

If you're unhappy with your CNC machining supplier(s) then you don't need anyone to tell you it's time to look at other options. But if the jury is still out, this blog post (and free guide) will help you to review your options and decide on the best course of action. Here are the four most common reasons that procurement professionals – either buyers or specifiers – contact us because they're unhappy with their existing machining suppliers…

It can be a tricky balancing act to specify components in industries where there is a need for volume but also for safety, competition is high, or the market is commoditised. Designers and product development teams facing these challenges understand that precision machining tolerances must be detailed. And the datum must be precise. If they get any of this wrong, they risk compromising the product's fit, form and function.