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Good casting suppliers ask RFQ questions about drawings, alloy, quantity, machining, finish and inspection to reduce tooling and production risk.

Move from prototype to production casting by reviewing tooling, samples, machining, inspection, lead time and RFQ assumptions before mass production.

Prepare casting quote requirements with drawings, material grade, quantity, machining scope, finish, inspection, packaging and delivery expectations.

Evaluate an OEM casting manufacturer in China by checking process fit, engineering communication, machining, inspection, documentation and export support.

Use this metal casting supplier audit checklist to review process capability, quality control, documentation, RFQ response and export readiness.

Choose a custom metal casting manufacturer by checking process fit, machining, inspection, documentation, communication and RFQ readiness.

Prepare a custom casting RFQ with drawings, material grade, quantity, machining scope, surface finish, inspection requirements and schedule.

Plan casting surface finish and secondary operations, including as-cast texture, machining surfaces, blasting, polishing, coating and packaging.

Define casting quality inspection with dimensional checks, material reports, surface review, sample approval and functional test requirements.

Use this DFM checklist for custom cast metal parts to review wall thickness, draft, radii, machining stock, tolerances and inspection notes.