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
You’ve quoted the part geometry perfectly. Material, machine time, post-processing — all dialed in. Then the customer mentions they need four heat-set inserts, two captive panel screws, and a press-fit dowel pin installed during the build. Suddenly your margin...
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
Legacy part reproduction requests are common in digital manufacturing. A customer needs a replacement for a discontinued component, the original drawings are lost, and the part must match form, fit, and function. Quoting these jobs requires a different approach than...
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
Spare parts programs are a different beast from one-off production runs. Instead of a single PO, you’re looking at a multi-year agreement with scheduled releases, minimum order quantities, and often a requirement to hold inventory or maintain tooling readiness....
