Sourcing for Metal Fabrication

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2. How To Go About Sourcing for Metal Fabrication When manufacturing your products, whether automobiles or electronics or otherwise, metals such as steel and aluminum make for primary ingredients. So much is their importance that they are inevitable and almost invariably needed. Quite a few manufacturers globally understand this, and recent times have seen a growing need of a contract manufacturer, Malaysia and other countries have firms and corporations rendering metal fabrication. Metal fabrication, by definition, is where metal is cut and shaped; this then goes into further assembly or in forming a product. It is an extensive service and involves plated metal, expanded metal, hardware, fittings, sectional metal, welding wire, among others. More so, metal fabrication also concerns the advents of NC Press Brake, Insertion Press, TIG and MIG welding, Cold Metal Transfer welding, Ultrasonic welding, and Induction Bonding. Curating a List of Manufacturers Given the vast expanse of metal fabrication, there is no one-size-fits-all service. Therefore, as a product manufacturer or an assembler, the first step is crucial to find the correct fit. To get your ideal match, one needs to probe critical questions. These are below: - Does your line of work involve product development of any type? - On average, what is the capacity of your production runs and schedules? - What is the required turnaround time for the final product? - Do you require any specialized parts? - Communication is key, and do you need factory personnel to converse in the English language? Ask yourself the above questions to narrow down your search. Also, this will allow you to gain clarity about what you need. Parameters and Considerations Once the preliminary questions are answered, one must begin their search. There are various ways of performing the search; B2B directories, trade catalogs, and online (google) search are the most common and prevalent tools. Additionally, one can, and - if possible - should go the extra mile to tap the networks for referrals and attend trade shows. Once the manufacturers have been identified, it is crucial to go through the company website. When doing so, one must keep a keen eye for details such as the professionalism

3. and user-friendliness of the website, quality and command over the English language, and then the list of referees and qualifications. Doing Due Diligence If your company is engaged in specialised products, then initial discussions are paramount. These initial discussions are integral as they allow you to gauge whether the manufacturer possesses the capacity and expertise to cater to your product specifications and technical needs and adjustments. Also, you must understand the modus operandi. This includes inquiring about the manufacturing process, equipment and machinery used. If possible, you should place a request for product samples. It is common knowledge for companies to pay lip-service and place themselves in high regard. This can happen when dealing with a contract manufacturer; Malaysia and other countries comprise this tendency. Therefore, an extensive background check is integral. This entails the following: - Get your hands on as many referrals as possible - Find out from local contacts about the company’s reputation - If possible, send a team member to the factory to study their working conditions - Request copies of industry and quality certifications such as the ISO or Manufacturing Practices Paying a Visit At this stage, the extensive due diligence should narrow down the ideal contenders anywhere between two and four. Once established that the professionals can handle your product and technical specifications at reasonable costs, the next step is to have a face-to- face meeting. The meeting would help to not only understand the company culture but also witness the factory conditions live.