File checks · CNC milling

Automatic file and manufacturability checks for CNC milling

SeekMake checks every uploaded STEP and STL file automatically: it measures the part, flags features that are hard to make and, for mesh files, repairs common errors. Fewer quotes stall on a bad file.

A milled part can look fine in a viewer and still be a problem on the machine: walls too thin to hold, internal corners sharper than any end mill can reach, or holes deeper than a standard drill. Catching these at upload means the buyer hears about it before you have spent time quoting. Mesh files exported from design tools also tend to carry errors that block an accurate measurement.

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yourshop.com/instant-quote
SeekMake instant quote widget: a part being analysed and priced, with material options and a cart
Key factsLast updated
Built for
3-axis, 4-axis and 5-axis milling shops
Customers upload
STEP and STL
Price follows
Your rates, setup and margins
Checked
Every upload, automatically
Mesh repair
Normals, edges, intersections
Result
Fewer stalled quotes
The problem

Bad files stall quotes and orders

Manual file reviewback and forth

  • Files opened one by one
  • Problems found after the quote
  • Emails asking for a new file
  • Jobs delayed before they start

Automatic checkschecked on upload

  • Every file checked on upload
  • Problems shown before the price
  • Broken meshes repaired automatically
  • Jobs start on time
Demo

See SeekMake in action

Watch a customer upload files, get prices and check out, then see the order arrive in the shop’s dashboard.

SeekMake demo video: upload files, see prices and check out
How it works

Checked while the customer waits

The checks run in seconds, as part of the instant quote.

  • 01
    MeasureSize and key features are measured.
  • 02
    CheckHard-to-make features are flagged.
  • 03
    RepairCommon mesh errors are fixed with one click.
yourshop.com/instant-quote
Quote widget: uploaded part with automatic geometry checks, options and price
Fully customizable

A quote widget that looks and works like your website

Choose what customers fill in and what they can pick, then style it to match your site. Your customers never see the SeekMake name.

  • Input fields
  • Options customers can pick
  • Post-processing
  • Finishes
  • Certifications
  • Colours
  • Layout
  • Design and fonts
100% white labelYour logo, your colours and your domain on the widget, the customer portal, emails, quotes and invoices.
ColourLayoutCorners
Your shophousing_top.step
Ready to price4/4
  • Tool access
  • Pocket depth
  • Inner corner radii
  • Setups needed
Material
Aluminium 7075
Finish
Bead blasted
Tolerance
±0.05 mm
Threads
6 × M4
Inspection
First article report
Quantity: 20
€980.00
Ships in 6 working days
Add to cart
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Example widget. Prices are illustrative.
Your pricing rules

Price CNC milling the way your estimator does

These are the inputs you control. Example values are for illustration only.

StockStock blockRaw block size from the part's bounding box plus your allowance
RemovalMaterial removalVolume to remove, priced by your machine rate and material
SetupsNumber of setupsExtra setups for features on several sides of the part
ToleranceTolerance classStandard or precision tolerances, each with its surcharge
FinishSurface finishAs machined, bead blasted, anodized or powder coated
QtyQuantity breaksSetup spread over the batch, lower unit price at volume
Customer portal

Customers track every quote and order themselves

Each customer gets a portal on your domain with their quotes, orders, invoices and messages, so they stop emailing you for status updates.

  • 01
    Quotes saved automaticallyEvery upload becomes a quote the customer can reopen, edit and order later.
  • 02
    Order status and chatProduction status and a message thread on each order.
  • 03
    Invoices and receiptsDocuments generated from the order, in your branding.
portal.yourshop.com/quotes
Customer portal listing quotes and their status
Grow your sales

Features that help you win more orders

Instant prices bring the requests in. These features turn more of them into paid orders.

Automatic follow-ups

Customers who didn’t order get reminder emails on the schedule you choose.

See who viewed the quote

Know when a customer opens a quote, so you follow up at the right moment.

Customer portal

Customers reopen quotes, reorder and track production without emailing you.

File repair

Broken meshes are fixed automatically, so fewer quotes stall on a bad file.

Email to quote

Forward an RFQ email and a draft quote is created for you to review.

Discounts and coupons

Offers for new customers, repeat buyers or large orders.

And more: order tracking, analytics, custom emails and online payments.

Not sure it fits your shop?Book a discovery call. We look at your process, your pricing and your website together.
Comparison

Manual review vs SeekMake checks

ComparisonManual reviewSeekMake
When files are checkedAfter the RFQOn upload
Mesh repairSeparate softwareBuilt in
Customer feedbackBy emailOn screen
Time per fileMinutesSeconds
ConsistencyDepends on the personSame checks every time
Time saved

What instant quoting saves your shop

Hours saved per month
35 h
Cost saved per month
€1,591

Assumes about 1 minute to review each automatic quote and 4.33 weeks per month. Change the sliders to match your shop.

Back office

Everything after the order, in the same place

Order page with production status and customer chat

Orders and customer chat

Each order carries its files, price breakdown, delivery date and a thread with the customer.

Production board with jobs grouped by status

Production board

Jobs move from quote to production to shipping, grouped by status and machine.

Printable work order instructions

Work orders

Printable instructions with part, material, quantity and inspection fields.

Analytics with revenue, orders and visitors

Reports

Revenue, orders, quote-to-order rate and visitors in one view.

CustomersDiscounts and couponsShipping rulesMachinesMaterialsCustom emailsJob queuePayments: card, PayPal, bank transfer
Integrations

Works with the tools you already use

Integrations: Google Drive, QuickBooks, Trello, Google Sheets, WordPress, Shopify
FAQ

Questions shops ask before switching

Which mesh errors are repaired?

Inverted normals, bad edges, and overlapping or intersecting triangles.

Are problem files rejected?

No. You decide: show a warning, block the price or send the part to a manual quote.

Which files are checked?

Every STEP and STL file uploaded through your widget.

Why do STL files cause trouble when quoting milled parts?

An STL is a mesh of triangles rather than exact geometry, and exported meshes often have inverted normals or bad edges. SeekMake repairs common mesh errors so the part can be measured, though many machinists still prefer STEP for production.

Does the check give me the part dimensions for choosing stock?

Yes. The check measures the part on upload, and those dimensions feed your pricing rules. How much stock allowance you add around the part is set in your own rates.

Which files can customers upload?

STEP and STL files. The part is checked and measured automatically when it is uploaded.

How much does SeekMake cost?

There is a free plan to start. Paid plans add more features, lower fees on online orders and priority support.

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