by Chris Anjel | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers know the feeling: a request for quote lands for five parts, three different materials, two finishing specs, and a two-week lead time. The setup time alone could eat the entire margin if you price it like a production run. Yet turning it away...
by Chris Anjel | Jul 13, 2026 | Materials & Pricing, Quoting & Estimating
Low-volume, high-mix (LVHM) work is where a lot of shops quietly lose money. The parts are interesting, the customers keep coming back, and the invoices look fine — but the margins don’t hold up because the real costs hide in setup, changeover, and one-off...
