Machining, Prototyping

Prototyping is a process done by manufacturers that do one-offs to engineering businesses.

Prototypes are often complicated and need suppliers which are willing to work with small projects where feedback is important, for example, to make changes to a design.

Depending on its size and design, prototyping can be done by many workshops. Some prototyping projects are small and simple while others are large, complicated and valuable.

1. START A PROJECT

Upload your drawings in almost any format, such as PDF, DXF, DWG, or Solidworks.

2. RECEIVE QUOTES

Interested suppliers will get in touch with you and provide a quote directly, saving you time.

3. TRACK PROJECTS

Use our Buying Platform to track the progress of your project and receive messages from suppliers.

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This service is 100% free for buyers to use - this is because we are a supplier-funded network.

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Qimtek can post your project(s) to our Supplier Members with a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that will need to be signed before they access any of your drawings or contact details. You can either upload your own above or use the generic Qimtek form.

Project Deadlines

Although it is widley known that Qimtek can help you to get quotes the same day, we suggest that to maximise your response you provide our Supplier Members up to five days to quote. If your project is more urgent than this please check the box below and we will be in touch.

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We will endevour to get back to you within 2 hours to discuss and publish your project. (Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm).

Quick Post: Project Details

To help you to get the best possible response, prices and right type of suppliers in contact with you, please be as specific as you can. For example by letting the potential supplier know if there could be future work available might produce better quotes.

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You can add up to 5 parts in this section. However, if you have more you can always upload a bill of materials file above or discuss this with your sourcing account manager when they contact you.

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