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Frequently Asked Questions
What are CalCo's full capabilities?
Anything that involves differentiating your product or training
your people, we can do! We have the capability to cut virtually
all materials from the toughest grade of stainless steel to
ceramics, and we can cut materials of any thickness. The physical
cutting away of the product can be only half the job. We then
finish your product with paint, plating, etc. since the quality
of your product is often judged by its physical appearance.
Our finish options include top of the line catalyzed automotive
finishes, body filled deluxe finishes, nickel/chrome plating,
polish or satin chrome, electro less nickel, all other forms
of plating, black oxide, and anodizing. We work closely with
several case makers who provide us with a variety of solutions
to protect, carry and display your products.
We often get involved with the design and development of
exhibits and displays and we are open to new innovations.
We can engineer unique displays, working models and motorized
display stands to further enhance your product. We offer custom
fitted, permanent shipping containers that can stand up to
the rigors of shipping and repeated tradeshow use. We will
design and produce unique printed/collateral materials for
trade shows or displays. In addition, we have partners that
can help you provide corporate training for your staff and
distributors using CD ROM and the Internet. The multimedia
courses are available anytime and are helpful to illustrate
concepts, increase information retention and test knowledge.
What information does CalCo need to quote
a job?
The best and most effective way is to send the part with
a description of the work you want done. If your product or
part is very large, transportation can be difficult, so a
schematic and/or photos with the scale, weight and type of
materials will suffice. With this information we can provide
an accurate estimate, which can be confirmed upon receipt
of the actual product.
What kind of turnaround can we get?
Typical turnaround time is three to five weeks. Whenever
physically possible, we will adjust our schedule to meet yours.
Tell us when you need your displays, and we will tell you
if we can meet your deadline. Once we commit to a show date,
you can count on it. No, we don't have a drive up window,
but we've come close to it many times.
How do we organize specific shipping
requirements?
Communication is key. If you have specific requirements such
as shipping to an address separate from a billing address,
or if you need an item shipped directly to a trade show or
supplier, just let us know.
How do I specify what product characteristics
are unique and are focal points to the display?
Your input is very valuable and necessary. Often you will
receive the best cutaways if you tell us what features you
want to show and leave specific cutting designs up to our
skilled technicians. They have the knowledge and experience
to show and retain components in both the best and least expensive
way. We strive to show as much as possible in one view with
as simple a cut as possible.
If I can do all or some of the work in-house,
shouldn't I?
There are three ways of looking at this question:
- Financially: Because we specialize in making cutaways
and displays, we are experts and very efficient at it. Therefore,
it generally takes our technicians far less time to do a
cutaway. So, we are almost always less expensive than full
or even incremental in-house costs.
- Quality Control: We provide all cutting, clearance,
finishing and final fitting, plus base mounts and shipping
containers. All of these services must be coordinated, anticipating
the needs of the others. You should make one organization
responsible for your finished product - CalCo!
- Resources: Just because you can do something, doesn't
mean that is the best use of your resources (time and talent).
Most companies are continuously assessing what they should
and can do well, and then out-sourcing the rest.
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