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China-side sourcing for U.S. industrial teams

Custom stainless parts, checked before they ship.

I help U.S. sourcing agencies, procurement consultants, engineers, and OEMs compare Chinese fabrication quotes, coordinate first articles, and inspect custom stainless parts before shipment.

Request a one-part review See how the process works
  • RFQ review
  • First article
  • Pre-shipment check
RFQ CONTROL BOARD
Material 304 / 316L
Process Cut · Bend · Weld
Finish Brush · Polish · Passivate
Release After documented checks

The goal is not more supplier names. It is a quote and quality record you can actually compare.

Buyer-side execution. Direct China-side accountability.

What I handle

From unclear quotation to documented release.

01

RFQ review & supplier matching

I check the drawing, material, tolerances, finish, quantity, and packaging before sending the same scope to matched fabricators.

  • 3 supplier candidates
  • One normalized quote format
  • Open technical questions
02

First article inspection

The first part is checked against the approved drawing and acceptance criteria, with measurable evidence rather than a verbal “looks good.”

  • Critical dimensions
  • Appearance and workmanship
  • Defect and exception log
03

Pre-shipment inspection

Before the order ships, I check the agreed sample, quantity, finish, packing, marking, and visible defects.

  • Photos and measurements
  • Issue severity
  • Release recommendation

The working method

One scope. Comparable inputs. Visible decisions.

  1. 01

    Define

    Confirm the drawing revision, material, quantities, finish, packaging, destination, and what is explicitly not included.

  2. 02

    Compare

    Match the process to suitable suppliers and normalize their assumptions so the commercial differences are visible.

  3. 03

    Validate

    Coordinate the first article and record dimensions, finish, workmanship, exceptions, and open questions.

  4. 04

    Check before release

    Inspect the order against the agreed scope before shipment and issue a clear release recommendation.

Best-fit projects

Useful when the detail matters.

Parts

Custom brackets, mounts, enclosures, guards, frames, and small welded assemblies.

Processes

Laser cutting, bending, welding, machining, deburring, brushing, polishing, and passivation.

Buyers

U.S. sourcing teams and OEMs that need China-side execution without building a local quality team.

Orders

Low-to-medium volume production where repeatability, documented checks, and clear communication matter.

For sourcing partners

Keep the customer relationship. I handle the China side.

The service can operate behind your process or under agreed branding. You keep the U.S. customer, contract, and invoicing. I handle supplier matching, technical follow-up, first article, and pre-shipment inspection.

Discuss a partner pilot

Clear scope

What this service is not.

Not an importer of record or customs broker.

Not a certification body or product-design authority.

Not a zero-defect guarantee for an entire production lot.

Not a final HTS legal classification service.

Pressure, structural-safety, medical, fire, and other regulated applications require separate qualification.

Start with one part

Send a drawing and the commercial context.

I will review whether the RFQ is complete and explain the proposed scope for a one-part pilot.

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