Report Basic Information ItemDetailsInspection TypeMonthly Routine Joint Quality Inspection (Third-Party Independent Supervision)Manufacturing Facility LocationPeninsular Malaysia (Confidential, Exact Address Redacted per NDA)Importer/Client RegionUnited States of America (Confidential Client Information Redacted per NDA)Inspection PeriodFebruary 1, 2026 – March 26, 2026Inspection ScopeFinished American Style Kitchen Cabinets, Semi-Finished Components, Assembly & Finishing ProcessesConfidentiality NoteAll client, supplier, brand, and proprietary project details are fully redacted …
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Monthly Quality Inspection Report for American Style Cabinets (February & March 2026)
Confidentiality Notice: This document contains confidential and proprietary information related to product quality and manufacturing details. Pursuant to the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed between all relevant parties, all client, importer, supplier and specific factory identification details have been fully redacted. Unauthorized disclosure, reproduction or distribution of this report is strictly prohibited. 1. Basic Report Information ItemDetailsReport Reference No.QC-MY-CAB-20260326Inspection PeriodFebruary 1, …
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Category (类别) Physiochemical Properties (理化)1. Dry bonding strength: 1.55 N/mm² (Grade II); Wet bonding strength: 1.35 N/mm² (Grade II); Impregnation peeling: 11.1% (Grade II)GB/T 17657-2013: Grade II (≥1.6 N/mm² dry bonding, ≥1.4 N/mm² wet bonding, ≤11% impregnation peeling); Client specs: ≥1.7 N/mm² dry bonding, ≥1.5 N/mm² wet bonding (US market), ≤10% impregnation peeling (EU market)Test per GB/T 17657-2013; Calculate average …
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