{"id":337,"date":"2025-08-04T16:52:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T16:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/?page_id=337"},"modified":"2025-08-13T22:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T22:21:24","slug":"estimating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/estimating\/","title":{"rendered":"Estimating"},"content":{"rendered":"

Estimating with Precision and Purpose<\/span><\/h1>\n

More Than a Quote, It\u2019s the Start of a Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Estimating is more than pricing. We strive to understand your needs, your tolerances, your timelines, and your expectations. We don\u2019t cut corners, and we don\u2019t rely on guesswork. Our quoting process is built around collaboration, transparency, and a deep understanding of complex, mission-critical parts.<\/p>\n

We know you’re not just looking for the lowest number and that you’re looking for reliability, capability, and a supplier who gets it right the first time. That\u2019s why we ask the right questions upfront and put experienced machinists and estimators on every RFQ.<\/p>\n

Our Estimating Process<\/h2>\n

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Discovery & Part Review<\/h3>\n

Every quote begins with a detailed review of your prints, 3D models, and specifications. We look at material, geometry, tolerances, quantity, and end-use. If anything is unclear, we\u2019ll reach out, because understanding the “why” behind a part helps us machine it better.<\/p>\n

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Process Planning<\/h3>\n

We determine the most efficient and accurate way to make your part, whether it\u2019s Swiss turning, CNC milling, or a combination of operations. We also evaluate tooling, fixturing, and inspection strategies up front.<\/p>\n

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Pricing & Lead Time Estimation<\/h3>\n

We deliver a clear, honest quote with pricing that reflects the complexity of the work and the value of tight-tolerance, high-quality machining. We include realistic lead times and flag any risks we see early.<\/p>\n

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Communication & Follow-Up<\/h3>\n

We don\u2019t ghost. Our estimating team is responsive, professional, and available to talk through your questions. Need to compare options or adjust scope? We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

Ready to partner with a precision machining leader?<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Estimating with Precision and Purpose More Than a Quote, It\u2019s the Start of a Partnership Estimating is more than pricing. We strive to understand your needs, your tolerances, your timelines, and your expectations. We don\u2019t cut corners, and we don\u2019t rely on guesswork. Our quoting process is built around collaboration, transparency, and a deep understanding […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-337","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post-wrapper","thrv_wrapper"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/337","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=337"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/337\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":473,"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/337\/revisions\/473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/criterion.solotimes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=337"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}