Sourcing machined parts overseas can lower cost and add capacity, but only if the supplier fits your parts. Use the same checklist for every candidate and compare answers side by side.
Capability fit
- Which processes are done in-house (milling, turning, EDM, finishing)?
- Which materials and part sizes suit their machines?
- What tolerance do they routinely hold on your material?
Communication
Clear email replies, drawings understood without repeated questions, and design feedback before quoting are good signs. Send the same drawing to each candidate and compare the questions they ask.
Start small
Order a prototype or small first batch, check it against the drawing, then scale up. Agree how critical dimensions will be checked before production starts.
Shipping and payment
Agree the Incoterm (for example FOB, DAP or DDP), packaging, and who handles customs and duties. Confirm payment terms in writing.
Chi Xin Technology is a CNC machine shop in Nantun District, Taichung, Taiwan, founded in 2022. We run 5+ CNC machines — 4.5-axis CNC machining centers and CNC lathes — and mainly machine aluminum alloys and alloy steel, with a metal tolerance of 0.02 mm. We also offer wire EDM and surface finishing including anodizing, and we export to customers in Europe and North America.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order a prototype before production?
Yes. We machine prototypes as well as production runs.
