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
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...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every shop has done it: a customer sends an RFQ, and you pad the quote “just in case.” Maybe you round up material costs, add extra setup hours, or inflate machine rates to cover unknowns. It feels like smart risk management. In reality, it’s often...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every digital manufacturer knows the drill: a new RFQ lands in your inbox with a STEP file, an STL, maybe a Parasolid — sometimes all three for the same part. One file is watertight. Another has flipped normals. A third is missing critical features because the export...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Digital manufacturers live in a world of lumpy demand. One week you’re turning away work because every machine is booked solid. The next, you’re staring at idle spindles and empty build plates wondering how to cover overhead. This feast-or-famine cycle is...
