Manufacturing
On-demand manufacturing from independent shops
Upload your part once and get a best-match, all-in quote from the right independent shop, across processes, in about 48 hours. Concierge sourcing for your whole BOM, with a dedicated human, NDA, and DFM available on request.
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How OpenSpindle works
We tap our partner network. You get the best-match quote.
Upload your part and we tap our network of partner shops to get you a competitive, all-in quote that is the best match for the job.
One upload
A CAD file or a sketch. That is the whole ask on your end.
Your best-match quote
Sourced from the partner shops set up for your exact part.
All-in, on your timeline
Machining, finishing, and shipping detailed to your turnaround.
Processes
One upload, matched to the right process
Send a part and we match it to the process that fits, no need to know which shop or process is right before you ask.
| Process | Typical lead time | Volume | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNC Machining | 1-2 weeks | 1-10,000 | Milled and turned parts in metal or plastic, matched to a shop with the right machines and tolerance for your design. |
| Sheet Metal Fabrication | 1-2 weeks | 1-5,000 | Parts cut, bent, and formed from sheet stock, matched to a shop set up for your gauge and finish. |
| 3D Printing | 1-5 days | 1-500 | No tooling and the fastest way to get a real part, matched to the printer and material your design calls for. |
| Injection Molding | 4-8 weeks | 1,000+ | Production plastic parts once your volume justifies a tool, matched to a molder for your resin and tooling class. |
Compare approaches
How on-demand compares
| Approach | Best for | Lead time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenSpindle marketplace | Concierge sourcing across your whole BOM, matched to the best-fit shop at a fair price, with one contact throughout | ~48h to quote | fair fee |
| Source shops yourself | Slow outreach and uneven responses, with the work of comparing quotes and capabilities on your own | days to weeks | your time |
| A single vendor | Limited to whatever processes that one shop runs, with less price tension on your quote | varies | often higher |
How to choose
What on-demand gets you
One upload covers your whole BOM
Send every part in your build, across processes and materials, and get matched to the right shop for each one instead of sourcing each part separately.
Budget-first, fair fees
Tell us your target price and we work to match you with a shop that fits it, rather than marking up a quote after the fact.
A dedicated human, plus DFM
Get a real point of contact who knows your project, not just an instant number, with design-for-manufacturability feedback available when your part needs it.
Quality and inspection when you need it
First-article inspection, CMM reports, material certifications, and lot traceability are available on request, so a regulated or safety-critical part comes with the documentation to back it up.
Beyond the part
Sourcing does not stop at a raw part. Threaded inserts, finishing and plating, and assembly or sub-assembly can be handled in the same order, so parts arrive ready to use.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
On-demand manufacturing is getting a part made as you need it, without carrying inventory or committing to a single vendor upfront. Upload your design once and get matched to an independent shop with the right process, materials, and capacity for that specific part.
Get matched with a shop
Upload a part or a whole BOM and get matched with the right independent shop for it, with a quote back in about 48 hours.
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