When CNC Supplier Raises Material Price After Quote — Pay or Walk Away?
Your CNC supplier quoted the job, then came back asking for more money because the material “costs more than expected.” This puts you on the spot: pay the upcharge or risk delays. The real risk isn’t just cost. It’s losing leverage and opening the door to future price increases. Only pay a post-quote material upcharge […]
CNC Supplier Says Your Tolerances Tighter Than Standard — After PO
Your CNC supplier accepted the PO, then claimed your tolerances are “tighter than standard” and demanded an upcharge. A post-PO tolerance upcharge means the supplier did not validate tolerance capability before quoting. Do not approve the increase unless they prove process and inspection control. The sections below show how to verify the claim, protect your […]
