by Chris Anjel | Sep 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
Non-recurring engineering charges are where digital manufacturing quotes go sideways. Quote them too high and the customer walks. Quote them too low and you’re subsidizing their project with your shop’s time. The problem isn’t the number — it’s...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Low-volume and prototype jobs are a staple for digital manufacturers, yet they’re where margins most often evaporate. A single setup, a custom fixture, or an hour of CAM programming can consume the entire revenue from a five-part order if the quote doesn’t...
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
Bridge production runs — typically 50 to 5,000 units — sit in the awkward zone between prototyping and full-scale manufacturing. They’re too large for prototype pricing but too small for traditional volume discounts. Quoting them requires a different cost model...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quoting a single CNC part or a 3D printed component is straightforward. You know the material, the machine time, and the finish. But the moment a customer asks you to assemble multiple components, integrate purchased hardware, run functional tests, and ship a...
