Get Quotes for Prototypes from Inside MCAD

By DE Editors

Quickparts (Atlanta, GA) has improved the capability of its QuickQuoteonline quoting engine by enabling instant quotes from within theassembly mode of Alibre Design 3D parametric modeling software fromAlibre, Inc. (Richardson, TX). The QuickQuote add-on for Alibre letsyou get quotes for rapid prototypes for any and all parts inyour current assembly instantly. Previously, instant quotes were available onlyfor a single design in part mode.

QuickQuote analyzes your 3D CAD data in real time and generates acustomized, quote for the production of your part and now your Alibreassembly using the RP process, material, and finish of your choosing.QuickQuote provides quotes for SLA, SLS, FDM, and cast urethanes rapidprototypes. Price quotes for CNC machined parts, injectionmold tooling and parts, metal castings, and sheet metal parts areprovided within 24 hours. Quickparts says that all quotes are binding.

In other news, Quickparts recently announced the availability of new materials for its PolyJet Eden 500V rapid prototypingmachinery from Objet Geometries Ltd. The new materials, PolyJetVeroBlue, VeroWhite and 720 Translucent, join Quickparts’ existing lineof TangoGray and TangoBlack elastomeric materials.

PolyJet Eden 500V systems produce prototypes with precise featuredetails and a smooth surface finish. They are capable of build layersas fine as 16 microns (0.0006 inches), Price quotes for prototypes made from the newPolyJet materials can be obtained online using QuickQuote. Fullmaterial properties and data sheets are available online at Quickparts.

To learn more about Quickparts and its QuickQuote technology, click here.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.