Question 1

How quickly will I receive a quotation?

Accepted Answer

Most quotations are returned within 24 working hours. Simple turned or milled parts are often priced the same day; assemblies, multi-process jobs and requests requiring a material enquiry may take up to two working days. If a quotation will take longer, we tell you when to expect it rather than leaving you waiting.

Question 2

What files do you need to quote?

Accepted Answer

A 3D model in STEP, Parasolid (X_T) or IGES is enough to start. Where the part carries tolerances tighter than ISO 2768-m, GD&T, surface finish callouts or thread specifications, please add a dimensioned 2D drawing as PDF or DWG. Telling us the quantity, material and required finish avoids a round of questions and usually gets the price back the same day.

Question 3

Is there a minimum order quantity?

Accepted Answer

No. We machine single prototypes as readily as 20,000-piece releases. There is a minimum order value on very small jobs to cover setup and programming, which we state clearly in the quotation — there are no charges that appear later.

Question 4

What actually drives the price of a machined part?

Accepted Answer

Four things, roughly in order: the number of setups, cycle time, material cost and the tightest tolerance on the drawing. A tolerance of ±0.01 mm where ±0.1 mm would function can add 30 % to the price, and a feature that forces a fourth setup can add more. Our quotations flag these drivers so you can decide whether the requirement is worth the cost.

Question 5

What is the tightest tolerance you can hold?

Accepted Answer

±0.005 mm on machined features and ±0.002 mm where grinding is added. Achieving these figures depends on material, geometry and part size — a tolerance that is routine on a 20 mm steel shaft is demanding on a 400 mm aluminium plate because of thermal expansion alone. Mark the critical dimensions on your drawing and we will tell you honestly what is achievable and what it costs.

Question 6

Do you review my design for manufacturability?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on every quotation and at no charge. A process engineer checks tolerance stack-up, wall thickness, internal corner radii, tool access, thread depth and datum scheme, and returns specific suggestions — for example, opening an internal radius from 2 mm to 3 mm to allow a larger cutter, which can shorten cycle time by 20 % with no functional change.

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