by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers can quote a single bracket, housing, or fixture in minutes. But when a customer sends an RFQ for a 12-part assembly with mixed processes — three CNC parts, four sheet metal brackets, five 3D printed jigs — the quoting workflow often falls...
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...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Assembly work looks straightforward on paper: you receive parts, put them together, test, and ship. In practice, every subcontractor adds a handoff, a lead time, and a quality gate that can shift the final cost and delivery date. If your quote only covers your...
