Working notes on EDC parts manufacturing
What we learn from quoting and routing EDC jobs — material choices, finishes that hold up, and the decisions that change a price more than buyers expect.
Why 25 pieces costs more than a quarter of 100
Small-batch CNC pricing is dominated by setup, not cutting. What actually drives the per-piece price on an EDC run, and the four changes that move it most.
EDC finishes that survive a pocket: stonewash, bead-blast, anodize
A machined part with a sloppy finish looks worse than an average part finished well. What stonewash, bead-blast, Type III and PVD each do, and which to specify for EDC.
Titanium Grade 2 vs Grade 5 for EDC parts
Grade 2 anodizes into deeper colour, Grade 5 holds threads. Which titanium to specify for knife scales, pen bodies and flashlight parts — and what each costs to machine.
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