|
Frequently Asked Questions
|
You can now order custom machined parts via the internet at the click
of a mouse! eMachineShop is a remarkable new service that gives you the
power to make custom parts - whether it's one part for a racing bicycle
or a million parts for a new product. eMachineShop takes the trouble
out of getting custom parts by providing free CAD design software
you download, which gives you expert design feedback instantly,
computes an exact price in seconds and lets you conveniently order via
the web. |
To know what kinds of parts we can make, please browse our application pages.
We encourage you to download our
easy-to-use software and determine for yourself whether eMachineShop
can meet your needs. You can specify special requirements using
"Comments to the Machinist". If you are unsure your job is practical,
rest assured that we will not accept a job we can't properly fabricate.
See types of machining we do. Also see the photo gallery and project gallery for examples of our capabilities.
|
|
You don't waste time traveling, calling, faxing or emailing to
conventional machine shops, reviewing quotation, resolving issues, etc.
Your total project time is reduced up to 90%. Try it once and you'll
never want to work in any other way.
|
|
The eMachineShop intelligent software tells you if your design can be
machined at the click of a button. You don't have to be an engineer and
you don't have to wait hours or even days for a machinist to review
your job.
|
|
We can handle any amount from 1 to 1,000,000.
|
|
|
We offer a wide variety of finishes and materials. For the current list, please download the software and select Job | Settings | Finishing. Additionally you can specify a special finish using the "Comments to the Machinist" feature or special materials using Job | Material | Request Special Material. |
If the process you need is a secondary operation such as a special
surface finish and not yet supported we recommend to specify your needs
using Comments to the Machinist or use eMachineShop for
part of your job and complete it elsewhere. |
|
|
|
Yes, please use the corresponding check box in the CAD software.
|
|
|
|
Give us a try anyway - our approach will save you time, give you
instant expert feedback, offer machines you might not have, and lower
your cost.
|
|
We recommend to run a small test job or purchase small quantities of materials from a material vendor.
|
Purchasing managers and agents can now simplify their job by having
engineers and designers develop parts in eMachineShop. This:
- Avoids time wasted drafting requests for quotations
- Gets prices in seconds instead of days
- Avoids the need for complex purchase orders since the special CAD software includes all purchasing information
- Decreases the number of suppliers as eMachineShop covers a broad range of processes
- Allows for what-if pricing to optimize price and delivery time
Whether
your firm is small or large, you can streamline
your purchasing process. eMachineShop is ready to help
|
Definitely, we have a number of conventional machine shops that are regular customers. We can help for:
- Capabilities beyond your shop
- Overload periods
- Jobs that are too small or too large for your shop
|
|
Yes and shipping cost is automatically calculated in the software.
|
