Why Your Machined Aluminum Part Quote Jumped 300%?
Your aluminum part drawing came back with “not manufacturable” stamped across it, or worse – a quote that’s triple what you expected. Most engineers face this exact frustration when sourcing precision aluminum parts, especially when suppliers reject perfectly viable designs or inflate quotes to avoid complex setups. Most aluminum part rejections happen because shops lack […]
Why Your CNC Quote Jumped 10X? (And How to Fix It)
Your SolidWorks estimate said $200. Three suppliers just quoted $2,000, $2,500, and $3,200 for the exact same aluminum bracket. Your project deadline is six weeks away and you need to understand what went wrong. Most quote shock happens because suppliers calculate costs differently, not because your part is expensive to make. Job shops often inflate […]
