Sourcing metal parts & machinery from China
Practical buyer guides for getting parts and machinery made in China without surprises — how to vet a supplier, read a quote, control quality and get the goods shipped.
Sourcing CNC & Fabrication from China
Vet suppliers, read a quote, set MOQ, control quality and choose Incoterms.
Read the guide → GuidePackaging Machinery Sourcing
Machine types, selection, factory vetting, CE/voltage, HS codes and shipping.
Read the guide → GuideExport Packing for Metal Parts
Rust prevention, crating, ISPM-15 wood, palletizing and container loading.
Read the guide →Buy direct, with the documentation to back it
Most sourcing problems come from unclear specs, an unvetted supplier, or no quality plan — not from China itself. These guides cover each of those, and apply directly to the CNC machining and fabrication work we do. The short version: define the part on a drawing with only the critical tolerances called out, confirm you are talking to the actual factory rather than a trading layer, agree an inspection plan in writing before production, and settle Incoterms and packing up front. Get those four right and sourcing from China is predictable; skip any one and that is usually where the surprise comes from.
Need a quote on a sourcing enquiry?
Send your drawing or sample specs — we reply with price, lead time, and DFM notes the same day.