From CAD to Reality: JINGYING’s Complete OEM Process for American Client’s Custom Earring Production
Sumário executivo
This 5,000-word technical whitepaper documents JINGYING Jewelry Manufacturing’s end-to-end OEM service for a U.S.-based fashion brand’s custom earring collection. The case study examines how an American client’s CAD designs were transformed into 12,000 pairs of finished earrings, highlighting:
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Cross-border design collaboration protocols
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Technical adaptations for mass production
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Quality assurance systems meeting U.S. market standards
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Logistics solutions for trans-Pacific jewelry shipping
Índice
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Project Initiation Phase
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1.1 Perfil do cliente: U.S. Fashion Brand Requirements
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1.2 Design Handoff: CAD File Analysis & DFM Review
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1.3 Regulatory Compliance Planning (Cpsia, Suporte 65)
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Pre-Production Engineering
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2.1 CAD Optimization for Manufacturing
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2.2 Seleção de material & Sourcing Strategy
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2.3 Prototyping Process (3D Printing vs. Hand Samples)
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Production Execution
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3.1 Metal Fabrication Techniques
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3.2 Cenário de pedra & Acabamento superficial
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3.3 Quality Control Checkpoints
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Embalagem & Conformidade
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4.1 U.S. Embalagem & Labeling Requirements
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4.2 Hazardous Materials Testing
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4.3 Export Documentation
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Logística & Entrega
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5.1 Air vs. Ocean Shipping Cost Analysis
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5.2 Customs Clearance Strategies
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5.3 Inventory Management for Multi-Shipment Orders
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Post-Production Evaluation
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6.1 Defect Rate Analysis
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6.2 Client Feedback Implementation
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6.3 Process Improvements for Future Orders
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1. Project Initiation Phase
1.1 Perfil do cliente
The Massachusetts-based client requested:
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Product: 925 silver geometric drop earrings with cubic zirconia
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Quantidade: 12,000 pares (4 color variants)
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Entrega: 3 shipments over 8 meses
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Certificações: Must comply with California Proposition 65
1.2 CAD File Analysis
JINGYING’s engineering team identified 3 required modifications:
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Prong Thickness Adjustment (Original 0.3mm → Modified 0.5mm for durability)
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Hinge Mechanism Redesign (For easier assembly)
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Redução de peso (From 8.2g to 6.5g per earring)
Mesa: CAD Design vs. Production-Ready Comparison
| Design Element | Original CAD | Modified Version | Reason |
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| Cenário de pedra | 4-ponta | 6-ponta | Security improvement |
| Post Length | 7mm | 8mm | U.S. piercing standard |
| Surface Finish | Matte | Brushed | Better scratch resistance |
1.3 Compliance Documentation
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Conducted RHOS testing for silver alloy
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Prepared CPSIA tracking labels
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Verified nickel content below 0.05%
2. Pre-Production Engineering
2.1 Rapid Prototyping Process
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Produced 4 prototype versions using:
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SLA 3D printing (For form verification)
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Fundição de cera perdida (For metal samples)
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Hand-fabricated samples (For mechanism testing)
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Prototyping Timeline
3. Production Execution
3.1 Manufacturing Workflow
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Silver Casting
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Used vacuum casting machines
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Alcançou 92% material utilization rate
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Automated Polishing
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Implemented robotic polishing arms
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Reduced hand-polishing time by 65%
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Laser Stone Setting
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Precision CZ placement with 0.1mm tolerance
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0.3% stone loss rate (Industry average: 1.2%)
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3.2 Quality Control Metrics
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Precisão dimensional: ± 0,15 mm
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Stone tightness: 50g pull test
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Surface defects: <0.5% allowance
4. Soluções de embalagem
4.1 Custom Packaging Components
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Recyclable PET blister cards
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Soy-based ink printing
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Multilingual care instructions
Packaging Cost Breakdown
| Componente | Custo por unidade | Notas |
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| Blister Card | $0.18 | Custom die-cut |
| Saco plástico | $0.05 | Suporte 65 warning printed |
| Barcode Label | $0.03 | GS1-128 compliant |
5. Logistics Management
5.1 Shipping Cost Comparison
| Método | Custo | Tempo de trânsito | Seguro |
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| Air Express | $8,400 | 5 dias | 110% cobertura |
| Ocean LCL | $3,200 | 28 dias | Basic coverage |
| Hybrid Air-Ocean | $5,100 | 14 dias | Full coverage |
Selected hybrid solution with:
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First batch via air (for market testing)
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Subsequent shipments via ocean
6. Key Performance Indicators
6.1 Production Efficiency Metrics
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First-pass yield rate: 94.7%
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Entrega no prazo: 100%
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Return rate: 0.8% (Mostly for minor finish issues)
Conclusão
This project established JINGYING’s capability to:
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Accurately interpret Western design aesthetics
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Implement design-for-manufacturing improvements
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Maintain rigorous U.S. compliance standards
The successful partnership has led to:
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30% cost reduction versus client’s previous manufacturer
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15% faster production cycle time
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Ongoing contract for 5 new designs

