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Upload your CAD and get a priced estimate in minutes — our SolidWorks-driven quoting system measures your actual geometry, and a design assistant answers manufacturability questions while you wait. Estimates are confirmed by a real person before anything runs.
Get an instant quote — upload your CADAccepts SLDPRT and STEP (export assemblies as STEP). Not for ITAR or export-controlled files — send those by email below.
Prefer the traditional route? Email your files to sales@calwestmfg.com or call (909) 351-0081. A real person reads every RFQ.
What to send so we can quote fast
A 3D CAD file
Parasolid (.x_t), STEP or IGES. A 3D solid model — not just a PDF drawing — is what drives the tube laser and the bender.
Material
Alloy and temper, not just "aluminum". Material drives cost, lead time and whether the part fits our cutting envelope at all.
Quantity
Prototype quantity and expected production quantity. Pricing changes substantially between one part and a hundred.
A drawing for anything critical
Call out critical dimensions, tolerances and finish. Anything left unstated has to be assumed, and assumptions cost time in planning.
Your required date
If a date matters, say so up front. Current department lead times are shown live on our home page.
Check these before you model
- How our instant quote prices a job
- Machine capacity and maximum sizes
- Tube bend radius chart (CLR)
- K-factor and bend radius chart
- Tube bending design rules
Quote questions
What CAD files can I send for a quote?
The instant quote accepts SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and STEP files; export assemblies as STEP. We also take Parasolid (.x_t) and IGES 3D models.
Is the instant quote the final price?
No. The instant quote is an automated estimate from your model's geometry. A person at CalWest reviews every quote and confirms the price before anything runs.
What should I send with my CAD file?
Material (alloy and temper, not just "aluminum"), prototype and expected production quantity, and your required date if one matters. Add a drawing for critical dimensions, tolerances and finish.
How do I send ITAR or export-controlled files?
Email the files to the address on this page or call. Do not upload ITAR or export-controlled files to the instant quote. A real person reads every RFQ.
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