by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most shops can quote a simple CNC part or a straightforward 3D print in their sleep. But the moment a job needs turning, then milling, then heat treatment, then coating — or a hybrid build that splits between additive and subtractive — the quote turns into a...
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tight tolerances are where quotes go to die. A customer asks for ±0.005 mm on a critical bore, and suddenly your standard cycle time, tooling plan, and inspection routine all change. Most shops handle this with a mental multiplier — add 20%, maybe 30%, hope for the...
