by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You quoted the part at $45 each based on material and machine time. The customer ordered 50 pieces. You ran the job, shipped it, and realized you lost $800 because the setup took 6 hours — not the 90 minutes you estimated.Setup costs are the silent margin killer in...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Digital manufacturers increasingly see RFQs that combine CNC-machined aluminum brackets, 3D-printed polymer housings, and laser-cut sheet metal enclosures in a single assembly. These multi-material jobs often carry higher margins, but they also introduce quoting...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You know the drill. A new RFQ lands in your inbox. You open the STEP file, spin the model, glance at the material, and a number pops into your head. “Call it $450 and 3 days.” You hit send.Two weeks later the job ships. Actual cost: $620. Actual time: 5...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You nailed the part geometry, picked the right material, and calculated cycle time down to the second. Then the customer asks, “Does this include the fixture?” If your answer is a guess, you’re leaving money on the table.Custom workholding — soft...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Your customer sends an RFQ for a CNC part in 6061-T6 aluminum. Two hours later, they follow up: “Can you also price this in 7075? And what about 17-4 PH stainless?”Sound familiar? Material substitution requests are routine in digital manufacturing....
