Upload CAD. Quote in hours. Parts in days.
For engineers who need parts now, not next month. 4-hour average quote response. CNC in 5 days. 3D printed parts in 3 days. We handle the manufacturing; you focus on the design.
On demand manufacturing
Drag-and-drop STEP file on quote form. Include material, finish, quantity, and any drawings. NDA signed on request before file review.
Four steps from CAD to delivery.
Upload CAD
Drag-and-drop STEP file on quote form. Include material, finish, quantity, and any drawings. NDA signed on request before file review.
Receive quote
Engineers review for manufacturability within 4 hours (business hours). Written quote with DFM feedback, pricing by quantity breakpoint, and lead time.
PO & production
Confirm quote with PO or online payment. Material ordered, CAM programmed, production scheduled. Status updates at key milestones.
QC & ship
First-article inspection, final QC, packaging. DHL Priority to 50+ countries. Tracking number and invoice provided. Typical transit 3–5 days USA/EU.
Actual timelines by process.
| Process | Standard | Rush (1.5–2× cost) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC machining (simple) | 3–5 days | 2 days | Aluminum, brass, steel — common materials in stock |
| CNC machining (complex) | 7–10 days | 4–5 days | 5-axis, tight tolerances, specialty materials |
| SLA 3D printing | 2–3 days | Same day | Standard resins — functional prototypes |
| SLS 3D printing | 3–5 days | 48 hours | Nylon PA12, PA12-GF — production-quality prototypes |
| MJF 3D printing | 3–5 days | 48 hours | HP Multi Jet Fusion — best mechanical 3D print option |
| Sheet metal | 5–10 days | 3–5 days | Laser cut + bend, aluminum and steel |
| Injection molding (soft tool) | 14–21 days | 10–14 days | Aluminum rapid tooling + production-material parts |
| Vacuum casting | 7–10 days | 5–7 days | Silicone mold + 20–50 PU copies |
| Finishing (anodize, paint) | +3–5 days | +2 days | Added to base production lead time |
Honest numbers from our shop floor. Lead times start from PO confirmation and include QC. Rush service available at 1.5–2× cost for critical deadlines.
Upload CAD — questions
How fast is "on-demand" at PifyC?
Quote response: average 4 hours during business hours, under 24 hours for complex RFQs. First-article production lead times: CNC 3–7 days, 3D printing 2–5 days, sheet metal 5–10 days, injection molding prototypes 14–21 days. Rush service available at 1.5–2× standard cost for same-day quote + next-day production start on simple parts.
Do I need a drawing, or is CAD enough?
For 80% of parts, 3D CAD (STEP file preferred) is enough — we extract dimensions directly from the model. For parts with critical tolerances, surface finish callouts, GD&T requirements, or special materials: provide a 2D drawing (PDF) with the 3D model. Our engineers can generate a drawing from CAD if needed, but direct drawings eliminate ambiguity.
What CAD file formats do you accept?
Preferred: STEP (.step, .stp) — universal format. Also accepted: IGES (.igs), Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b), SolidWorks (.sldprt), Pro/Engineer / Creo (.prt), Autodesk Inventor (.ipt), Fusion 360 (.f3d), Catia (.CATPart). For 2D drawings: PDF is standard, DWG and DXF also accepted.
Can I get multiple quotes for different quantities?
Yes — quote-for-quantities is standard. Typical quote includes 3 breakpoints (e.g., 10 / 100 / 1,000 parts) to show volume discounts. This helps you select the right quantity when cost is tight. Let us know your target quantity range in your RFQ and we'll price accordingly.
How do I upload CAD files?
Three options: (1) Quote form on /quote.html — drag-and-drop file upload, most common method. (2) Email directly to [email protected] with files attached. (3) Large files (>100 MB) or sensitive files — request a secure upload link (SFTP or OneDrive) and we'll send a private transfer link. NDAs signed before receipt on sensitive files.
What countries do you ship to?
50+ countries regularly. Primary markets: USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, France, Italy, Japan, Korea, Australia, Israel. DHL Priority Express standard (3–5 business days to USA). For non-urgent shipments, FedEx Economy or sea freight available for cost reduction. EU customs cleared through our EU-registered freight partner.
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