How to Get the Quickest Quote for Precision Metal Fabrication
When you need a fast quote for metal fabrication, New Hampshire shop Sweeney Metal Fabricators is here to deliver. Our team provides most quotes within 24 hours of receiving a request!
When does a quote take longer than 24 hours? When a customer’s RFQ doesn’t include all the pertinent part information.
To help you get an ultra-accurate quote as quickly as possible, we’ve developed a simple checklist. Provide everything from the checklist, and you’ll have your sheet metal fab quote before you know it.
Your RFQ Checklist for Sheet Metal Fab and More
Our precision metal fabrication shop offers complete concept-to-production solutions, including:
Laser cutting
Punching
Forming
Hardware insertion
Welding
Grinding
Assembly
…and more!
Here’s everything you need to send our team when you’re ready to get a quote for custom manufacturing services:
RFQ: Request for Quote
There are two ways to request a quote from Sweeney Metal Fabricators.
Secure online form. Use our ITAR-compliant, cloud-based quoting system to upload all your part files and outline every detail of your project.
Email. Write to our team and provide all the necessary information. If your files are too large to send via email, you can instead share a link to the files in your Dropbox, Google Drive, or any other cloud storage system.
Two types of design files
Your RFQ should include two specific files, which will help us create the most accurate quote with no delay.
1. 2D drawing. Upload or attach a PDF of your 2D drawing. Be sure your drawing includes all of the necessary callouts, including:
Materials
Tolerances
Tapped holes
Finishing requirements
RFQs that don’t include a drawing often have to be redone once all a project’s details are known.
Another way to avoid re-quoting delays is to send the most up-to-date version of your 2D drawing. If it doesn’t align with the information in your 3D file, we’ll need to reach out to you to resolve the conflicting documentation.
2. 3D solid model. Customers forget to include their CAD files about 30-40% of the time—and this one oversight can have major implications. Used to visually represent your part’s features and to program toolpaths, the solid model is critical to fast and accurate quoting, CNC machining, and sheet metal fab.
Upload, attach, or link to your solid model file to avoid quoting and manufacturing delays. We can open any of these 3D file formats:
CSG
STL
OBJ
FBX
DAE
3DS
IGES
STEP
VRML or X3D
AMF
3MF
Proprietary specifications
Don’t forget to include your proprietary specifications, such as paint callouts!
Quantity and cost targets
Of course, we need to know the number of parts you’re seeking, but we’d also love to know your target price.
No, we will NOT charge you more if you have a larger budget. What we WILL do is notify you immediately if we’re unable to work within your stated budget.
The Sweeney team is committed to providing excellent service—even to those who aren’t our customers. If there’s an extreme difference between your budget and our price, we’ll inform you right away so you can find a shop that’s a better fit for your needs.
The Sheet Metal Shop for Quality-Focused Customers
Whether you need machining services or metal fabrication, New Hampshire’s most trusted shop is Sweeney Metal Fabricators.
