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Every Process. Every Factory.
50-Point Audit. Every Time.

From 5-axis CNC to 3,000-ton die casting — see exactly what our 178+ audited Vietnam factories can build. Real equipment verified in person. Real photos. QCLDM scores for every factory.

179+
Audited Factories
1,700+
Real Factory Photos
50-pt
Dolphin Audit
16+
Free Trade Agreements
50-Point Dolphin Audit

How We Verify Every Factory

Equipment brands, machine counts, and inspection capability are verified in person by our on-site team — not taken from factory brochures or online profiles.

1
Facility & Safety
10 points
Factory layout, safety procedures, housekeeping standards, hazardous material handling, fire safety
2
Equipment & Capacity
10 points
Machine make/model/year verified, spindle/tonnage count, maintenance records, capacity utilization
3
Quality Systems
10 points
Inspection equipment verified in person, calibration records, NCR system, sampling procedures, QMS documentation
4
Workforce & Management
10 points
Operator skill level, training records, management responsiveness, production tracking, KPI boards
5
Export Compliance & Documentation
10 points
VCCI registration, COO documentation process, material traceability, anti-circumvention controls

QCLDM Scoring — Factory Tier Classification

Tier Score Rating Suitable For
Tier 1 85–100/100 ⭐⭐⭐ Top-rated factories. Recommended for high-precision, high-volume, or regulated programs (automotive, medical, aerospace).
Tier 2 70–84/100 ⭐⭐ Solid factories. Recommended for standard commercial programs with professional quality expectations.
Tier 3 50–69/100 Developing factories. May be suitable for simple parts with close DEWIN supervision. Improvement plan in progress.
Probationary Below 50 or critical fail ⚠️ Not currently recommended for active programs. Under review or improvement plan.

DEWIN recommends Tier 1 and Tier 2 factories for new programs. Tier 3 available with additional supervision.

16+ Free Trade Agreements

Vietnam's FTA Network — Every Process Benefits

Parts manufactured in Vietnam with proper Certificate of Origin can access preferential tariff rates in 60+ countries through Vietnam's active FTAs. DEWIN manages COO documentation for every shipment.

CPTPP
0% for eligible goods
Canada, Australia, Japan, Mexico, NZ, Singapore, Brunei, Chile, Peru
EVFTA
0% (phased elimination)
EU 27 countries
RCEP
Preferential rates
ASEAN 10 + China + Japan + Korea + Australia + NZ
UKVFTA
0% (post-Brexit bilateral)
United Kingdom
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CNC Machining

60+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Multi-axis milling, turning, Swiss-type lathes, wire EDM. From single prototypes to 100K+ production runs. Vietnam's precision machining base includes Japanese-managed factories with 5S culture, in-house CMM and VMM inspection equipment.

Process Specifications
Tolerance
±0.005mm standard, ±0.002mm precision
Axes
3, 4, and 5-axis
Max Part Size
2,000 × 1,000 × 800mm
Materials
50+ metals & plastics
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
MazakDMG MoriOkumaDoosanHaasFanuc
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
CMM (3D coordinate), VMM (2D optical), surface roughness tester, hardness tester
Dolphin Audit Focus — CNC Machining
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Machine make/model/year/spindle count verified on-site
3. Quality Systems Critical
CMM or VMM presence confirmed; calibration records checked
5. Export Compliance Required
VCCI Form B registration, COO process walkthrough
🌐 FTA Advantage
CNC machined parts (HTS Ch.84) qualify for CPTPP (Canada/Australia/Japan) and EVFTA (EU) with VCCI Form B
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Featured Factory: NAPEC Company Limited
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Sheet Metal Fabrication

35+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Fiber laser cutting up to 25mm, CNC press brakes, robotic welding, powder coating, e-coating. CNC fiber laser cutting verified vs. plasma/manual shear — non-contact process yields precision kerf and eliminates heat distortion on thin gauges.

Process Specifications
Laser Power
Up to 12kW fiber laser
Max Sheet
3,000 × 1,500mm
Bending Force
Up to 400T CNC press brake
Welding
TIG, MIG, robotic, laser
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
TrumpfBystronicAmadaLVDMitsubishi
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Vernier caliper, coordinate check jigs, welding gauge, coating thickness meter
Dolphin Audit Focus — Sheet Metal Fabrication
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Laser brand/kW/bed size confirmed; press brake tonnage verified
1. Facility & Safety Important
Steel material storage area, anti-rust protocol, fume extraction
5. Export Compliance Required
Steel origin documentation (anti-circumvention: Ch.73 steel source)
🌐 FTA Advantage
Steel sheet metal parts (HTS Ch.73) qualify for EVFTA and CPTPP provided steel is not China-origin (anti-circumvention)
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Featured Factory: Hong Dat Technology Co., Ltd.
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Aluminum Die Casting

32+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

High-pressure, gravity, and low-pressure die casting. Aluminum ADC12/A380, zinc Zamak alloys, 80T–3,000T machines. Cold-chamber machine type verified to confirm suitability for aluminum alloys (vs. hot-chamber zinc).

