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Trade & policy · April 15, 2026
US tariff changes in 2026 — practical impact on CNC part sourcing.

Section 301 rates have held at 25% for most CNC-manufactured categories. New aluminum and stainless AD duties targeting specific country-of-origin declarations. De minimis threshold enforcement tightening. Practical guidance on HS code classification, certificate of origin documentation, and when DDP vs FOB makes more sense in 2026.

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MARKET · PRICING
April 2, 2026
Aluminum price trends Q1 2026 — what we're seeing in sourcing.

LME aluminum volatile Q1 2026 ($2,300-$2,750/ton range). Driven by supply constraints, alumina inputs, and tariff-driven demand shifts. Our approach: 30-day quote validity on spot ...

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FACILITIES · EQUIPMENT
March 22, 2026
New Haas VF-2SS installed at Shenzhen facility.

Haas VF-2SS high-speed vertical milling: 12,000 RPM spindle, 50-in X travel, 40-taper tool holder, 24-tool ATC. Configured for aluminum production. Reduces cycle time 40% vs standa...

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QUALITY · CERTIFICATIONS
February 28, 2026
AS9100D recertification completed — what this means for aerospace customers.

AS9100D recertification completed with zero major findings. Five-day audit covered design controls, manufacturing controls, purchasing controls, traceability, and corrective action...

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OPERATIONS · SCHEDULING
January 10, 2026
Chinese New Year 2026 — how we're handling production scheduling.

CNY 2026 is Feb 17. Factory effective closures from late January through early March. Our scheduling: urgent orders prioritized for pre-CNY shipment, routine orders communicated wi...

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