Frequently Asked Questions
We do, but only on cylindrical parts. We also have limited surface grinding capabilities for flat components. However, we currently do not offer profile grinding for edge profiles, such as on a knife blade or other non-round components.
No. We manufacture components with more open tolerances, for many customers who initially sought out our assistance for their close tolerance work and returned to us for less critical parts.
Our niche is manufacturing parts that you can hold in your hand. We can manufacture larger parts, depending upon the part size, features, and tolerances. Please refer to guidelines per department.
Yes. These are just two of the many Material Treatment services we can assist you with, and include in your quote. PGI has partnered with trusted specialists for these services, and we manage the process from start to finish.
No, unfortunately we do not provide bar grinding services.
There are no minimum quantities. Typical lot sizes range between 100 and 5000 pieces, although we deliver in the tens or even hundreds of thousands yearly on many components. Note that smaller sized lots, including prototypes, have a higher price per piece than larger lots. The larger the lot, the lower the price per piece as the fixed cost of setup is applied across the larger quantity.
We prefer to include it in your quotation since our certified vendors offer us competitive pricing and delivery. If you prefer to utilize your sourced material, please let us know in advance of quote. Upon order receipt, we’ll calculate and advise of the amount of material required to complete the order and schedule production once you confirm our receipt date for the material.
With very few exceptions, ordering larger quantities will reduce per piece price, as the fixed cost of setup is applied across the larger quantity. Please include the price break quantities which make sense for your operations, and we will quote accordingly.
A blanket purchase order offers higher volume pricing, and is a cost-reducing option for components with a stable design and higher volume usage. It helps cut costs and shortens lead times, since we build your components into our schedule and have them ready to ship when you need them.
Tooling charges cover the cost of non-standard tooling, such as custom work holding or special drills, boring bars, or other tooling required to manufacture your specific component. This specified tooling and work holding provides the most efficient, quality-conscience processing and its cost is generally offset by higher quality and reduced cycle time- which in turn impact price per piece, providing significant savings over time for high volume components.
Lead times are dependent upon manufacturing complexity and order quantity. We allocate a week for receipt of the specified material, with the remainder based upon manufacturing processes. Parts requiring only one operation, such as Swiss machining, will have much shorter lead times than those requiring multiple operations, such as machine / grind / chrome plate / grind.
Lead times are shorter for service grind only components, and generally range from 2-3 weeks.
Our promise date takes into consideration manufacturing lead time, our current backlog in each relative department, and appropriate padding for unexpected delays. Your order will be on your dock by this date, at the latest!
We understand the need for responsiveness, and as a matter of course, move orders through for quicker deliveries upon request.
When a more rapid turnaround is required and additional man hours are necessary to complete the order by your requested expedite date, an expedite charge may be applied to the order to cover these costs.
Unfortunately, in some circumstances, the availability of material, the length of manufacturing processes, or our earlier commitments limit us from expediting any given order.
More Questions?
If you have additional questions about our capabilities or specific components you need manufactured, contact us today.