is outside the 3 to 68 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
7Compression molding (GMT, SMC) is not among the processing methods the data sheet lists for AIREX C70 (it is listed for AIREX T92); a person should confirm it with the supplier.
8The process temperature of 151 C is above the 150 C the data sheet lists as the high process temperature for AIREX T92.
9The service temperature of 101 C is above the 100 C long-term thermal stability the data sheet lists for AIREX T92; a person should confirm it with the supplier.
10The design needs a shear strength of 701 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 700 kPa.
11The design needs a compressive strength of 3,201 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 3,200 kPa.
129 standard sheets are needed to cover the area, but the quote orders 8.
13The quote states that 8 standard sheets are needed, but the area needs 9.
14The data sheet offers other dimensions and finishing options upon request; a person should confirm size and availability with the supplier.
15The data sheet does not list this application for AIREX T92 (it lists wind energy, marine, industrial and transportation); a person should confirm suitability.
163 standard sheets are needed to cover the area, but the quote orders 2.
17A thickness of 80 mm is outside the 5 to 70 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
18The design needs a shear strength of 900 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 700 kPa.
19The design needs a compressive strength of 900 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 750 kPa.
208 standard sheets are needed to cover the area, but the quote orders 1.
21The quote states that 2 standard sheets are needed, but the area needs 8.

  

  

    
Scenarios and results
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The recorded result of the validator for each scenario on this page: the request the AI agent sent, the verdict, and every finding, in the order they appear above.

    
1. Marine hull panel: A marine panel in C70.55 that is too thick, compression molded and short of sheets

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX C70.55 foam core, 75 mm thick, for 2,000 square decimeters (20 square meters) of marine panels, processed by compression molding at up to 60 C and in service at up to 60 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 700 kPa. The order is for 5 standard sheets, and the quote states that 5 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Thickness outside the grade range. A thickness of 75 mm is outside the 5 to 70 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
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  • Shear strength below the design need. The design needs a shear strength of 900 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 700 kPa.
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  • Not enough sheets for the area. 8 standard sheets are needed to cover the area, but the quote orders 5.
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  • Stated sheet count does not match. The quote states that 5 standard sheets are needed, but the area needs 8.
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  • Compression molding not listed for AIREX C70. Compression molding (GMT, SMC) is not among the processing methods the data sheet lists for AIREX C70 (it is listed for AIREX T92); a person should confirm it with the supplier.
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2. Marine hull panel: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX C70.75 foam core, 30 mm thick, for 2,000 square decimeters (20 square meters) of marine panels, processed by vacuum infusion at up to 60 C and in service at up to 60 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 700 kPa. The order is for 9 standard sheets, and the quote states that 9 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. The area needs 9 standard sheets; approximate core weight 48 kg at nominal density.
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3. Wind nacelle shell: A wind nacelle shell in T92.130 with a 110 mm core and hot processing

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX T92.130 foam core, 110 mm thick, for 6,000 square decimeters (60 square meters) of wind energy panels, processed by resin injection (RTM) at up to 165 C and in service at up to 120 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 1,500 kPa. The order is for 21 standard sheets, and the quote states that 21 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Blocked.

    
    
      
  • Thickness outside the grade range. A thickness of 110 mm is outside the 5 to 100 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade.
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  • Process temperature above the T92 limit. The process temperature of 165 C is above the 150 C the data sheet lists as the high process temperature for AIREX T92.
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  • Service temperature above the T92 thermal stability. The service temperature of 120 C is above the 100 C long-term thermal stability the data sheet lists for AIREX T92; a person should confirm it with the supplier.
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4. Wind nacelle shell: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX T92.130 foam core, 80 mm thick, for 6,000 square decimeters (60 square meters) of wind energy panels, processed by resin injection (RTM) at up to 150 C and in service at up to 120 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 1,500 kPa. The order is for 21 standard sheets, and the quote states that 21 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Needs approval.

