by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Quoting the core manufacturing step — CNC machining, 3D printing, or sheet metal fabrication — is something most shops have dialed in. But the moment a part needs anodizing, plating, powder coating, or heat treatment, the quote often turns into a guess. Vendors have...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You quoted five days. The anodizer took twelve. Your customer is angry, your shop looks unreliable, and the margin you fought for just evaporated in expedite fees and overtime.Outsourced finishing — anodizing, plating, powder coating, passivation, heat treatment — is...
