Start a project

A clear starting point

Bring your idea.
Build your brief.

Choose what you know about the part, review your requirements and then download the brief or send an enquiry.

PrinstaCart project plannerStep 1 of 5

1Your project
2Process & material
3Dimensions
4Project details
5Review & prepare

From idea to a useful brief

Let’s define
your next part.

Five short steps to organise what matters. You can keep the brief for a project discussion.

1
Your projectTell us what you’re making and where you are starting.
2
Process & materialChoose a service, material and finish, or leave room for advice.
3
DimensionsCapture the quantity, approximate size and your planning target.
4
Project detailsExplain the requirements and add your contact details.
5
Review & prepareReview your choices and prepare a copy to keep.

No CAD file yet?

A sketch or a clear description is a useful start. You can include design assistance in your brief.

What to prepare

Preparing, downloading and copying a brief stays in your browser. Send enquiry shares it with the team. Unsent entries are cleared when you leave or refresh. Privacy details.

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Find a suitable material and process

Describe the part’s use, dimensions, loads, temperature, finish and tolerances. AI compares PrinstaCart’s active catalogue; an engineer must review suitability.

Application and requirementsQuantity

Advice does not set your price or approve manufacturing. Continue the project brief below for a reviewed quote.

Start a project

Bring your idea.Build your brief.

Your project

Find a suitable material and process

Bring your idea.
Build your brief.