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trucha · « **on:** Jun 20, 2009, 07:19:41 PM »

Just curious...how come MC does not manufacture his products in house?.....

kneedownnate · « **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 07:35:12 PM »

Seriously? Have you any idea how expensive it is to tool up to manufacture things on a small scale? In order to be able to sell things for even close to a decent price, you have to find a manufacturer who can and will make your parts to your specs and let them do the tooling up.

trucha · « **Reply #2 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 07:41:09 PM »

easy...just a question... u dont think MC can afford a least one CNC machine?

trucha · « **Reply #3 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 07:51:00 PM »

u dont need one machine for each part u produce, u can save several programs in one machine ...just different set ups...

4RunnerChevy · « **Reply #4 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 08:19:30 PM »

I have always just uploaded the CNC from the computer. Put 6 tools in the turret and go.

Ok it a bit worse than that, but I can definitly see why Marlin would hire out to Reputable sources. The machines I worked with cost $40K used.

trucha · « **Reply #5 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 08:45:20 PM »

ok...they have the computers...buy master cam, a used mach open some employment oportunities, totally control QC and get rid of the midle man....

kneedownnate · « **Reply #6 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 09:11:24 PM »

I'm sure it's been considered, but for all the parts they make I'm sure the costs far outweigh the current option.

trucha · « **Reply #7 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 09:22:10 PM »

MC is got a great customer base...most of our manufacturing is gone overseas( am not saying MC has done it), we used to be number one in exports...now we r number one in imports

kneedownnate · « **Reply #8 on:** Jun 20, 2009, 09:38:59 PM »

That changed to an extent when gas prices rose so high last year, it was no longer cheaper to have lots of stuff made overseas. I guess the only way you'll see more american jobs is if gas prices skyrocket again and stay there. I don't want that!

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #9 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 11:27:17 AM »

unclejpl4x4 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jun 21, 2009, 11:30:36 AM »

my buddies dad owns a machine shop they had 6 machines that cost 60K all fancy computed out/control + older school ones. + it takes up alot of space

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