The Xometry Instant Quoting Engine can automatically quote thousands of different shapes, features, and configurations! To do it needs a suitable file type:
If the computational geometry algorithms of the Instant Quoting Engine can analyze your part geometry, it will be able to give you an instant quote.
If the algorithms cannot analyze your design, the line item quantity or value is high, or you added custom features, your part will require additional review by our engineers.
File types & requirements for getting instant quotes
STEP, STP, SLDPRT, STL, SAT, 3DXML, 3MF, PRT, IPT, CATPART, X_T, PTC, X_B, DXF
Solid/Parasolid file types like STEP, SLDPRT, IPT, PRT and SAT can quote in any process.
Mesh-based formats like STL, 3MF, and 3DXML can quote 3D printing services.
2D X_B and DXF files are specific to sheet cutting services.
Model-Based Definition (MBD) or Part Modeling Information (PMI) is not supported at this time and should be captured with an attached technical drawing on the quote.
Upper-level assembly files can be uploaded in an STP format but will require individual part files uploaded for quoting. Native CAD assembly files like SLDASM and IAM do not have solid model information and will not load on Xometry’s platform.
Please remove or suppress any multi-body features, such as installed inserts, before uploading part models.
File types for that can be quoted manually
If you only have technical drawings you can also upload them to the Instant Quoting Engine. In this case, you can configure the project requirements, specifying all necessary parameters – quantities, materials, finishing options etc. – and request a manual quote. File types that the platform supports:
DWS, DWF, DWG, PDF
How to prepare a perfect technical drawing
How to prepare a perfect technical drawing
Read our article that sums up all the specifications you need to take into account when preparing a technical drawing for any CNC machining project, and details the 10 steps to follow in order to get a flawless design.
❗Additional files for your parts
Our Instant Quoting Engine also allows attaching additional files to each part.
Attach a technical drawing to each part whenever you have it. It helps us to meet all your requirements and produce flawless parts.
You can add additional files on the part page as shown in the picture below:
