How can a sourcing agent help you find the best metal stamping manufacturer in China?

2024-08-02 13:07:48

When you want to source stamped metal parts from China, there are many factors that you need to be aware of. One of the most crucial aspects you need to be well versed with relates to the basics of metal stamping and involves the techniques, steps and technology used. Many metal stamping manufacturers 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, actual proof from the supplier acquired by inspecting the factory on ground is the only way to know if the supplier is genuine and if they have the technical capabilities to make custom metal stamping.

Working with a China sourcing agent who specializes in custom metal stamping manufacturing gives you multiple advantages. While the agent can communicate well with suppliers in the local language, they are typically well versed with metal stamping techniques, tools used and the processes involved. They can visit the factory in person, do an audit while vetting the supplier before they recommend a manufacturer to you. They will also act as a go-between in case of a dispute or an unreasonable delay in delivery and can quickly work out alternate arrangements.

A specialist China sourcing agent who knows metal stamping processes and techniques helps ensure that the stamped 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 stamped metal manufacturing.

Consulting a China sourcing agent can also help you build a strong, long term relationship with the right Chinese suppliers which ensures your business continues to prosper as an Amazon seller. They can also negotiate the best deals for you keeping in mind the order size, technical details and the intended use of the product.

7. At the moment, there are about 40 thousand stamping companies (or workshops) and 2 million employees in Chinese metal stamping industry in 2008, which produced 28 million tons metal stamped parts, whose turnover reached 400 billion RMB, whose consumption of raw sheet (strip) steel up to 3mm in thickness was about 40 million tons and whose cost to purchase the stamping die and equipment was 40 billion RMB and 20 billion RMB accordingly.

The stamping process is used widely in many fields of manufacturing industry, while the figure, size, material and process of the stamped parts are very different among the different manufacturing sectors. In general, the stamping technology and equipment in China are still much more backward than that in developed countries. The stampings is produced almost with manually loading/unloading, handling. The quality of stampings is not stable. The production efficiency is low. It is very difficult to meet the demand on mass production and delivery in time.

The development of Chinese metal stamping industry in the future should conform the low-carbon, environmental protection and energy saving philosophy in design, production and consumption. The stamping production must be in high precision and cost-efficient. The stamping enterprises must be professional, large-scaled and globalized.