Update 4/30/2018: oof
Final quotes have just arrived, and they're actually a lot higher than I expected them to be. I am considering running this at a lower volume because I do not believe I can reach MOQ otherwise with this increased price. The new case would cost near $550, and the PCB, plate, gaskets, and screws would end up costing more. The revised kit pricing would be around $675, which is unacceptably high to me.
I'm going back to the drawing board a bit to see if I can make any changes that lower the price at all.
I am also now considering overseas manufacturing, but as a complete newbie in the field, I don't know where to go and what to use. As a student with finals week approaching, I don't even really have the time to look into it at the moment.
What do you guys think of this change in plans?
PS: If you've got another source I could look into for machining, let me know.
PPS: Also considering running 2 cases and ending the project.