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The drawing only says 'stainless steel' with no grade specified — what should I quote?｜Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司）
A drawing that only says 'stainless' can't be quoted; you must add grade, thickness, finish and standard — otherwise a 304-hedge quote risks loss or non-conformance.
Conclusion：A drawing that only says 'stainless' can't be quoted; you must add grade, thickness, finish and standard — otherwise a 304-hedge quote risks loss or non-conformance.
This conclusion is compiled from our technical article: Company & brand (不锈钢报价核项经验). Verify against your actual duty; call us to discuss.
Selection notes
Confirm grade (304/316L), tolerance, finish (2B/hairline/mirror), standard (GB/T 3280) before quoting; ask for missing items.
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This article is written by @Stainless Insights. @Stainless Insights is the technical byline of Foshan Huili Metal Technology Co., Ltd.（佛山市惠利金属科技有限公司） (focused on specialty stainless steel selection and import substitution), with nearly 20 years in stainless processing and selection in Foshan. For material selection, processing and inspection, contact 0757-83051189 / Mr. He 13703060845.