![outsourced contract machining](/Portals/11/Blog%20Images/Images/Questions-Before/outsourced-machining.jpg)
Outsourced contract machining allows companies around the world to save time, money and resources every year. However, in order to speed up the manufacturing quoting process and get your parts made within the time frame and budget that you need, there are a few questions you should have answered internally first.
Questions to Answer About Your Contract Machining Needs:
- What is my budget to produce this part?
- What is my timeline to have the part in my hands?
- How many parts do I need?
- How often will I need my parts run?
- What material(s) will best suit my part? (Not sure? We can help you figure it out!)
- What is the possibility that my part design will change over time?
Having these questions answered ahead of time can help you speed up the quoting process as well as the manufacturing process, saving both you and your manufacturing company in the long run.
Are you in the process of looking for a contract machining company to work with? Download this free checklist for Qualifying and Selecting a Contract Manufacturing Company to help you choose the right company for your business.
![contract machining checklist pdf](/Portals/11/Blog%20Images/Images/Ebook/MM-CTA-bar-checklist.png)