by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers don’t have the luxury of single-process jobs. A typical order might start on a 5-axis mill, move to a wire EDM for finishing, then hit a CMM for inspection before shipping. Each handoff adds variables — setup time, queue depth,...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Parametric part families are standard in digital manufacturing. A single CAD model drives dozens of configurations — different sizes, hole patterns, wall thicknesses, or material grades — each technically a unique SKU. When a customer sends an RFQ for 15 variants of...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Rush orders are a fact of life in digital manufacturing. A customer needs parts yesterday, and they’re willing to pay a premium — but only if you can deliver without blowing your schedule or your margins.The challenge isn’t saying yes. It’s pricing...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers start with one-off prototypes and low-volume orders. Quoting those is straightforward: material, machine time, labor, markup. But when a customer asks for 500 units per month for a year, the math changes entirely. Serial production runs...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
First Article Inspection (FAI) requests are becoming standard on more RFQs — not just in aerospace and defense, but increasingly in medical, automotive, and high-mix commercial work. Yet many digital manufacturing shops treat FAI as a line-item afterthought, adding a...
