Wall Thickness
Thin ribs, deep pockets, fragile posts and deformation risk around unsupported features.
Free DFM Review
Find the hard parts before they become expensive parts.
Send a CAD file and our engineers mark up the manufacturability risks: thin walls, tight corners, tolerance traps, material mismatches, finishing issues and process choices that can slow the build.
NDA first. No tooling commitment required. Feedback usually starts within one business day.
3 issues found before quote release
CAD FirstSTEP / STP / IGS / STL
NDABefore file review
Marked UpClear engineering notes
Process RouteCNC, casting, printing, finishing
What We Check
Design risk, cost risk and delivery risk in one review.
Tolerance Strategy
Which dimensions really need tight control, and which tolerances add cost without function.
Process Fit
Whether CNC, vacuum casting, 3D printing, sheet metal or a mixed route is the right build path.
Material Choice
Material substitutions, appearance constraints, mechanical needs and available stock sizes.
Surface & Finish
Edges, texture, color matching, anodizing, painting, plating and cosmetic inspection risk.
Batch Plan
How the first prototype can bridge into low-volume production without redesigning the part.
DFM Report
Marked Engineering Feedback
Wall Thickness Increase rib base radius to reduce machining chatter.
Tool Access Internal corner needs larger radius or split machining path.
Finish Risk Specify visible faces before anodizing or painting.
What You Receive
A practical review your team can act on.
The goal is not a theoretical design lecture. You get clear notes tied to the part, a recommended manufacturing route and the tradeoffs behind cost, lead time, tolerance and finish.
- Format
- Annotated screenshots or marked PDF notes, depending on file complexity
- Output
- Risk list, fix suggestions and process recommendation before production starts
- Best For
- New prototypes, low-volume builds, cosmetic parts and tolerance-sensitive assemblies
How It Works
From upload to manufacturable direction.
Share the File
Send CAD, drawings, material targets and visible surface requirements after NDA.
Engineer Review
We check manufacturability, quote risk and the most suitable process path.
Fix Before Build
You receive clear changes to reduce cost, lead time and part-quality surprises.
Quote with Context
The quote reflects the agreed route, inspection standard and finish expectations.
Common Issues
The small design details that usually cause big delays.
Sharp internal cornersNeed tool-radius changes or EDM/split-process discussion.
Unclear cosmetic facesFinishing and inspection standards need to be set before quote release.
Over-tight default tolerancesEvery unnecessary precision callout adds cost and review time.
Unsupported thin featuresFragile ribs and posts often need thickening, fillets or process changes.
Start with the CAD File
Send us your design. We'll tell you what to fix before you make it.
Free DFM feedback with every quote. English-speaking engineers. NDA before you share a thing.