Process Specifications
Machine Range
80T–3,000T
Alloys
ADC12, A380, A360, Zamak 3/5
Part Weight
10g–25kg
Tolerance
±0.05mm on critical features
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
ToshibaUBELKBühlerYizumi
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
CMM, X-ray porosity tester, hardness tester, spectrometer for alloy verification
Dolphin Audit Focus — Aluminum Die Casting
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Machine tonnage/type (cold vs hot chamber), die maintenance schedule
3. Quality Systems Critical
CMM or VMM confirmed for FAI/PPAP; X-ray or porosity testing availability
4. Workforce & Management Important
Die casting operators' experience level, mold trial records reviewed
🌐 FTA Advantage
Aluminum die castings (HTS Ch.76) qualify for CPTPP (Australia, Japan, Canada) and EVFTA (EU) with Certificate of Origin
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Featured Factory: Thuy Sam Company Limited
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
Read Spotlight →
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Plastic Injection Molding

42+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Thermoplastic and thermoset molding from 50T to 2,500T. In-house mold design, EDM, and secondary operations. Color comparison machine (colorimetry/delta-E) verified at select factories for color-critical programs.

Process Specifications
Clamping Force
50T–2,500T
Materials
ABS, PP, PA, POM, PC, PEEK, TPU
Mold Types
Single, multi-cavity, hot runner, insert
Mold Life
Up to 1M+ shots
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
EngelHaitianJSWSumitomoNissei
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Color comparison machine (L*a*b*/delta-E), wall thickness gauge, Shore D durometer, CMM
Dolphin Audit Focus — Plastic Injection Molding
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Machine clamping force, shot capacity, cooling system, mold trial capability
3. Quality Systems Important
Color comparison machine (delta-E) presence, in-process sampling protocol
5. Export Compliance Required
RoHS/REACH material compliance documentation for EU/EVFTA programs
🌐 FTA Advantage
Plastic molded parts (HTS Ch.39) qualify for EVFTA and RCEP. RoHS/REACH compliance mandatory for EU programs.
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Featured Factory: Ming Chuan Electronic Technology Vietnam
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Stamping & Pressing

18+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Progressive die stamping, deep drawing, fine blanking. Single-hit presses to 600 SPM high-speed lines. Die maintenance logs and press tonnage records reviewed during Dolphin audit for production consistency assurance.

Process Specifications
Press Range
25T–800T
Speed
Up to 600 SPM
Thickness
0.1mm–12mm
Die Types
Progressive, transfer, compound
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
KomatsuAidaChin FongSeyiBruderer
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Vernier caliper, optical comparator, check gauges, CMM for critical features
Dolphin Audit Focus — Stamping & Pressing
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Press tonnage, SPM capability, die storage/maintenance system verified
1. Facility & Safety Important
Press guarding, operator safety, lubricant management, scrap removal system
3. Quality Systems Important
In-process sampling frequency, first-piece approval, dimensional check fixtures
🌐 FTA Advantage
Steel stampings (HTS Ch.73/83) qualify for EVFTA and CPTPP. Steel coil origin must be non-China for anti-circumvention compliance.
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Featured Factory: Thanh Long Industrial Services
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Precision & Investment Casting

11+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Lost wax casting for complex geometries. Stainless steel, carbon steel, alloy steel. In-house wax injection — the dimensional accuracy foundation verified on-site. Hardness tester for alloy grade and heat treatment confirmation.

Process Specifications
Tolerance
±0.1mm linear, CT5-CT7
Materials
SS 304/316, carbon steel, alloy steel, 17-4PH
Part Weight
20g–50kg
Surface
Ra 3.2–6.3μm as-cast
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
Inductotherm furnacesRobatel centrifugalShell building robots
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Hardness tester (Rockwell/Brinell), spectrometer, CMM, surface roughness tester
Dolphin Audit Focus — Precision & Investment Casting
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Wax injection machine, shell building room, furnace type/capacity verified
3. Quality Systems Critical
Hardness tester present, material cert traceability, heat treatment records
5. Export Compliance Required
Alloy grade certificates, mill test reports, COO documentation
🌐 FTA Advantage
Steel/SS castings (HTS Ch.73) qualify for CPTPP, EVFTA, and UKVFTA. Valve bodies/pump housings also covered under Ch.84.
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Featured Factory: Bueno Technology Company Limited
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Iron & Sand Casting

3+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Sand casting and gravity casting for larger, heavier parts. Gray iron, ductile iron, and steel. In-house CNC machining and finishing available. Spectrometer and metallurgical analysis for material grade verification.

