Independent metal AM
Make outsourcing quotes comparable.
A supplier directory and lead-routing service are deferred. Use a consistent brief for your own supplier shortlist.
Your quote brief
- Alloy, qualified process and material certificate requirements.
- Part geometry, accepted quantities, delivery schedule and repeat order expectations.
- Tolerances, surface finish, support removal and heat-treatment requirements.
- Inspection plan and accepted-part criteria.
- Separate recurring piece price, freight, non-recurring setup and qualification.
Bring the quote back to the model
Confirm whether scrap, finishing and freight are included before adding separate cost fields. Compare the delivered accepted part, not a build-only price.
Compare outsourcing with ownership →