Working with Quickparts
Technical FAQs
QuickQuote® streamlines the manufacturing quote process by analyzing your 3D CAD data (based on volume and geometry), then produces an instant quote in the process and quantities you have specified. For anyone with questions or issues regarding the platform, review the frequently asked questions gathered below or contact us for more information.
Account Management
Registering for a Quickparts account is quick and easy. Simply click the “Sign In” or “Upload a Design” link from the navigation menu on this page. You can be quoting and buying custom parts in as little as 2 minutes.
Certain account information is required when you place an order. If you need to change your information for any reason, click the “Profile” button in the Account Menu when you have logged in.
QuickQuote®
QuickQuote® is the geometric analysis and instant quoting product behind Quickparts, made possible by a team of manufacturing experts and software development professionals. Its deployment is the commercialization of many years of development on the complex projects of geometric analysis, manufacturing process simulation, and automatic quotation creation.
Our system takes your uploaded 3D CAD files, analyzes them, and then produces a binding customized quotation instantly for the manufacture of your parts in the process and quantity you specify. The power is truly in the hands of the buyer, as you can do unlimited “what-if” scenarios to see how your pricing changes.
- Login to our system using your email and password.
- Upload your 3D CAD (STL) files.
- Select the manufacturing process, quantity, material, and lead time.
- Receive a custom binding quotation for the manufacture of your parts.
You can then buy your parts, save your project to start in the future, print or e-mail your quote for signoff, or discard your quotation entirely.
In the quoting process, we have a notes/special instructions area where any special requests can be made. Just enter in what your needs are; be very specific. Your project manager is an experienced engineer and will know what you are talking about.
Once a project is started, your project manager will also contact you directly by phone and your special requests can be communicated at that time.
Quickparts Process
Quickparts was built from the ground up for efficiency and to be very competitive. Let us show you how the power of Quickparts can be put to work for you!
When you are ready to proceed with your quote, simply click “Checkout” You will verify your shipping and billing information and then enter a Purchase Order (PO) number or credit card number. Quickparts currently accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
After you accept your quote and activate your project, you will be taken to the project activation screen.
On the project activation screen, you will be asked to provide or verify the following information:
- Your shipping and billing information
- Your Purchase Order or credit card number (on a secured server)
Once you have input all the necessary information, your project information is forwarded to your personal Project Manager. Your Project Manager will then contact you directly to do the following:
- Verify all the information that you provided
- Discuss any special circumstances or requirements that you have noted in your order
- Provide a preliminary delivery date.
From there, your parts are, produced, inspected, and shipped directly to you.
Your parts are shipped via Federal Express Priority Overnight (unless you have specified another shipment method on the activation form. They are carefully packaged to protect your custom manufactured parts while in transit
Your Project Manager will call you to verify that your order was delivered and that the parts were acceptable. If there is a problem with your parts, tell your Project Manager about any issues during the follow-up call.
