Supplier Spotlight #24 CNC Laser Cutting + Milling + 3D CMM Dolphin Audit Verified

Supplier Spotlight #24: Thanh Long Industrial Services Trade Company Limited

CNC fiber laser cutting + CNC milling + in-house 3D CMM coordinate measuring machine — all under one roof in Vietnam. 50-point Dolphin Audit verified. 16+ FTA markets covered.

📍 Vietnam ✅ Dolphin Audit Verified 📅 April 2026 🌐 CPTPP / EVFTA / RCEP / UKVFTA
Thanh Long Industrial Services Trade Company Limited — main workshop overview, Vietnam

Workshop overview — Thanh Long Industrial Services Trade Company Limited, Vietnam. Real factory photo taken during Dewin Dolphin Audit site visit.

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Verified Processes
(Laser / Mill / CMM)
50pt
Dolphin Audit
Completed
16+
FTAs Covering
Vietnam Exports
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Real On-Site
Factory Photos

What Dewin's Team Found On-Site

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CNC Fiber Laser Cutting

High-precision fiber laser cutting system for steel and aluminum flat profiles. Confirmed operational with parameter control and cut-edge quality documentation reviewed on-site.

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CNC Milling Machine

CNC vertical milling center for precision feature machining — pockets, bores, threads, and mating surfaces. Verified operational with inspection records confirmed on-site.

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In-House 3D CMM

3D Coordinate Measuring Machine for full GD&T dimensional verification. Calibration records confirmed current. Actively integrated into the production quality workflow.

3D CMM coordinate measuring machine — Thanh Long Industrial, Vietnam CNC laser cutting machine — Thanh Long Industrial, Vietnam CNC milling machine — Thanh Long Industrial, Vietnam CNC laser cutting detail — Thanh Long Industrial, Vietnam Thanh Long Industrial company name plate — verified factory identity Finished products — Thanh Long Industrial, Vietnam

All photos taken on-site during Dewin Dolphin Audit visit. Real factory — no stock photography.

3D CMM vs. 2D VMM vs. Hand Gauges — Why It Matters for Laser + Milled Parts

The inspection tool matters as much as the manufacturing tool. Here's what each method can and cannot verify for fabricated and machined parts:

What Needs Checking 3D CMM (Thanh Long) 2D VMM / Optical Hand Gauges
Laser-cut hole position (true position) ✅ Full 3D GD&T verification ✅ 2D profile only ❌ Cannot measure true position
CNC-milled pocket depth / flatness ✅ Full Z-axis + flatness verified ❌ Cannot measure depth ⚠️ Depth gauge — limited accuracy
Surface perpendicularity / squareness ✅ CMM datum-referenced check ❌ Not possible ⚠️ Square + feeler gauge — operator-dependent
FAI report (First Article Inspection) ✅ Full ballooned drawing with CMM data ⚠️ 2D features only ❌ Limited — hand measurements only
PPAP Cpk statistical capability ✅ CMM generates Cpk dataset ❌ Not traceable ❌ Not suitable for Cpk
Profile of a surface (laser cut contour) ✅ 3D surface profile verification ⚠️ 2D profile only ❌ Cannot measure

🔍 Dolphin Audit — Equipment & Capacity Pillar (Pillar 2) Verified at Thanh Long

During the Equipment & Capacity pillar of the 50-point Dolphin Audit, Dewin's on-ground team confirmed at Thanh Long Industrial:

  • CNC fiber laser cutting machine — operational, cutting parameters documented
  • CNC milling center — operational, tooling inventory and maintenance records reviewed
  • 3D CMM — present, calibration certificate current, integrated into quality workflow
  • Company identity verified via name plate and business registration

Physical on-site verification is the difference between Dewin audits and self-reported equipment lists on trade platforms.

50-Point Dolphin Audit — Thanh Long Industrial Results

Pillar Key Assessment Points Finding Global Buyer Relevance
1. Facility & Safety Plant layout, machine guarding, fire safety, 5S housekeeping ✅ Organized workshop layout, clear safety signage Ethical sourcing baseline; insurance compliance
2. Equipment & Capacity CNC laser cutter, CNC mill, 3D CMM — operational + calibrated ✅ All three key assets physically confirmed Real multi-process + metrology capability — not self-reported
3. Quality Systems Inspection workflow, NCR process, CMM integration, calibration schedule ✅ In-process inspection documented; CMM in active use Defects caught before shipment; FAI/PPAP capable
4. Workforce & Management English communication, org structure, technical drawing capability ✅ Management responsive; English-capable for technical queries Smooth drawing-revision communication; reduced misunderstanding risk
5. Export Compliance VCCI Form B eligibility, production records, material sourcing documentation ✅ COO documentation capability confirmed FTA eligibility confirmed — CPTPP / EVFTA / RCEP / UKVFTA markets covered

FTA Market Coverage — Laser Cut & Milled Parts from Thanh Long

Vietnam's 16+ free trade agreements create preferential tariff access across major buyer markets. Parts exported through Thanh Long Industrial with valid CO documentation qualify for:

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CPTPP

CO Form: CPTPP Certificate of Origin

0% on qualifying fabricated steel and machined aluminum parts for: Australia, Canada, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, UK.

Key advantage: Japan and Australia — high-quality manufacturing partners with zero FTA duty on Vietnam-origin precision components.

