Stop losing money on
Machinist projects.
One bad offset on a client’s titanium billet turns your profit into a ten-grand paperweight you’re stuck paying for. Without a signed spec sheet, they’ll sue you for the material and the downtime while you're left staring at a wrecked spindle.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Material Liability Waiver' so you aren't footing the bill for expensive stock if a hidden defect in their metal ruins the part.
Client Ghosting
Without upfront financial commitment, clients can disappear mid-project.
Infinite Revisions
Without a documented scope of work, you risk doing unpaid tweaks forever.
Chasing Checks
Waiting 30 days for a paper check severely impacts freelance cash flow.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Machinist, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone understands the deliverables before work begins.
🛡️ What this change order covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
Platform Features
ESIGN-Compliant Workflow
Digital signatures built directly into the platform.
Upfront Deposits
Clients can pay immediately upon signing via Stripe integration.
Statement of Work
REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Machinist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- CNC Program G-Code Files
- Precision Lathe Turning and Threading
- 5-Axis Multi-Surface Milling
- Deburring and Edge Breaking
- CMM Inspection Data Report
- Custom Tooling and Fixture Fabrication
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Machinist services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when a client tightens the tolerances halfway through the run?
You kill the power and demand a signed Change Order; your contract should state that any spec changes after the first article is approved trigger an immediate price renegotiation.
How do I get paid for the three days I spent figuring out how to fixture their nightmare part?
Line-item your 'Setup and Fixturing' fees in the agreement so the client understands they aren't just paying for the chips on the floor, but the engineering required to hold the part.
A customer supplied bad alloy that's chewing through my carbide inserts—who pays for that?
Your contract needs to define 'Standard Tool Wear' and stipulate that any excessive costs resulting from subpar customer-supplied material are billed as a direct pass-through expense.