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ChinaCustomParts

The neutral, certification-focused guide to sourcing hardware & custom parts from China.

Straight-talking research on architectural hardware, fasteners, custom manufacturing, and the certifications that matter — written for buyers who want to verify before they commit.

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Two sourcing tracks cover most industrial import projects. Each one links to working guide drafts that are being verified before final publication.

Architectural Hardware & Fasteners

Door hardware, cabinet hardware, and fasteners for commercial and residential projects — product classes, common grades, and how to compare supplier quotes without guesswork.

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Custom CNC & Sheet Metal Parts

From prototype to production: sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, and surface finishing — including the specifications, tolerances, and documentation buyers should ask for.

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Popular guides

Working drafts are online now; each will be expanded and verified against primary sources before it is finalized.

Guide in Progress

CNC Machining: Materials, Tolerances & Finishing

Planned walkthrough of the key specification choices that shape part cost, lead time, and quality.

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Guide in Progress

ASTM, CE & UL: Comparing Common Marks

What these marks are, where they are commonly referenced, and what they do — and don't — certify.

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Guide in Progress

Factory Audits: What to Verify On-Site

Ownership, equipment, processes, and documentation checks to run before you commit to a supplier.

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Not a factory. Not a marketplace.

ChinaCustomParts exists to close the information gap between supplier marketing and buyer reality. Our independence is the product.

Independent by design

We do not sell parts, broker orders, or collect commissions from suppliers. Nothing on this site is paid placement, and no factory or platform can buy coverage or ranking.

Certification-focused

We translate standards and certification questions — such as references to ASTM, CE, and UL marks — into practical buying context. We never invent clauses, grades, or figures we have not verified.

Honest about progress

Detailed guides remain drafts until they are verified. Content that references standards, duties, factories, or prices is clearly marked and carries the note: verified content coming soon.

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