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Last reviewed: 2026-11-11
Pilot RFQ checklist (100–500 parts)
Direct answer: A useful pilot RFQ is short and complete: who you are, quantity band, ship-to country, a CAD link, process interest, and the few tolerances or cosmetic faces that matter. Vague “can you make this?” emails get ignored.
Checklist
- Quantity band — e.g. 100–300 or 300–500 (not “some”).
- Ship-to country — duties and lead time depend on it.
- CAD link — STEP for CNC/mold conversations; STL/3MF acceptable for print-only. Prefer a shareable Drive/Dropbox/Onshape/WeTransfer link.
- Process interest — additive, CNC, bridge mold, or unsure.
- Must-haves in one paragraph — critical tolerances, cosmetic faces, material preference, deadline if real.
- Cert needs — say so early if medical/auto/aerospace apply.
What you can skip (for a first reply)
- Perfect drawings for every draft revision
- Exact unit-price targets before process is chosen
- Account signup on our site (there is none)
After you send it
Use our pilot RFQ form or the same fields in email. We aim to reply in two business days with process notes and next steps. See how it works.