Process Specifications
Materials
Gray iron, ductile iron, cast steel
Max Weight
Up to 500kg
Machining
In-house CNC finishing
Testing
Metallurgical analysis, CMM
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
Induction furnacesMolding machinesShot blastingCMM
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Spectrometer, hardness tester, CMM, ultrasonic wall thickness gauge
Dolphin Audit Focus — Iron & Sand Casting
2. Equipment & Capacity Critical
Furnace capacity, molding machine type, shot blasting capability
3. Quality Systems Critical
Spectrometer for alloy verification, metallurgical analysis access
1. Facility & Safety Important
Molten metal safety procedures, fume extraction, PPE protocol
🌐 FTA Advantage
Iron castings (HTS Ch.73) qualify for EVFTA and RCEP. Ductile iron pipe/fittings have specific HTS subheadings under CPTPP.
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Featured Factory: Anh Minh Company Limited
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file

Surface Finishing

30+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Anodizing (Type II/III), electroplating, powder coating, e-coating, painting, passivation, and polishing. Finish type, tank concentration, and coating thickness verified during Dolphin audit — not self-reported from finish spec sheets.

Process Specifications
Anodizing
Type II (color), Type III (hardcoat)
Plating
Nickel, zinc, chrome, copper, gold
Coating
Powder coat, e-coat, wet paint
Standards
ASTM B117, RoHS, REACH compliant
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
Automated anodizing linesElectroplating tanksPowder coating boothsSalt spray chambers
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Coating thickness gauge (eddy current), salt spray chamber, adhesion tester, gloss meter
Dolphin Audit Focus — Surface Finishing
1. Facility & Safety Critical
Chemical storage, wastewater treatment system, environmental permits
3. Quality Systems Important
Coating thickness gauge, salt spray chamber (ASTM B117), adhesion test
5. Export Compliance Required
RoHS/REACH compliance for all plating chemicals — mandatory for EVFTA/EU
🌐 FTA Advantage
Finished metal parts classified under base part HTS chapter. RoHS compliance required for EVFTA (EU). REACH for chemicals.
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Featured Factory: Multiple network partner finishing houses
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
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Plastic & Rubber Parts

9+ Verified Factories 50-Pt Dolphin Audit

Rubber molding, O-rings, seals, gaskets, silicone parts, TPU/TPE overmolding, and custom compounds. Shore A hardness tester verified at select factories for compliance with buyer-specified material grade requirements.

Process Specifications
Processes
Compression, transfer, extrusion
Materials
NBR, EPDM, silicone, FKM, TPU
Hardness
Shore A 20–90
Tolerance
±0.05mm on molded parts
Equipment Brands Verified in Network
Compression pressesTransfer moldingExtrusion lines
Inspection Equipment (Verified)
Shore A/D durometer, tensile tester, dimensional gauges, compression set tester
Dolphin Audit Focus — Plastic & Rubber Parts
3. Quality Systems Critical
Shore A durometer present; in-process hardness spot checks; compound batch records
2. Equipment & Capacity Important
Press capacity, cure temperature monitoring, mold condition
5. Export Compliance Required
Material safety data sheets, REACH substance declarations for EU programs
🌐 FTA Advantage
Rubber/plastic parts (HTS Ch.39/40) qualify for EVFTA and CPTPP. REACH/RoHS substance declarations required for EU.
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Featured Factory: Century Creation Vietnam
Personally audited by our Vietnam team — real photos and Dolphin Audit score on file
Dolphin Audit Pillar 3: Quality Systems

Certifications Verified Across Our Network

Every factory certificate is physically verified during the Dolphin Audit — we check the IAF-accredited registrar, scope of certification, expiry date, and that the QMS is active on the factory floor.

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ISO 9001:2015
80+ factories
Quality management system
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IATF 16949
12 factories
Automotive quality standard
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ISO 13485
6 factories
Medical device quality
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ISO 14001
35+ factories
Environmental management
♻️
RoHS / REACH
100+ factories
Substance compliance
✈️
AS9100D
3 factories
Aerospace quality standard

What "Physically Verified" Actually Means

IAF Accredited Registrar
We confirm the certification body is an IAF member — not a low-cost, unrecognized issuer.
Scope Match
Scope covers the actual process. An ISO 9001 for office administration doesn't cover manufacturing.
Expiry Date Check
Valid, current certificate — not expired or in suspension.
QMS in Practice
We verify that documented procedures are actually being followed on the shop floor, not just paper records.

How Our Capabilities Compare

Same processes as the big platforms — with full factory transparency and 50-point on-site audit

Capability
DEWIN
Xometry
Alibaba
CNC Machining
✅ 60+ factories
✅ Anonymous
✅ Unvetted
Sheet Metal
✅ 35+ factories
✅ Anonymous
✅ Unvetted
Die Casting
✅ 32+ factories
✅ Anonymous
✅ Unvetted
Injection Molding
✅ 42+ factories
✅ Anonymous
✅ Unvetted
Investment Casting
✅ 11+ factories
✅ Anonymous
✅ Unvetted
50-Point Audit
✅ Every factory
❌ Self-reported
❌ None
Choose Your Factory
✅ Yes
❌ Never
⚠️ Photos only
Real Factory Photos
✅ 1,700+
❌ None
⚠️ Unverified
COO Documentation
✅ VCCI Form B managed
❌ Not managed
❌ None
FTA Compliance
✅ 16+ FTAs advised
❌ Not managed
❌ None

Frequently Asked Questions

179+ Factories · 1,700+ Real Photos · 50-Point Audit · 16+ FTAs

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