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title: "On-Demand Manufacturing | Upload a Part, Get Matched | OpenSpindle"
description: "Upload a part or a whole BOM and get matched with the right independent shop, across processes, in about 48 hours. Concierge sourcing, budget-first pricing, and NDA and DFM on request."
canonical: https://openspindle.com/manufacturing/on-demand
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# 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.

**~48h** quote turnaround | **Hundreds** of independent shops | **NDA + DFM** on request

## 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 | Lead time | Volume | Why it fits |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [CNC Machining](https://openspindle.com/capabilities/cnc-machining.md) | 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](https://openspindle.com/capabilities/sheet-metal-fabrication.md) | 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](https://openspindle.com/capabilities/3d-printing.md) | 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](https://openspindle.com/capabilities/injection-molding.md) | 4-8 weeks | 1,000+ | Production plastic parts once your volume justifies a tool, matched to a molder for your resin and tooling class. |

## 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 |

## 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.

## Shops on OpenSpindle

Hundreds of independent manufacturing shops across CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, injection molding, and more, matched to your part rather than a one-size-fits-all quote.

[Browse all shops](https://openspindle.com/manufacturers?capability=CNC%20machining)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is on-demand manufacturing?

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.

### How fast are quotes?

Most parts get a quote in about 48 hours. More complex parts, custom tooling, or a whole BOM with many line items can take a bit longer as we match each part to the right shop.

### What processes and materials are covered?

CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and injection molding, in metals and plastics, are all covered, and more processes are added as shops join the network. If you are not sure which process fits your part, upload it and we help you figure that out.

### How does shop matching work?

Your part is reviewed against the process, materials, tolerances, and volume it needs, then matched to independent shops in our network that are a good fit and can meet your budget. You get one all-in quote from the best match rather than a pile of quotes to compare yourself.

### Is my design kept confidential?

Yes. An NDA can be put in place before your design is shared with any shop, and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) feedback is available on request if you want a second set of eyes on the part before it quotes.

### Can shops inspect and certify parts?

Yes. Depending on the shop and what your part requires, you can request first-article inspection (FAI), dimensional reports from a CMM, certificates of conformance, material certifications, and lot traceability. Tell us the quality documentation you need when you request a quote so we match you to a shop set up to provide it.

## Related

- [Rapid Prototyping](https://openspindle.com/manufacturing/rapid-prototyping.md)
- [High-Volume Manufacturing](https://openspindle.com/manufacturing/high-volume-manufacturing.md)

## 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.