Ordering

Analyze and Price a Design

The Analyzer scans your design and gives you instant feedback including warnings and errors. It will also instantly price your design.

Run the Analyzer periodically during your design process.

1. Choose menu Job > Price/Analyze.
2. On the right sidebar, review warnings and error messages displayed. If you click an error or warning, the corresponding part of your design will be highlighted.
3. Resolve as many issues as possible to ensure the job will run smoothly and ship on time.
4. The pricing dialog will appear, where you can specify the quantity and view the price.

Place an Order

1. Choose menu Order > Review & Place Order.
2. On the top of the pricing dialog, set the desired quantity.
3. Choose a shipping method, and click Order.
4. In the secure order dialog, enter the necessary information.
5. Click Submit.

Order Options

Consolidate Orders

Requesting shipment consolidation can reduce shipping costs.

1. Orders to be consolidated must be placed on the same day.
2. Choose menu Order > Review & Place Order and click Order.
3. On the bottom of the order dialog, check Consolidate shipment of orders placed today.
4. Orders marked for consolidation will only be held for up to 5 business days after completion.

Quick Turn Orders

Quick Turn Orders

Quick turn orders are offered for faster delivery (subject to acceptance review).

1. Choose menu Order > Review & Place Order.
2. In the pricing dialog, view the quick turn price and time options.

Quick turn orders must follow these specifications:

For 3D jobs:

1. Material: Aluminum 6061.
2. Small quantity (the threshold will be computed).
3. Min (x,y,z) ≤ 2.9 inch.
4. Mid (x,y,z) ≤ 11.9 inch.
5. Max (x,y,z) ≤ 29 inch.
6. No finishes.
7. No user defined threads.
8. Uncheck menu Job > Settings > Processes Required.
9. No Comments To Machinist.
10. Turned parts are currently not supported for quick turn.
11. Tolerances ≥ +/- .005″.
12. Inside corner arcs ≥ .125″.
13. Roughness ≥ 63.

For 2D jobs:

1. Material: Aluminum 6061 or 5052.
2. Small quantity (the threshold will be computed).
3. Mid (x,y,z) ≤ 23 inch.
4. Max (x,y,z) ≤ 47 inch.
5. No finishes.
6. No Comments To Machinist.
7. Tolerances ≥ +/- .01″.
8. Edge roughness ≥ 250.

Get Order Status

1. Choose menu Order > Request Order Status.
2. On the launched webpage, enter the required information.

Pre-Order Checklist

Carefully check your design before ordering to ensure parts satisfy your needs.

1. To get the lowest price possible, ensure your design adheres to our cost-reduction tips as closely as possible.
2. For all lines, check the position, numeric bar settings, and information on the status bar.
3. Use a magnified view to review intricate areas of your design.
4. Use menu View to look at all relevant views in 2D and 3D.
5. Use menu View > Model Bends to analyze bends and ensure they fit.
6. Select each command in the Job menu and review all information.
7. Review and confirm machining specifications.
8. Check for missing features, etc. to ensure completeness.
9. Ensure that every important tolerance and specification is specified. See eMachineShop’s general tolerance limits.
10. Parts may be vibratory tumbled to remove sharp corners. Specify otherwise if needed.
11. Add any desired finishes, such as powder coating, etc.
12. Ensure that parts fit together properly.
13. Carefully read and resolve as many advisory messages as possible.
14. Reordered parts may vary from prior orders. Use tolerances to specify allowable ranges.

Request a Manual Quote

In some circumstances you may deem it necessary to have your design manually quoted.

1. Press keys Ctrl + Alt + F3.
2. In the window that pops up, enter the necessary information.

Cost Reduction Guide

Reduce the cost of your parts by designing with these tips.

See our cost-reduction page to get the lowest price for your parts.