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Suggestions for a stainless steel fabricator in Taiwan or China

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Matt46post, Jul 16, 2021.

  1. Matt46post, Jul 16, 2021
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    Matt46post

    Matt46post Senior Member

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    Hi
    I am looking to have some custom made 316 mirror polished stainless pieces made , can anybody suggest someone in Taiwan ,China or any other part of the world , I can find anybody here in the USA that will build the items , or a large yacht dismantles that might have used pieces
    Best regards
    Matt
  2. Capt J, Jul 16, 2021
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    Goodluck even finding 316 in those countries!
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  3. Capt Ralph, Jul 16, 2021
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    What do you need fabricated? You sure you need 316 alloy?
  4. Pascal, Jul 16, 2021
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    WTH woudl anyone want anything stainless done in red China... or even Taiwan.

    Over the years I ve had a number of SS things fabricated here in Miami... never been an issue.

    my experience with Taiwan SS wasn’t good. Can’t imagine what the chicoms make.
  5. gcsi, Jul 17, 2021
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    Go to your local steel supply house (I use Alro Steel in SE USA) and ask someone at counter sales to recommend a good fabrication shop for the particular product you’re interested in. Should steer you in right direction
  6. Fishtigua, Jul 17, 2021
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    I ran a Taiwan built yacht, I have never seen such shoddy welding, very ugly. Just get a local fabricator, it's probably cheaper in the long run.

    Oh, and one of our welders in the the Shipyard won a European award for waving a stick around.
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  7. Capt J, Jul 17, 2021
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    Call Pipewelders in Ft. Lauderdale.
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  8. Steve F, Jul 17, 2021
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    You might try Aritex in Taiwan
    They have a long list of customers including
    • Europe: Luerssen, Nobiskrug, HDW, Feadship, Hakvoort, Royal Huisman and CMN.
    • United States of America: Trinity, Christensen, New Castle, Palmer Johnson and Derecktor.
    • Australia: Riviera, Maritimo and Muir
    Of you could try Ocean Group' also in Taiwan

    They do some work at
    NISI Yachts, Palmer Johnson, Pride Yachts, Zeelander Yachts, Heesen Yachts, Sensation Yachts, McMullen & Wing, Oceanco, Jade Yachts and Horizon Yachts.
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