When to Switch CNC Suppliers: Warning Signs
Your supplier just emailed saying they need to “discuss some design modifications for manufacturability” – three weeks into production, after they quoted and accepted your exact specifications. Most engineers facing supplier relationship breakdowns recognize the pattern: sudden capability revelations, communication gaps during critical phases, and design change demands that threaten project timelines. 8 warning signs […]
Why Your Suppliers Reject Manufacturable Gear Designs?
Your gear drawing just came back marked “not manufacturable” – again. The third supplier this month rejected specifications that meet standard tolerances, use common materials, and follow established design principles. Meanwhile, your prototype deadline approaches and procurement is asking for alternatives you don’t have. Most gear rejections stem from supplier limitations, not design flaws. Typical […]
