NASA had issues with falsified tests of aluminium not long ago[1], reportedly costing them $700 million in losses[2]. Though buying from a relatively little kn

NASA had issues with falsified tests of aluminium not long ago[1], reportedly costing them $700 million in losses[2]. Though buying from a relatively little known Chinese vendor without thorough testing on your own seems a bit reckless. [1]: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aluminum-extrusion-manufacturer-agrees-pay-over-46-million-defrauding-customers-including https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/aluminum-extrusion-manufactur... [2]: https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-nasa-metals-fraud-20190501-story.html https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-nasa-metals-fraud-201...