Swiss turning · CNC turning

Instant quotes for Swiss-type turning

SeekMake prices turned parts from the uploaded STEP file using your bar stock prices, lathe rates and batch rules, so small precision parts for Swiss-type machines can be quoted online.

Swiss-type lathes run small, slender parts in long batches from bar, often finishing several operations in one cycle. Price per part depends heavily on bar cost, cycle time and how many parts a bar yields, while setup is spread over large quantities. Quoting these online works best once your bar prices and batch rules are set in the system.

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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
Lathe, turn-mill and Swiss-type shops
Customers upload
STEP and STL
Price follows
Your rates, setup and margins
Quote time
Seconds, instead of about 12 min by hand
Checkout
Card, PayPal or bank transfer
Branding
Your logo and your domain
The problem

Every RFQ costs your estimator time before you win anything

Quoting by hand~12 min per part

  • Open the file and measure the part
  • Work out material and machine time
  • Retype the customer's details into a quote
  • Wait days for the customer to reply

With SeekMake~1 min to review

  • The price is calculated from the uploaded file
  • Your rates are applied the same way every time
  • Customer details arrive with the order
  • Customers can pay at checkout
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

Quotes that follow your shop's rates

You set material costs, machine rates, setup charges and margins once. Every quote on your website uses them, day and night.

  • 01
    Upload and priceThe customer drops a file and gets a price with lead time.
  • 02
    Options that change the priceMaterial, finish and quantity update the price as they change.
  • 03
    Manual quote when neededParts the rules can't price go to a manual quote request.
yourshop.com/cart
Cart with priced parts, checkout and sales dashboard
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 shopshaft_d20.step
Ready to price4/4
  • Max diameter
  • Length to diameter
  • Live tooling
  • Thread features
Material
Stainless 316L
Finish
Passivated
Tolerance
h7 on Ø20
Threads
M10 × 1.5
Certification
Material certificate 3.1
Quantity: 200
€1,520.00
Ships in 9 working days
Add to cart
Request manual quote
Example widget. Prices are illustrative.
Your pricing rules

Price CNC turning the way your estimator does

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

BarBar stockDiameter and length from the part, priced per metre or per kg
CycleCycle timeTurning, facing and boring time at your lathe rate
LiveLive toolingExtra charge for milled flats, cross holes or slots
ThreadThreads and groovesPriced per feature or included in cycle time
FinishFinishAnodizing, zinc plating, passivation or as machined
QtyBatch sizeBar loader runs make large batches cheaper per part
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 quoting vs SeekMake

ComparisonManual quotingSeekMake
Time per quoteAbout 12 minutesSeconds
AvailableOffice hours24/7 on your website
Price consistencyDepends on who quotesSame rules every time
Customer detailsRetyped by handCaptured with the upload
PaymentInvoice after the jobCard, PayPal or transfer at checkout
Time saved

What instant quoting saves your shop

Hours saved per month
24 h
Cost saved per month
€1,072

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

Do I set my own prices?

Yes. You set material costs, machine rates, setup charges, finishes and margins. SeekMake applies them to every quote.

What happens if a part can't be priced automatically?

The customer can send a manual quote request from the cart. You price it yourself and send it back from your dashboard.

Does it work on my current website?

Yes. You add the quote widget to any page of your site, or use the WordPress plugin or the Shopify app.

Is Swiss turning worth quoting for small quantities?

Setup on a Swiss-type machine is usually significant, so small batches carry a high price per part. Your batch rules decide how SeekMake prices them.

Can I quote different bar materials such as brass and stainless?

Yes. Bar stock prices are your inputs, so each material carries its own cost in the quote.

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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