Engineer / Buyer Journey
Our end goal at HCW is for customers to develop a long term, direct relationship with our suppliers. The engineer-buyer journey below summarizes the steps to effectively achieve this.
Engage with hcw
1
You'd like to find a source for custom prototype or production parts. Share your needs with us & learn about our capabilities.
Process Selection
2
Tell us a specific process you're looking for or ask for our suggestion. We represent dozens of unique manufacturing disciplines.
rfq & quoting
3
Send us 2D drawings and 3D models and our suppliers will produce competitive quotes for you to evaluate.
design optimization
4
Open to design for manufacturability and cost-down suggestions? Collaborate with our network of knowledgable engineers who work for our suppliers.
production
5
Parts are produced by our suppliers and shipped directly to customers. All orders and payments are handled between customer and supplier.
grow relationship
6
Build a long-term partnership directly with our suppliers. HCW can stay front and center or shift back into a supporting role - whatever you prefer.
