Ray Newman wrote:
> David,
>
> The point I was trying to make is that $1/part is over-the-top
> Ok, I am a cheap charlie, I could make $36/hour at a rate of $0.10/part (when I was soldering many years ago)
> So paying individuals at piece rate of around $0.10/part is doable but not high quality.
> OK, no problem. I understand.
> Local medium companies want at least $0.20/part. medium to high quality of workmanship.
> But being local I can supervise.
>
> But I am sure you can find MANY companies across USA for about $0.30/part with 100% guarantee.
>
> $1.00 part is way too high with a very long lead time.
>
> Ray
>   
Generally, contract manufacturers have to perform a "trial run" in order 
to ,make sure that your documentation is sound and
to make sure that they make a small amount of money. $1 per part for a 
preliminary test run sounds good to me.

The company here locally that I have perform low volumes with incredible 
quality, and a quick turn (7-10 days)  is

Mastek-Innerstep, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
Dave Duncan
520-405-6013 cell
520-294-0788 Office

--Bob Axtell
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