QUOTING AND ESTIMATING
Articles about Quoting and Estimating CNC Job cost. How much does it cost to make that part? Machining & Manufacturing Cost Estimation, Quotes, and Rates
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Details How to Quote a Part with G-Wizard Estimator
I recently saw a post come across the Titans of CNC Facebook Group. Someone wanted to know how much to quote an aluminum part. They didn’t provide much info except to say it was 1/4″ thick, it’s a bearing block, and it was to be made of... 0 Comments
Details Another New Monster G-Wiz Estimator Release
I just uploaded G-Wizard Estimator version 0.822, another Monster new release for the product. Click the prior link to sign up for the trial or click here to download that latest release if you’re already signed up. G-Wizard Estimator is designed to... 0 Comments
Details Why Venture Capital has set its sights on Manufacturing
There are VC’s circling Manufacturing like hungry sharks And there’s blood in the water that will only attract more of them soon. “VC” is short for Venture Capital or Venture Capitalist. Before running CNCCookbook full time, I was a venture... 4 Comments
Details Big New Release of G-Wizard Estimator
I’ve just uploaded a major update to our G-Wizard Estimator software. You can use this software to help estimate job costs in order to quote a job or just to find out what it should cost to manufacture a part. The biggest complaints about estimating... 0 Comments
Details Machine Shop Quoting + Cost Estimation in 5 Simple Charts [ Survey Results ]
Job Quoting and Cost Estimation are important functions in manufacturing that most shops have to deal with. Your ability to quote jobs accurately has a big impact on your profitability and on your ability to compete for work. Recently, I came across... 0 Comments
Details DFMA = Design for Assembly + Manufacturing [ 33 Tips, Video, PDF ]
DFMA = Design for Assembly + Manufacturing [ 33 Tips, Video, PDF ] What is DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly)? DFMA stands for “Design for Manufacture and Assembly” also “Design for Manufacturing and Assembly.” It consists of two... 4 Comments
Details Machining & Manufacturing Cost Estimation, Quotes, and Rates
Machining & Manufacturing Cost Estimation, Quotes, and Rates Introduction: Why Cost Estimation is so Important Whether you are manufacturing your own product to sell, or you are with a Job Shop that needs to manufacture parts for others, you will need to be able... 0 Comments
Details Quoting $20 Million Worth of Aerospace Work With G-Wizard
We always appreciate feedback from our clients. Check out Jason Premo’s thoughts on LinkedIn regarding the application of G-Wizard for Aerospace, as a response to our article on 9 Shocking Statistics: Jason has since moved on to other ventures, but be sure to... 0 Comments
Details Rapid Prototyping With ProtoLabs
ProtoLabs positions itself as the “Fastest Provider of CNC Machined and Injection Molded Parts.” This company was established in 1999 by Larry Lukis, a thriving computer businessman who found the process of procuring injection molded parts for his computer... 4 Comments
Details One Essential Ingredient for Increasing Machine Shop Profits
One thing is clear: If you’re unable to bid effectively on jobs, managing your profitability will pose a challenge. If your bids are too low, you might end up not maximizing your possible profits or even worse, you might incur losses on your bids. Conversely, if... 2 Comments
Details How to Figure Board Feet [Calculator, Formulas, & Chart]
What is a Board Foot? Before considering how to figure board feet, let’s first ask, “What is a Board Foot?” The Board Foot is a unit of volume measure for wood that is largely used in the United States and Canada. It may be abbreviated as... 0 Comments
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