Very interesting conversation guys, thanks for all of the thoughts. As others have said, taking a big order can be a very secure source of income for a while, but it would have to be balanced against other income streams to work. Many a business has hit hard times if they have relied upon a single customer who then bails out. Teaming up on an order like that so that you can still maintain the shows and on line business could be a great way to bring in a steady large scale customer. As far as the testing, I see no reason not to quality test a product, but it is important that we understand what the test proves. Is boiling water to ice water a valid check and if so of what? Does this test prove the bead was annealed, that all the strain has been removed, etc.? If the test is valid for certain specifications, is it an appropriate test for all sizes and shapes of beads? All COE's? Will the the test reveal the majority of flawed beads? Is it possible to introduce flaws into the beads with the test? How much of the production should be tested? As an industry we should have these discussions, and if possible answer the questions one way or another, otherwise we could find ourselves forced to perform tests that make no sense whatsoever. Would love it if some materials scientist were out there and could weigh in.
Nikki
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