Has Anyone Used Xometry to Make Parts?

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Xometry is a popular option for CNC machining and 3D printing, noted for decent quality in prototype components. Users have found their services suitable for rapid turnaround projects, particularly in ground support equipment, but not for military or flight components. The material selection may be somewhat limited, which could affect design requirements. Specific details about the parts needed, such as complexity and quantity, can help gauge suitability. Overall, Xometry is considered a viable choice for certain manufacturing needs.
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What did you think of the price/quality?
Looking to get parts made and heard about Xometry. Has anyone here used them for CNC or 3D Printing?
 
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TommyGnosis said:
Summary:: What did you think of the price/quality?

Looking to get parts made and heard about Xometry. Has anyone here used them for CNC or 3D Printing?
Welcome to the PF, Tommy. :smile:

Your post initially got placed in the Moderation Queue because you are a new user posting a vague question about a company/service -- that is often a spam setup. I looked at the company and they are probably too big to need to be posting spam on the Internet, so I approved your post for now.

What kind of parts do you need? How many? How complex? 3-D printed, machined/CNC, other? What material do you think you want to use? Is there a reason that you are looking at this company versus other options?

The more details that you can give us, the better we can try to answer.
 
They did decent work for prototype quality components the handful of times my programs went that way. AFAIK, they're not suitable for military, government, or flight components. We used them for rapid turn around ground support equipment. IIRC the selection of material tempers was slightly limited if that's something that is important in your designs.
 
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