by Chris Anjel | Sep 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most quoting systems handle single-process, single-material parts just fine. But the moment a customer sends an RFQ for an assembly — say, a CNC-machined aluminum housing with overmolded silicone seals, press-fit bronze bushings, and laser-etched anodized brackets —...
by Chris Anjel | Sep 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
You quoted the job, won the order, shipped the parts — and still lost money. Sound familiar? The culprit is usually a gap between what you think a part costs and what it actually costs to produce. Most shops track material and direct machine time well. Where the...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a CNC bracket or a 3D-printed housing in their sleep. The trouble starts when a single part needs both — plus heat treatment, anodizing, and assembly. Each step lives in a different spreadsheet, a different vendor’s inbox, or a different...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quoting accuracy lives or dies on cost data. If you only track material and machine time, you’re leaving money on the table — especially when a single quote spans 3D printing, CNC machining, and sheet metal fabrication. The shops that win consistently are the...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Multi-material jobs are increasingly common in digital manufacturing. A single RFQ might call for a CNC-machined aluminum housing with 3D-printed polymer inserts, or a sheet metal enclosure with overmolded seals. These projects command higher margins — but only if...
