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Pricing guide · CNC milling
How to quote CNC milling jobs
A CNC milling quote adds up material, machine time, setup and finishing, then applies your margin and quantity breaks. The inputs below are the ones that move the price most. SeekMake applies them automatically to every uploaded file.
In milling, machine time usually dominates, and it depends on how much material comes off, how many setups the part needs and how tight the tolerances are. Material cost comes from the blank size, not the finished part, so a mostly hollow part is still priced on a large block. Setup and programming weigh heavily on one-off parts and spread out as the quantity grows.
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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
- Formula
- (Material + time + setup + finish) × margin
- Biggest drivers
- Material and machine time
- Automate with
- Your rates in SeekMake
The problem
Where hand quotes go wrong
Common mistakesmargin leaks
- Setup forgotten on small batches
- Finishing priced as an afterthought
- Old material prices
- No quantity breaks, so big orders are lost
A consistent methodsame rules every time
- Setup spread over quantity
- Finishes priced per option
- Material prices updated in one place
- Quantity breaks built in
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.
How it works
A simple quoting formula
Price = (material + machine time × rate + setup ÷ quantity + finishing) × (1 + margin). SeekMake applies this kind of rule set to every file automatically.
- 01Collect the inputsMaterial, size, features and quantity from the file.
- 02Apply your ratesMachine rate, setup, finishes and margin.
- 03Check and sendReview unusual parts; standard parts go out instantly.
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.
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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
€980.00
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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.
- 01Quotes saved automaticallyEvery upload becomes a quote the customer can reopen, edit and order later.
- 02Order status and chatProduction status and a message thread on each order.
- 03Invoices and receiptsDocuments generated from the order, in your branding.
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.
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
Quoting by hand vs with SeekMake
| Comparison | By hand | SeekMake |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | Measured manually | Read from the file |
| Rates | Remembered or looked up | Stored once |
| Time | Minutes per quote | Seconds |
| Errors | Forgotten setup or finish | Same rules every time |
| Customer response | Hours or days | Instant |
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
Orders and customer chat
Each order carries its files, price breakdown, delivery date and a thread with the customer.
Production board
Jobs move from quote to production to shipping, grouped by status and machine.
Work orders
Printable instructions with part, material, quantity and inspection fields.
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
FAQ
Questions shops ask before switching
What is the biggest cost driver?
Usually material and machine time. Setup matters most on small batches.
How do I set quantity breaks?
Spread setup over the batch and lower the unit price at the quantities your customers order most.
Can I automate this?
Yes. Enter your rates in SeekMake and every uploaded file is priced with the same rules.
How do tolerances affect a milling quote?
Tighter tolerances usually mean slower finishing passes, more inspection and sometimes extra setups, so they add machine and labour time. Many shops add a surcharge for a tighter tolerance class, which you can offer as an option in the widget.
Should I charge for programming on one-off milled parts?
Many shops include CAM programming in the setup cost, which is why a single part costs much more per piece than a batch. With quantity breaks, that fixed cost is spread across the order automatically.
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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