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No MOQ— from 1 piece to 10,000+

How Pricing Works

STEP 1

Upload Your CAD

STEP, IGES, or 3D PDF. Add your specs — material, quantity, finish, lead time.

STEP 2

DFM Review

An engineer reviews your design for manufacturability — included free with every quote.

STEP 3

Line-Item Quote

Detailed breakdown — material, machining, finishing, inspection. Typically within 24 hours.

What Drives Your Cost?

Select a process to see how cost breaks down — and how to optimize it.

CNC Machining

3-Axis, 5-Axis, Turning, Swiss-Type

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Cost Breakdown

Setup & Fixturing30%

CAM programming, workholding design, tool selection

Material25%

Raw stock cost, buy-to-fly ratio, alloy grade

Machine Time30%

Cycle time, tool changes, number of setups

Tolerances & Finish15%

Tighter tolerances and finer finishes add passes

Cost Reduction Tips

  • Standard tolerances (±0.005 in.) cost significantly less than tight (±0.001 in.)
  • Reduce setup count by designing features accessible from fewer orientations
  • Choose 6061-T6 or 303 SS for short lead times — always in stock
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Volume Pricing

Per-part cost drops as quantity increases — setup and programming costs amortize across more units.

Prototype

1–50 parts

Concept validation and initial testing

  • Typical turnaround: 1–5 days (3D) / 5–10 days (CNC)
  • Full material selection
  • Free DFM feedback
  • Basic finishes included
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Pilot Run

50–500 parts

Field testing and pre-production

  • Process optimization for repeatability
  • Inspection reports on request
  • Surface finish options (anodize, powder coat)
  • Consistent part-to-part quality
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Production

500+ parts

Lowest per-part cost at scale

  • Dedicated fixturing where justified
  • Full dimensional documentation
  • Material certifications (MTRs) available
  • Custom finishing and packaging
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does CNC machining cost?
CNC part cost depends on setup complexity, material, machine time, and tolerance requirements. Simple prismatic parts in aluminum run significantly less than multi-setup parts in titanium or Inconel. The primary driver at low volumes is setup — programming and fixturing costs are amortized across fewer parts. Upload your CAD file for a specific quote.
How much does 3D printing cost?
Cost scales primarily with material volume and technology. SLS and MJF batch-print, so per-part cost drops quickly with quantity. SLA produces fine features but is per-part. FDM is the most affordable for simple geometries. Post-processing (support removal, finishing) adds 10–30% depending on the technology and part complexity.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We quote from 1 piece to 10,000+. Every job is priced individually based on process, material, geometry, and finishing requirements.
What lead times should I expect?
3D printing typically ships in 3–7 business days. CNC machining and sheet metal typically ship in 5–10 business days for standard orders. Complex parts or specialty materials may take longer. Rush options are available — ask during quoting.
What is included in the quote?
Material, machining or printing, finishing, quality inspection, and standard packaging. Shipping is quoted separately based on destination and carrier preference. Every quote shows a line-item breakdown so you can see exactly where cost is allocated.
Do you offer volume discounts?
Per-part cost decreases at higher quantities because fixed costs (setup, programming, fixturing) amortize across more units. The exact savings depend on part complexity and process — upload your file with multiple quantity breakpoints and we will quote each tier.

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Upload your CAD files and receive a detailed, line-item quote — typically within 24 hours.

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