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Chinese Foundry Supplier Verification Checklist
20-point factory audit checklist covering business verification, equipment inventory, quality system review, and capability assessment. Used by our team for every new supplier onboarding.
Casting Cost Breakdown Calculator
Interactive Excel calculator. Input material grade, weight, quantity, and process type. Get estimated tooling cost, unit price, and total order cost with cost breakdown by component.
The Complete 2026 China Casting Sourcing Guide
4,200-word comprehensive guide: supplier selection, process comparison, pricing negotiation, quality control, logistics, and common mistakes. The definitive sourcing manual.
Casting Process Decision Matrix
Visual flowchart + comparison table for choosing between sand casting, investment casting, die casting, centrifugal, and permanent mold. Includes cost benchmarks for 12 part categories.
5-Step QC Protocol Template
Customizable quality control protocol document. Define inspection stages, acceptance criteria, documentation requirements, and dispute resolution procedures for your casting orders.
RFQ Template for Custom Castings
Professional request-for-quotation form pre-formatted for casting procurement. Includes all required fields: drawings, material spec, quantity, quality requirements, certifications, and delivery terms.
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Casting Materials Comparison Chart
Quick reference table comparing 15 common casting materials: mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, temperature range, and typical applications.
MTC (Material Test Certificate) Sample
Real MTC example annotated with explanations of each field. Learn what to check and how to verify heat numbers and chemical composition.
Common Casting Defects Guide
Visual reference guide to 12 most common casting defects: porosity, shrinkage, hot tears, cold shuts — with causes and prevention methods.
Real Sourcing Success Stories
How buyers like you saved 18-32% on casting procurement while improving quality consistency.
Pump Housing Supply Chain Optimization
A German valve OEM was sourcing pump housings from a single domestic foundry at high cost. We identified 4 alternative Chinese foundries, benchmarked pricing, and structured a dual-supplier arrangement.
Large Steel Castings: From Domestic to China
A US mining equipment manufacturer needed large steel castings (500kg-3,000kg). Domestic pricing was uncompetitive. We found a Liaoning foundry with the right capacity and CE certification.