by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you run a CNC shop, 3D printing service bureau, or sheet metal operation, you know the drill: the customer sees a 45-minute cycle time and wonders why the quote shows four hours of labor. The difference, of course, is setup and changeover — the hidden time that...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every minute a machine sits idle during changeover is a minute you’re not making money. For digital manufacturers — CNC shops, 3D printing services, sheet metal houses, and on-demand producers — setup time is often the single biggest hidden cost on the shop floor. It...
