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Ordering prototype (3d printing, CNC machining, lasercutting) parts, reimagined. It's a major pain just to get a few parts made- first you find a company that
by fest 13y ago
Ordering prototype (3d printing, CNC machining, lasercutting) parts, reimagined.
It's a major pain just to get a few parts made- first you find a company that does that, e-mail them their design, they get back to you with a quote and you either accept it or go back to step 1.
What if you could just upload your design, select a material from catalogue and receive an instant quote. If you're happy with it, order the parts and then either pick them up in person or have them delivered.
- yankoff 13y agoThere are services like that. Check out https://www.ponoko.com https://www.ponoko.com
- fest 13y agoExactly like this (sad smile).
- 11thEarlOfMar 13y agoSupplyBetter: https://www.supplybetter.com/ https://www.supplybetter.com/ We use them constantly.
- HeyLaughingBoy 13y agowww.bigbluesaw.com for cutting.
- scoot 13y agoeMachineShop is the closest I've seen to a full-service bureau with online design and ordering. CAD your design, select your material, quantities etc - get real time quotes, refine your spec, and order on the spot. Not the cheapest for small quantities, but for a small run in production quality / materials, or larger actual production runs, they're excellent.
- danvoell 13y agoThere is a need for this type of product outside of 3D printing and laser cutting. The quoting process is way too cumbersome with large swings in pricing and quality. I run a small wire component manufacturing company. The only website I have seen who tries to hit upon the larger manufacturing market is mfg.com. And like other web companies that cater to manufacturing companies (thomasnet) they charge too much. If you ever decide to pursue this further don't hesitate to reach out. You could probably start out just mailing a list of projects to manufacturers.