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How to Order Custom Machined Parts

Ordering from XC Machining takes four steps, from file upload to delivery. Upload your design, review your quote, approve production and track your parts.
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Four Steps From Upload to Delivery

Step 1: Upload Your Files

Send a 3D CAD file, such as a STEP file, or a 2D drawing. Add the material, the finish and the quantity. Our contact us form takes your files and sends them to our engineers. Your files stay private under our IP protection terms.

Step 2: Get Your Quote and DFM Feedback

Our engineers review your file for wall thickness, tolerance, material and process. DFM feedback and your quote arrive within 12 hours.

Step 3: We Manufacture Your Parts

Choose from 60+ materials and several processes. We make your parts by CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication or vacuum casting.

Step 4: Track and Receive Your Parts

We inspect your parts and ship them with the quality documents you ask for. Key in your tracking number to follow the parcel to your door. See our quality assurance page.

Need a Prototype or a Production Run?

The steps are the same for both. For a few parts to test, see our rapid prototyping page. For a repeat order, see high volume production. Surface treatments are listed on our surface finishing page.
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FAQs

Send a 3D CAD file, such as a STEP file, or a 2D drawing. Add the material, the finish and the quantity. Mark any critical tolerances on the drawing. A complete file lets our engineers review it fast and send an accurate quote within 12 hours.

You get DFM feedback and a quote within 12 hours of your file upload. Our engineers check wall thickness, tolerance, material choice and process. If something in the design raises cost or risk, we tell you in the same message, so you can change the file before production starts.

Yes. All uploads are secure and confidential. We also offer a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement on request. Your files are protected from the first quote to the final delivery. Read our IP protection page for the full terms, and ask us for the NDA before you send sensitive files.

When your order ships, we send you a tracking number. Key it into the carrier site to follow the parcel to your door. You can also ask for quality documents to ship with the parts. Examples are the CMM report and the Certificate of Conformance.