by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You receive an RFQ for a complex CNC part with thin walls, deep pockets, and tight tolerances that will require multiple setups. The customer wants a price by end of day. You have two choices: quote it as-is and hope they accept the cost and lead time, or tell them...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers agree that Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback is critical. The problem isn’t whether to do it — it’s that sales, engineering, and production often speak different languages when communicating manufacturability issues...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You quote a job, the customer approves, and production starts. Then the machinist finds a feature that can’t be held to tolerance, or the 3D print operator spots an overhang that will fail without supports. The fix gets discussed in a Slack message, an email...
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
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...