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EVFTA

CO Form: EUR.1 or Statement on Origin

0% or phased reduction on steel articles (Ch.73) and machine parts (Ch.84) for EU27 buyers across 27 member states.

Key advantage: EU manufacturing OEMs seeking China+1 can access Vietnam parts duty-free for most fabricated categories.

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RCEP

CO Form: RCEP Certificate of Origin

Preferential rates across 15 Asia-Pacific nations including China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, ASEAN. Largest FTA by GDP coverage.

Key advantage: Korean and Japanese OEMs with APAC supply chains access Vietnam-origin parts under RCEP preferential rates.

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UKVFTA

CO Form: UKVFTA Origin Declaration

0% on many fabricated steel and aluminum categories for UK buyers post-Brexit. Mirrors EVFTA coverage for most industrial part categories.

Key advantage: UK manufacturers and distributors access Vietnam-origin parts without EU or China duty exposure.

Dewin manages FTA CO documentation for each shipment. We prepare VCCI Form B for US buyers, CPTPP CO for CPTPP markets, EUR.1 for EU buyers, and RCEP CO for RCEP-market buyers. FTA eligibility requires genuine manufacturing at the Vietnam factory — confirmed by Dolphin Audit Pillar 5 (Export Compliance) at Thanh Long Industrial.

Dewin vs Alibaba vs Trade Fair vs Direct Factory

Factor Dewin (Thanh Long) Alibaba Trade Fair Contact Direct Factory
CMM physically verified ✅ On-site confirmed + calibration ❌ Self-reported ❌ Unverified ⚠️ You must verify yourself
Laser cutting capability confirmed ✅ Machine operational, cut quality checked ❌ Self-reported ❌ Business card only ⚠️ You must verify
FTA CO documentation managed ✅ VCCI/CPTPP/EUR.1/RCEP managed ❌ Not managed ❌ Not managed ⚠️ Factory-dependent
Pre-shipment AQL inspection ✅ On-ground Dewin QC team ❌ Separate extra cost ❌ Your arrangement ❌ Your arrangement
Real factory photos ✅ 7 on-site photos from audit visit ❌ Often stock or unverified ❌ Marketing materials only ⚠️ Photos may not reflect current state
English-speaking POC, 24hr response ✅ Dedicated Dewin account manager ⚠️ Varies by supplier ⚠️ Trade show follow-up only ⚠️ Factory-dependent

How Dewin Sources From Thanh Long Industrial

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RFQ & DFM Review

Submit your DXF/DWG files for laser-cut profiles and CNC-milled features. Dewin reviews for DFM — laser kerf, min hole diameter, milled tolerances — and confirms fit with Thanh Long's verified capabilities.

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Factory Quote

Dewin requests pricing from Thanh Long with your full specification: material grade (steel/aluminum/stainless), thickness, tolerance requirements, surface finish, quantity tiers. CMM inspection included.

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PO & CO Setup

PO issued. Dewin initiates Certificate of Origin documentation — VCCI Form B for US / CPTPP CO for Japan/Australia/Canada/UK / EUR.1 for EU — ensuring FTA tariff eligibility at your destination.

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Production Monitoring

Dewin's on-ground team tracks production progress. Laser-cut profiles and milled features are inspected at key milestones. Photo and dimensional update reports shared with buyer on request.

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CMM Inspection + PSI

3D CMM dimensional report generated for FAI or production approval — ballooned to buyer drawing. Pre-shipment AQL inspection per ISO 2859-1 Level II conducted by Dewin QC before container loading.

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Shipment + Full Docs

Export packing, COO, material certs, CMM report, PSI certificate, commercial invoice, and packing list compiled. Forwarded to buyer's customs broker or freight forwarder for import clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Thanh Long Industrial stand out among Vietnam fabrication factories?
The combination of CNC fiber laser cutting + CNC milling + in-house 3D CMM under one roof is rare at Vietnam factory scale. Most shops do one or the other — having all three means a laser-cut part with machined features can be completed and dimensionally verified entirely in-house. Dewin physically confirmed this during the Dolphin Audit site visit.
What FTA benefits apply to parts exported from Thanh Long Industrial?
CPTPP (Australia, Canada, Japan, NZ, Singapore, UK — 0% on qualifying steel/aluminum articles), EVFTA (EU27 — 0% phased on steel articles and machine parts), RCEP (15 Asia-Pacific nations — preferential), UKVFTA (UK — 0% on many categories). US buyers receive $0 Section 301 tariff. Vietnam has 16+ FTAs total. Dewin manages CO documentation for your target market.
How does Dewin verify the CMM is actively integrated into the quality workflow?
Dewin's on-ground team physically confirms: CMM is accessible and operational; calibration records are current; CMM output is documented in quality records (not just available on request); and operators demonstrate measurement operations. This distinguishes real metrology capability from equipment listed for marketing purposes.
What documentation does Dewin provide for parts from Thanh Long Industrial?
Full documentation package: Certificate of Origin (VCCI Form B for US / CPTPP CO / EVFTA EUR.1 for respective markets), 3D CMM First Article Inspection report ballooned to buyer drawing, material certification for specified steel or aluminum grade, pre-shipment AQL inspection report, commercial invoice, packing list, and lot traceability records. PPAP Cpk documentation available on request.

Source Laser Cut & CNC Milled Parts From Vietnam

50-point Dolphin Audit verified. 3D CMM inspection included. Dewin manages FTA CO documentation, on-ground QC, and pre-shipment inspection for your target market.