Buying precision cast parts from china gives you a competitive advantage when you find the right supplier and manage it well. Here is the ultimate guide for sourcing cast part to China.
Looking to source cast parts products from a Chinese manufacturer? Whether you are new to Chinese sourcing or are UK or US customers trying to find an alternative source of production to overcome the headaches from the Covid pandemic, it is important to know the multiple facets involved in sourcing cast products from China. This includes knowing the basics of the process, tools and technology used in design and manufacturing as well as finding the right manufacturer in China which is possible after negotiating a good price and ensuring the supplier understands your technical specifications.
Although this sounds complex, sourcing cast products from China can be seamless and easy with the support from China Outsourcing who specializes in metal casting and experience with Chinese suppliers.
What are metal cast parts?
In metalworking and jewellery making, casting is a process in which a liquid metal is delivered into a mould (usually by a crucible) that contains a negative impression (i.e., a three-dimensional negative image) of the intended shape. The metal is poured into the mould through a hollow channel called a sprue. The metal and mould are then cooled, and the metal part (the casting) is extracted. Casting is most often used for making complex shapes that would be difficult or uneconomical to make by other methods.
The modern casting process is subdivided into two main categories: expendable and non-expendable casting. It is further broken down by the mould material (such as sand or metal) and pouring method, such as gravity, vacuum, or low pressure.
Where can you find metal casting manufacturers in China?
Casting technology has been widely used in the manufacturing industry, and become the common method to produce metal parts efficiently. With the development of the Chinese economy, the casting market in China has become comprehensive and productive. Nowadays Chinese casting market has values of SUD 135 billion and higher SUD 12 billion than the U.S. casting market. Furthermore most Chinese steel casting companies are competent and collaborative.
Why Choose a Chinese Casting Company?
Advanced technology: The huge market value means there has fierce market competition in China. Steel Casting technology has developed fast in this kind of market environment, and Chinese steel casting manufacturers have become popular business partners and stainless steel casting suppliers.
Lower cost: With the lower labour costs, stainless steel castings manufacturers in China provide a high-quality casting process at an affordable price.
Top 100 Steel Casting Foundries in China 2021?
It is difficult to find a summary of stainless steel casting manufacturers in China even if you simply search “metal casting China” on Google. In other words, it is easy to locate a list including 100 Chinese metal cast parts suppliers using Google. However, it proves difficult to find a cast parts supplier that suits your business.
Made in China and Global Sources are other marketplaces to find stamped metal parts suppliers and manufacturers. For bulk sourcing, DHGate can be useful where two million sellers are listed. The downsides being no guarantees in refunds and lack of escrow protection. You can also visit the trade fairs and conventions like the one organized by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Canton Fair.
Although there are many trade fairs and marketplaces, there is also the chance of getting deceived by scammers on these sites and fairs. Moreover, it is not a cost-efficient solution to personally to fly over to China and start searching for a metal cast parts supplier from scratch. Hence, China Outsourcing is here to solve your conundrum.
How can a sourcing agent help you find the best quality precision cast parts manufacturer in China?
When you want to source precision cast parts from China, there are many factors that you need to be aware of. One of the most crucial aspects is that you need to be well versed with relattion to the basics of metal casting that involves the techniques, steps and technology used. Many precision casting suppliers in China use the latest CAD/CAM engineering technology to make stamped metal products while many are also ISO certified.
While you can check the website of each manufacturer and ask for documents, licenses and ISO certification, inspecting the factory first hand is the only way to prove that the supplier is genuine and whether they have the technical capabilities to make custom cast parts.
Working with China Outsourcing Ltd who specialise in metal casting gives you multiple advantages. While the agent can communicate well with suppliers in the local language, we are typically well versed with metal casting techniques, tools used and the processes involved. We can visit the factory in person, execute an audit and vet the supplier prior to recommending a manufacturer to you. They will also act as a go-between in case of a dispute or an unreasonable delay in delivery. In addition, they can swiftly work out alternate arrangements should this situation arise.
A specialist China sourcing agent who knows metal casting processes and techniques helps ensure that the casted metal products are manufactured to the desired, precise technical specifications. They will also inspect any raw materials — in this case, the quality of metals — used in casted metal manufacturing.
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