    
    
      
  • Service temperature above the T92 thermal stability. The service temperature of 120 C is above the 100 C long-term thermal stability the data sheet lists for AIREX T92; a person should confirm it with the supplier.
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  • Order summary. The area needs 21 standard sheets; approximate core weight 648 kg at nominal density.
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5. Wind nacelle shell: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX T92.130 foam core, 80 mm thick, for 6,000 square decimeters (60 square meters) of wind energy panels, processed by resin injection (RTM) at up to 150 C and in service at up to 95 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 1,500 kPa. The order is for 21 standard sheets, and the quote states that 21 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. The area needs 21 standard sheets; approximate core weight 648 kg at nominal density.
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6. Aerospace panel: An aerospace panel in the preliminary T92.320 on custom-size sheets

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX T92.320 foam core, 30 mm thick, for 800 square decimeters (8 square meters) of aerospace panels, processed by prepreg processing at up to 120 C and in service at up to 80 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 1,500 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 3,000 kPa. The order is for 3 custom-size sheets, and the quote states that 3 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Needs approval.

    
    
      
  • Preliminary data for T92.320. The data sheet marks the AIREX T92.320 values as preliminary data; a person should confirm them with the supplier.
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  • Non-standard sheet size. The data sheet offers other dimensions and finishing options upon request; a person should confirm size and availability with the supplier.
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  • Application not listed for T92. The data sheet does not list this application for AIREX T92 (it lists wind energy, marine, industrial and transportation); a person should confirm suitability.
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  • Order summary. The area needs 3 standard sheets; approximate core weight 76 kg at nominal density.
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7. Aerospace panel: The agent resubmits after fixing the errors

    
The agent's request. Please quote AIREX C70.130 foam core, 25 mm thick, for 800 square decimeters (8 square meters) of aerospace panels, processed by prepreg processing at up to 120 C and in service at up to 80 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 1,500 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 2,000 kPa. The order is for 5 standard sheets, and the quote states that 5 standard sheets are needed. It is ready to send.

    
Verdict: Allowed.

    
    
      
  • Order summary. The area needs 5 standard sheets; approximate core weight 26 kg at nominal density.
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Narration transcript
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The text of the narrated walkthrough, step by step.

    
    
      
  1. Welcome to a demo of Predictika's Validator. An AI sales agent prepares an order for AIREX C70 or AIREX T92 structural foam core: a grade, a thickness, a processing method, and more. Before it goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of the data sheet limits and returns a verdict, every reason and the figures it computed.
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  2. I will start with the first request by the agent.
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  3. The agent says. Please quote AIREX C70.55 foam core, 75 mm thick, for 2,000 square decimeters (20 square meters) of marine panels, processed by compression molding at up to 60 C and in service at up to 60 C. The design needs a shear strength of at least 900 kPa and a compressive strength of at least 700 kPa. The rest of the request is on screen.
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  4. Before it goes out, the agent calls the validator.
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  5. Blocked, with four findings and one approval, all in one answer. A thickness of 75 mm is outside the 5 to 70 mm range the data sheet lists for this grade. The design needs a shear strength of 900 kPa; the minimum value for this grade is 700 kPa. 8 standard sheets are needed to cover the area, but the quote orders 5. The other one is on screen.
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  6. The validator returned four blocking findings and one approval in one answer. A check that reads one field at a time would pass most of this; it shows only when the choices in the quote are checked against each other.
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  7. What this shows: for sheets that must cover an area, and a stated count that must match, a rules-based CPQ is error-prone for this.
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  8. Now the agent resubmits.
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  9. The corrected request. It changes the grade to AIREX C70.75, the thickness to 30 mm, the processing method to vacuum infusion, the sheets ordered to 9 and the stated standard sheets needed to 9.
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  10. It calls the validator again.
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  11. This time the validator clears it.
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  12. All five earlier findings are cleared, and the validator's figure matches the quote.
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  13. Five problems caught in one call, fixed in one pass, and a clean quote. That is the value of Predictika's validator: catching mistakes before they reach the customer. Now you can try the other scenarios yourself.
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