How to Get an Instant Price for Your 3D Design
Think of it like booking a cab. You upload your digital blueprint (STL), pick the material (plastic or metal), and see the price immediately. No phone calls needed.
The Rapid RFQ Engine
*Our engine uses your browser's power (WASM) to slice files locally. No design data is uploaded until you decide to order.
Step 1: The Design File
First, you need a 3D design file. The most common format is STL, STEP, or 3MF. When you drag this into our tool, your computer processes the file using a built-in slicer. This means we calculate the volume and surface area locally—your file stays on your machine until you are ready to confirm production.
Step 2: Choose Your Profile
Manufacturing partners provide Rate Cards. These are pre-configured combinations of a specific machine and material.
- Draft (PLA): Perfect for visual prototypes and low-stress parts.
- Engineering (Nylon/PC): For functional components requiring high heat or impact resistance.
- Specialized (Metal/Resin): High-fidelity finishes or professional-grade alloys.
Step 3: Quality Standards
Define the "Skeleton" and surface requirements of your part.
- Infill: The internal structure. 20% for look-and-feel, 50%+ for functional tools.
- Layer Height: Lower numbers (e.g. 0.1mm) mean higher resolution and smoother surfaces.
- Post-Processing: Request painting, bead-blasting, or chemical smoothing for consumer-ready parts.
Step 4: Confirm & Launch
Once you pick your options, our engine provides a binding price in ₹ (Rupees). When you click Confirm Order, your file is securely encrypted and transmitted to the partner's command centre. Production begins as soon as the payment is confirmed.
Need Custom Engineering?
Sometimes the instant engine isn't enough. Large assemblies, complex file formats, or bulk orders require a human touch. That's why we built the Manual RFQ System.
Learn how to request Custom Quotes →The Maker's Dictionary
- STL
- The standard file format for 3D printing. It describes the surface of your object as tiny triangles.
- Slicing
- The process of cutting your digital model into thousands of thin horizontal layers that the printer creates one by one.
- Tolerance
- How precise the dimensions are. "Tight tolerance" means the part will fit perfectly with other parts.
- RFQ
- Request For Quotation. Fancy talk for "How much will this cost?"