by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
It happens in almost every shop: a customer sends an RFQ for 6061-T6 aluminum, then asks halfway through the quoting process whether you can run it in 7075 instead. Or they specify a pricey engineering resin when a standard nylon would meet the functional...
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....
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Customer requests to swap materials mid-quote happen constantly in digital manufacturing. A buyer sends an RFQ for aluminum 6061, then asks for 7075 halfway through. Or a 3D printing client switches from PA 12 to a carbon-fiber-filled nylon after seeing the first...
