What should an injection molding RFQ include?
A practical RFQ should include molded part type, CAD status, material target, quantity range, tooling stage, finish, tolerance and quality-document requirements.
Quote
Upload CAD for DFM and tooling review.
Start with molded part type, CAD status, material, estimated quantity, tooling need and quality-document expectations.
Quote answers
Set expectations before the form is submitted.
These short answers make the RFQ input requirements, NDA boundary and first-reply logic explicit for buyers and answer engines.
Can sensitive CAD wait until NDA?
Yes. A first fit review can start from limited context, screenshots or sample photos, while detailed CAD and supplier files can wait until fit and NDA terms are confirmed.
What does the first engineering reply cover?
The first reply should identify missing inputs, DFM risks, tooling assumptions, likely sample gates and the practical next route for quote or production review.
Upload files that make the engineering review visible: geometry, material, quantity, cosmetic zones and release evidence.What to send
STEP, STP, IGES, X_T, SLDPRT, SLDASM, STL, PDF or sample photosTarget material, color and finishEstimated quantity and expected launch dateCritical dimensions, cosmetic zones and assembly interfacesQuality documents such as FAI, CMM or material certificate if needed
First reply
Qualified requests receive a first engineering reply with DFM questions, tooling assumptions and the next practical route. Large files can be shared after the first reply if the upload is too large.
What happens after upload
The first review sorts the request into a practical route: DFM clarification, rapid tooling, production mold quotation, insert molding, overmolding, material review or quality-document planning. If key inputs are missing, the reply should ask focused engineering questions instead of sending a vague price.