by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most quoting systems handle single parts well. Feed in a STEP file, pick a process, apply your rate card, and you have a number. Assembly jobs break that model fast. You’re not pricing one widget — you’re pricing a bill of materials, multiple process...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You quoted the material, the machine time, the tooling, and the finishing. The job ships, the invoice goes out, and somehow the margin is thinner than expected. The culprit? Fixturing and workholding — the custom soft jaws, vacuum tables, modular fixture plates,...
