How to Use the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine®
Check out this helpful guide to learn how Xometry works and all the features available to you in our proprietary platform.
Our AI-powered platform makes it easy to build your next project by giving you instant pricing, lead times, and DFM feedback for your custom parts.
With the Xometry Instant Quoting Engine®, you can instantly access the production capacity of 4,500+ manufacturers with wide-ranging capabilities, including CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, laser and sheet cutting, sheet metal fabrication, and more. In addition to our self-guided instant quoting experience, we also offer sales-assisted quoting requests. Visit our page for more information on requesting a quote.
If you have never used the Xometry platform before, you’ve come to the right place. The video above demonstrates how simple it is to get an instant quote.
For a more in-depth walkthrough of our quoting process, review the steps in the sections below.
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Step #1: Create Your Account and Add Billing Contact Information
If you haven’t already created an account, please do so now.
Head to https://login.xometry.com/signup/ and enter your information into the appropriate fields.
Need credit terms? To pay on terms or with a purchase order (PO), you must add billing contact information and submit a Terms Setup Form; If you still need to do so, you can start by going to your Account Settings page. Once finished, click the “Get Started” button in the payment terms section to begin the credit approval process.
Click here to learn how to set up credit terms and pay with a PO.
Step #2: Upload Your Files
After setting up your account, head to your personal dashboard and drag and drop or browse and upload your 3D models into the interface to receive instant pricing and lead times. Our secure file upload system accepts most CAD file types.
Our platform will start your quote with a recommended process and material, but you'll be able to customize your quote further in the next steps.
Not ready to upload your files? You can still check out our Xometry Instant Quoting Engine® by taking it for a test drive at xometry.com/testdrive/.
Step #3: Configure Your Parts
Click the “Edit Configuration” button or the part name to begin configuring your part. From the Configuration Page, you can specify your desired manufacturing process, material, finish, part quantity, and inspection report preferences.
You can also add features such as tapped holes, inserts, and part markings. Pricing and lead times will update instantly as you make selections. If you require documentation, such as certifications, or need to apply certain restrictions, such as ITAR, you can select these under the “Certificates and Supplier Qualifications” section. You can also leave notes for our engineers and manufacturing partners in the notes section at the bottom of the page.
When you are finished configuring the line item, select “Save Configuration” in the top right corner.
Step #4: Review DFM Feedback
For a detailed view of your uploaded CAD file, click on the “Analyze” tab. The results of our automated design for manufacturability (DFM) checks will be displayed here.
This feedback helps you address file issues and optimize your part design by highlighting areas that may require further consideration.
Step #5: Choose Your Lead Time
Our standard lead time option balances cost and manufacturing time. If you need your project sooner, look for our expedited option. If you have spare time, try our cost-saving economy option.
You can learn more about our lead time options in our article on the subject.
Step #6: Head to Checkout
When you are ready to place your order, click “Continue to Checkout” on the right to proceed to the checkout page. You can also share your quote with a purchaser or team member using the "Forward to Purchaser" button below the checkout button.
Fill in the requested information within the checkout screen. You can edit any information that needs updating. Once you're ready, just click "Place Order" and sit back and relax while we handle the rest.
Step #7: What's Next?
After placing your order, your project will undergo additional review by our engineers and be assigned to a highly-vetted supplier within Xometry’s manufacturing network.
If you want to check the status of your order at any time, you can click the order number on your Order History page. If you have any questions, our customer service agents and engineering experts are here to help.
After your initial order, it's easy to set up repeat orders. Check out our FAQ for more information on setting up repeat orders.
Ready to Start Your Next Project?
Become an Advanced User With These 5 Tips
As you become more familiar with our platform, we encourage you to take advantage of some of our resources for advanced users.
5 Tips for Advanced Users
Tip #1: Collaborate with Teamspace
Teamspace is a workspace within the Xometry platform that enables you to easily collaborate with other users on projects and custom part orders. It is your key to a unified Xometry experience, giving members of your team quick and easy access to quotes, order placement, part statuses, tracking information, and more.
Tip #2: Establish Credit Terms
Businesses can qualify for credit terms, allowing them to place orders with purchase orders (PO) under NET payment terms. With our automated credit review process, it's quick and easy to get started. Learn more about getting on terms within our knowledge base.
Tip #3: Integrate Xometry Directly Into Your Procurement System
Automate your purchase orders and save time and money by integrating our technology directly into your e-procurement system via Punchout. We partner with your IT team to quickly develop a simple solution that makes procuring parts from Xometry even easier and more efficient.
Tip #4: Go Green on Your Next Order
As part of our commitment to our Go Green initiative, we offset 100% of all CO2e generated from shipping your order. You can counteract the rest of your order’s manufacturing carbon footprint by supporting carbon offsetting initiatives and renewable energy projects.
Tip #5: Download the Xometry CAD-Add-in
You can get our instant pricing, lead times, and design-for-manufacturing feedback directly in your preferred CAD design environments. We offer CAD Add-ins for Autodesk Fusion, SOLIDWORKS, and Onshape.
The Xometry add-in analyzes CAD geometry and lets users select material, process, and quantity to get real-time pricing and lead times. This seamless integration of custom manufacturing quotes will enable you to move efficiently through your product development process with no platform switching and fast price optimization.