Quality control from material source to dispatch
We check the material, mill documents and order requirements before dispatch. Our quality team follows the material through receiving, processing and packing.
- Material source and mill documents: we check the grade, product standard and reported results on the mill-issued MTC against the order.
- Heat number and traceability: we match material markings to mill documents and keep identification through cutting and packing.
- Incoming and dimensional checks: we check quantity, thickness, width, length or diameter against the ordered sizes.
- Surface inspection: we check visible surface condition, edges and handling damage.
- Processing inspection: we check cut sizes, formed geometry and finish against the agreed drawing.
- Final packing inspection: we check package contents, labels, protection and loading preparation.
Inspection in practice
Dimensional checks, material marking and packing review are matched to the agreed order and document scope.
Mill-issued material certificates and traceability
We obtain and check the mill-issued MTC for the supplied material and match its heat number to the goods. Tell us if EN 10204 3.1 or additional test reports are required so we can confirm them before order acceptance.
View the redacted 309S / 310S mill-issued MTC sample to see the grade, dimensions and reported test results.
The source sample does not identify itself as EN 10204 3.1. If a 3.1 inspection document is required, include that requirement in both the RFQ and purchase order so we can confirm the document with the offered material.
View a redacted document sample
Redacted 309S / 310S Sample MTC
Document sample: Eastern Special Steel
Review the grade, specification, nominal dimensions, test labels and reported results. The applicable material and traceability documents are confirmed for each order.
Download PDFCheck documents against the delivered material
Our quality team checks the issuer, grade, standard, dimensions, reported results and heat or lot identification against the order and material markings.
Read the MTC checklistGroup Certifications and Quality Management
Our quality management is supported by Kongfang Metal Group. The certificate cards show the actual holder, standard, scope and validity.
Management-system certificates cover the activities stated on each certificate; they do not replace the mill-issued material documents for your order.
Kongfang Metal Group Team
Inspection requirements included in the quote
Ji Dejin manages quality control for Kongfang Metal Group. The quality team supports Hechuang Stainless Steel orders by defining inspection, traceability and document requirements for the quotation and purchase order.
Ji DejinQuality Control Manager
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ISO 9001:2015
Certificate holder: Wuxi Kongfang Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Certificate no.: 04626Q03962R001
Valid through: 2029-07-06
Sales of Stainless Steel Materials and Products
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ISO 14001:2015
Certificate holder: Wuxi Kongfang Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Certificate no.: 04626E02513R001
Valid through: 2029-07-06
Sales of Stainless Steel Materials and Products and Related Management Activities
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ISO 45001:2018
Certificate holder: Wuxi Kongfang Metal Products Co., Ltd.
Certificate no.: 04626S02353R001
Valid through: 2029-07-06
Sales of Stainless Steel Materials and Products and Related Management Activities
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PMI, hardness testing, UT, PT and third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV, CCIC) are available when specified in the order. We confirm methods, acceptance criteria, timing and cost before processing; these are additional services, not default tests on every shipment.
If material or documents do not match the order, keep the affected items identified and contact our sales team with the order reference, heat number, photos and measurements. We review the evidence and agree the next steps with you.