by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quality requirements show up on RFQs in many forms: a simple dimensional check, a full First Article Inspection (FAI) to AS9102, or an in-process CMM schedule for a production run. Most shops treat these as afterthoughts — adding a flat $200 line item and hoping it...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quoting a single CNC part or a 3D printed component is straightforward. You know the material, the machine time, and the finish. But the moment a customer asks you to assemble multiple components, integrate purchased hardware, run functional tests, and ship a...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tight tolerances are where quotes go sideways. A part that looks straightforward on paper can consume twice the machine time, require specialized inspection, and scrap expensive material if one feature drifts. Shops that wing these quotes either lose money on the job...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops quote work that starts and finishes under one roof. But as digital manufacturers grow — or partner with other bureaus to fill capacity — jobs increasingly split across two or more facilities. One site prints, another machines. One cuts sheet metal, another...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Digital inventory programs are gaining traction across aerospace, medical, defense, and industrial OEMs. Instead of warehousing slow-moving spare parts, customers send you CAD files and specifications. You produce parts on demand — often within 24 to 72 hours — and...
