Zero to CNC: Startup Founders Masterclass

Hardware startups fail at manufacturing more than any other stage. The reason is almost always the same: founders design parts that are impossible or prohibitively expensive to machine, then blame the machine shop when costs explode and deadlines slip.

This masterclass changes that. Taught from the perspective of a 70-year-old machine shop that has worked with hundreds of startups, this course teaches you exactly what your manufacturer needs from you to deliver quality parts on time and on budget. You will learn DFM principles, material selection, tolerance strategy, how to write a proper RFQ, how to evaluate quotes, and how to manage the production relationship.

What's Included:

• 15+ hours of HD video instruction
• DFM checklist and design review templates
• RFQ (Request for Quote) template and evaluation spreadsheet
• Material and process selection decision tree
• Cost estimation worksheet
• Vendor communication scripts and templates
• Certificate of completion
• Lifetime access

Format: Streaming video + downloadable .PDF and .XLSX resources — For: Hardware startup founders, product designers, entrepreneurs entering manufacturing