by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a single CNC part or 3D printed component with confidence. But when a customer sends an assembly — ten machined parts, five printed brackets, purchased fasteners, heat-set inserts, and two hours of bench assembly — the estimate often falls apart....
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Inserts — heat-set, press-fit, ultrasonic, or molded-in — are standard in 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding. Yet many shops still quote them as a simple line item: hardware cost plus a flat labor adder. That approach leaves money on the table and...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Digital manufacturers regularly receive RFQs where the customer wants to supply their own hardware — threaded inserts, PEM nuts, custom fasteners, specialty washers, or even electronic components. On paper it looks like less work for you: fewer materials to source,...
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
Most digital manufacturing shops start with making parts — CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal, or a mix. But customers increasingly want finished assemblies, kitted sub-assemblies, or complete box builds. Quoting those jobs the same way you quote a single part...
