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Do you manufacture any custom projects?

Quick Answer:

Yes, if there's a product you want that we don't offer, or if you want to have a modified version of an existing project, we can negotiate a custom OEM project.

Most OEM projects start around $5,500.00 for engineering and development which includes one fully functional unit. After development and your approval of the prototype, you could purchase on a unit cost we agreed to in our development phase. The unit cost depends heavily on quantity, complexity, and enclosure construction.

Further Details:

Project Cost:

P.I. Engineering has a minimum project cost of $5,500.00 for a custom project. The actual project development cost will be decided during the project negotiation period.

Prototype:

The agreed project cost will cover one working prototype. After the prototype has been approved by you we can begin manufacturing any additional units you may have ordered.

Enclosures:

The material you choose for a device enclosure will affect the final cost of the device.

Aluminum:

For small quantity orders you may find an aluminum enclosure to be cheaper due to its malleability and ease to machine. Metal enclosures are more durable, but may have a higher cost per unit. An aluminum enclosure will work better in an industrial environment.

Cast Plastic:

For smaller quantity orders we may be able to cast the enclosures in our own casting shop. This option may not be available, depending on the size and complexity of the enclosure.

Molded Plastic:

For larger quantity orders molded plastic enclosures may be the ideal solution for you. Plastic molds tend to be expensive to machine, but larger-quantity orders make the cost of molded plastic enclosures more practical. Molded plastic enclosures usually have a lower cost per unit than our other enclosure options.

Quantity:

Smaller quantity orders may have a higher cost per unit. Aluminum or cast plastic enclosures are usually more cost effective for smaller quantity orders.

Larger quantity orders usually have a lower cost per unit. Plastic molds tend to be expensive to machine, so larger-quantity orders make the cost of molded plastic enclosures more practical.

Pursuing a Custom Project:

If you are interested in pursuing a custom project please end us an email using the P.I. Engineering Contact Form located on our website.

You can find this form on the following page of our web site: Company Information

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Last update: 2008-03-28 10:58
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