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What tolerance do you hold if my drawing doesn't say?
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Is setup or programming charged on top?
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How does the price per part change with quantity?
Questions
Machining FAQ
Is the listed CNC rate from Richmond?
No. Performance Metal Technologies in Surrey posts $120 an hour for CNC milling and turning, with a 4 hour minimum. It is a comparison, not a Richmond quote.
What does the listed machinist wage mean?
Job Bank lists employee pay, not a machine shop rate. Ask for a quote covering setup, programming, material and machining.
Can I send an old part instead of CAD?
Send photos, sizes and the old part if available. Ask whether the shop can measure it and make a drawing.
How should I compare quotes?
Use the same drawing, material, finish and quantities. Check whether setup, inspection and delivery are included.
Good to know
A STEP file plus a PDF drawing helps the shop check shape and tolerances.
No Richmond shop we checked posts prices for this. The posted rate is from Surrey, so Richmond work needs its own quote.