ENGINEERING-LED SERVICE FLOW

Our Project Workflow

We're not just a purchasing agent. Backed by 20+ years of die casting, tooling, and quality management expertise, our founder and on-site engineering team act as your dedicated in-country engineering department — managing everything from early development through to sustained mass production.

STEP 01 INITIAL CONSULTATION

Requirements Intake: Drawings & Technical Specifications

We conduct a detailed technical intake covering 2D/3D drawings, tolerance requirements, expected annual volume, target pricing, and end-use conditions (air-tightness, strength, surface finish, etc.) — with engineers who understand the specialist terminology precisely.

Key Deliverables: Requirements definition sheet, signed NDA
STEP 02 DFM & TECHNICAL REVIEW

DFM Analysis & Cost-Down Proposal

We thoroughly analyze the drawing from a casting and tooling structure standpoint. Draft angle, wall-thickness variation, porosity risk, and machining limits are checked upfront, and we propose structural improvements to stabilize quality and reduce machining cost.

Verification Item A Draft angle, wall-thickness balance, and undercut assessment
Verification Item B CAE flow analysis to predict gas entrapment and porosity in advance
Key Deliverables: DFM improvement report, optimal process and material selection recommendation
STEP 03 SUPPLIER AUDIT & QUOTATION

Vetted Supplier Matching & Transparent Quotation

From our network of audited foundries, we assign the factory best suited to your part size (machine tonnage), material (aluminum, zinc, or magnesium), and secondary machining capability, and prepare a fully itemized quotation.

Key Deliverables: Itemized quote (tooling cost, unit price, machining, inspection & packaging), factory equipment profile
STEP 04 TOOLING DESIGN & FABRICATION

Tooling Design Oversight & Fabrication Management

We directly oversee the tool maker's structural design — parting lines, cooling channel layout, and ejector pin placement — and verify the use of high-quality, low-distortion tool steel rated for long service life (Hitachi Metals, Daido Steel, or equivalent premium-grade alternatives).

Key Deliverables: Approved tooling specification drawing, tooling fabrication milestone schedule
STEP 05 T1/T2 TRIAL & DIMENSIONAL AUDIT

T1/T2 Trial Witnessing & Full Dimensional Inspection (CMM)

Our on-site engineer witnesses the first-article (T1) trial and optimizes casting parameters (holding pressure, injection speed, cooling time). Trial parts undergo full dimensional inspection on a CMM and leak testing.

Key Deliverables: First Article Inspection Report (FAIR), CT scan / porosity assessment images, T1 issue-and-corrective-action log
STEP 06 SURFACE TREATMENT & ASSEMBLY

Secondary Machining, Surface Treatment & Functional Verification

We manage CNC precision machining, chemical conversion coating (anodizing/chromate), powder or electrostatic coating, and impregnation as an integrated process, and run reliability testing such as salt spray and coating adhesion tests.

Key Deliverables: Surface treatment thickness & adhesion test report, secondary machining fixture checklist
STEP 07 PPAP & MASS PRODUCTION APPROVAL

Production Part Approval (PPAP) & Quality Control Plan

We prepare a quality standard document and control plan aligned with Tier 1 automotive standards, exchange approved limit samples, and clear the review gate for transition to mass production.

Key Deliverables: Control plan, work instructions, approved limit samples, PPAP sign-off
STEP 08 PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION & LOGISTICS

Pre-Shipment Inspection, Packaging & Ongoing Quality Maintenance

Sample or full-lot inspection is performed at the factory for every production lot. We enforce anti-rust, damage-preventing packaging (vacuum-sealed / cushioned as required) for shipping, and maintain quality post-delivery through ongoing Cpk data tracking.

Key Deliverables: Lot-by-lot shipping inspection report, packaging photo report, traceable tracking tags

Have Concerns About Your Current Sourcing Process or Drawing Quality?

From drawing review and DFM analysis for new projects, to quality improvement guidance for your existing suppliers — our engineers, backed by 20+ years of shop-floor experience, will design the right workflow for your team.

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