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Originally Posted by R1slowflyer  I do this for a living. I am in prototype manufacturing. Anything made in small runs is considered custom. I can guarantee you that if you called for a sample its something that was already made, and i f you need a proto I could give you a few shops that have a 2-5 day turnaround on any plastic molding. Just because they are great at mass production overseas, does not translate to prototyping.
I agree with the cad and email yes it could be quicker, but that also reflects in cost, a major factor in any proto.
Also if we are talking large quantities and high volume assembly overseas is cheaper, but with the smaller stuff shipping negates any cost savings from overseas. also the specifics are outrageous here. there are so many variables.
I am glad that you used to do this, but i have been doing this off and on for the past 8 years. In my experience you can save yourself alot of time money and hassle by sourcing the work to a local company!
enough of the thread stealing this is unions thread lets keep it on topic!
sorry james! |
Yes keep it on topic. Ill ask Degsy or Stoneman to clean this up.
As for the tank sliders. Im glad you guys are concerned and you all know better cheaper ways to make them. There is just one problem I see. None of you are making them and Traxxion are the only ones out right now so its a pretty useless debate about manufacturing, cost, and out sourcing in a bike build thread.