by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Surface roughness requirements are one of the most common sources of quoting errors in CNC and hybrid shops. A drawing calls out Ra 0.8 on a critical face, and the estimator either misses it entirely or prices it as a standard finish — only to discover later that the...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Surface finish is one of the most overlooked cost drivers in digital manufacturing quotes. A part that looks simple on paper can require hours of hand polishing, specialized coating, or CMM inspection that never made it into the original estimate. If you’re...
