China Sourcing for Plastic & Metal Audited Factories + Cost Leverage
Tap China’s widest manufacturing base without the guesswork. Get a side-by-side landed-cost comparison and a clear build plan quotes within 48 hours.
Trust & Compliance Highlights
Audited Suppliers
On-site scorecards & photo evidence
Inline QC
FAI/PPAP sign-off SPC on critical dims.
NDA & Tooling Ownership
Your IP and molds stay yours.
48-Hour Quotes
CN vs MX/VN costs & lead times in 48h.
Why China, and where teams stumble
China delivers unmatched capacity, part variety, finishes, and pricing power—but many projects still slip.
Problem
- Opaque pricing can hide resin/metal swings and logistics surcharges
- Quality drift appears without SPC/PPAP and real-time oversight
- Tooling terms are unclear, risking mold custody and transferability
- Lead-time variance grows when DFM gates aren’t enforced
Solution
- Curated, audited suppliers: Pre-vetted by process on-site audits and trials.
- Transparent EXW DDP costs Itemized resin-to-duties volume-tiered pricing.
- DFM gates + in-country QC DFM sign-off; FAI/PPAP, SPC, AQL shared reports.
- Tooling & resilience Client tooling ownership logged custody CN MX/VN dual-source.
China’s Core Strengths in Plastics & Metals
Leverage a mature supply base built for scale, complexity, and cost control. China pairs deep tooling capacity with end-to-end finishing and assembly to move from pilot to mass production fast.
- High-cavity molding: Multi-/family tools for volume runs.
- Advanced options: MT/YS textures, color control, insert/overmold.
- Metal breadth: CNC (3–5-axis), die casting, sheet metal, weldments.
- Finishes: Anodize, powder coat, bead-blast, hard coat, e-coat.
- Assembly & scale: Sub-assemblies, fixtures, rapid pilot→mass ramp.
How an engagement in China runs
Turning CAD files into real, production-ready parts doesn’t have to be complicated. Our process is designed to give you speed, transparency, and confidence at every stage.
Step 1: Upload CAD/BOM + criticals
Tolerances, finishes, cosmetic standards, target volumes. We sign NDA and ingest securely.
Step 2: 48-Hour Landed-Cost Model
CN vs MX/VN cost roll-ups (EXW→DDP), lead-time windows, and risk notes tailored to your part.
Step 3: Audited Factory Shortlist
3–5 candidates with audit scores, process capability notes, sample plan, and QC gates.
Step 4: Tooling, samples, ramp
DFM sign-off → T0/T1 shots → FAI/PPAP → 90-day ramp plan with replenishment cadence.
Dual-Sourcing for Supply Resilience
Combine China’s scale and cost efficiency with Mexico’s nearshore speed to stabilize lead times, reduce risk, and optimize total landed cost.
- Single-spec package: Unified drawings, QC plan, and golden samples applied across both sites.
- Harmonized PPAP: Consistent control plans and capability targets to lock critical features.
- Strategic allocation: High-volume in CN; replenishment or late customization in MX.
- Tariff/Shift ready: Validated cross-border lane if policy or cost structures change.
Recent Project Outcomes
Quick case snapshots with measurable gains in cost, quality, and lead time plus the levers behind them.
Consumer electronics | PC+ABS clamp assembly
Outcome:
19% unit cost reduction, paint adhesion defects cut to <1.2%
How:
Gate relocation + tool steel swap; paint line audit and bake profile change
Industrial | 6061 CNC bracket
Outcome:
Cpk 1.45 on depth and flatness; cosmetic grade A surface
How:
Fixture redesign, probe routine update, and bead-blast parameter lock
DTC kitchen | PP injection mold
Outcome:
8-week tool delivery; assembly takt held at target from week 2
How:
Hot runner tune, cooling channel revision, and upstream insert SPC
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you protect our IP and molds?
Mutual NDA governs file access; molds are serialized and owned by you under our MSA. Storage, maintenance, and transfer clauses are explicit.
What quality documentation do we receive?
DFM notes, FAI reports, PPAP/ISIR where applicable, plus metrology photos and SPC charts on critical dims.
Typical China timelines?
Quotes 48h, DFM 1–2w, tooling 4–6w (part-dependent), T1 1–2w after tool, PPAP/ISIR as required, then ramp.
Can we visit or do third-party audits?
Yes our team hosts or coordinates. We also provide remote audit packs with photo/video evidence.
What incoterms and logistics can you support?
EXW/FOB/CIF/DDP. We model landed cost with duties, tariffs, broker fees, and inland freight so there are no surprises.