Pre-Qualify- 

• Can we do it? Can we do it efficiently?

• Is it something that fits our business model?

• If NO, do we have a source to manufacture it for us?

Basic Process

• Material requirements

• Tolerance requirements

• Machine Capacity

• Operation Layout

Machining Process

• Tooling requirements

• Machining Process

• Cycle Time

Quoting Process

• Apply machine time, labor hours, and tooling costs

• Apply potential discounts (supplied material, tooling, work holding, etc)

• Consider quantities and related cost of scale discounts

Submit Quote to customer

Follow up with the customer to ensure accuracy of process and pricing