by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quoting the core manufacturing step — CNC machining, 3D printing, or sheet metal fabrication — is something most shops have dialed in. But the moment a part needs anodizing, plating, powder coating, or heat treatment, the quote often turns into a guess. Vendors have...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most RFQs don’t ask for a single quantity. They ask for three: prototype, pilot, and production. Or they request a price break at 10, 50, and 200 units. Answering with a flat per-part price across all tiers is a fast way to lose money on the low end and leave...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops know how to price material, machine time, and labor. Fewer know how to price the risk that a part fails in the field six months later and the customer comes back for a replacement, a refund, or worse.Warranty and liability exposure is a real cost of doing...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tight tolerances don’t just change how you machine or print a part — they change the economics of the entire job. A ±0.005″ callout might look routine, but when that tolerance stacks across three features and triggers a CMM inspection routine, your quote...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a CNC part or a 3D print with confidence. Material, machine time, even post-processing — those variables are visible. Assembly labor is different. It hides in bench work, fastener counts, alignment steps, and the “it only takes a...
