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RFQ checklists, factory audit, NDA/IP and quote readiness for China OEM buyers.

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OEM Manufacturer vs Trading Company in China

How to tell a China OEM factory from a trading company when sourcing CNC, molds and injection molding. Audit tips…

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CNC Machining RFQ Checklist

Complete CNC machining RFQ checklist: CAD, tolerances, material, finish, inspection and MOQ notes for faster quotes…

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Injection Mold RFQ Checklist

Injection mold RFQ checklist for export tooling: resin, cavities, steel, hot runner, samples, life and ownership.…

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Who Owns the Mold? Tooling Ownership, NDA and IP in China OEM Projects

Compare three tooling ownership models for China OEM projects: buyer-owned, factory-funded and refund-by-volume,…

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T1 Sample Lead Time for Injection Molds

What drives T1 sample lead time for China injection molds: design, steel, actions, hot runner and tryout. Plan OEM…

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Factory Audit Checklist for Dongguan CNC & Mold Shops

Factory audit checklist for Dongguan CNC and mold manufacturers: machines, QC, IP, capacity and what remote buyers…

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How to Get a Quote in 24 Hours with a Complete RFQ

How to get a China OEM quote in 24 hours: complete RFQ contents for CNC, molds and molding. HC-Mold reply ≤12h,…

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How to Import Molds and Plastic Parts from China: Process, Documents, Incoterms and Shipping

A step-by-step guide to importing molds and molded parts from China: RFQ, samples, MOQ, inspection, Incoterms,…

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