by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops still quote using static rate cards and tribal knowledge. But the machines themselves know exactly how long a setup takes, what the real cycle time is, and when a spindle actually cuts versus when it idles. If you’re not feeding that data back into...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most digital manufacturers have a solid handle on quoting the primary build — machine time, material, and setup for a CNC job or 3D print. Where margins evaporate is everything that happens after the part comes off the machine: support removal, media blasting,...
