Mesh2Metal FAQ: Metal Parts, Quotes, and CAD

Answers on metal parts, timing, size, tolerances, materials, privacy, pricing, and API access from Mesh2Metal in El Segundo.

Overview

Mesh2Metal answers the practical questions that shape a metal-part order. Drop a CAD file into your browser for local analysis, get an instant manufacturability verdict in under 60 seconds, and see an exact delivery date with the instant quote. Parts can be made in under 1 day and delivered the next day up to 5 days, depending on size. Standard capacity covers 1–200 parts, with no tooling and a maximum size of 800 × 800 × 600 mm; larger parts are available on request.

Part requirements vary by geometry, alloy, finish, and critical feature. Machined features are ±0.1 mm standard or ±0.05 mm precision, while as-built surfaces are ±0.5 mm. Available finishes include as-built, machined, polished, and media-blasted. One part can use up to three alloys, and every part ships with a quality certificate covering chemical composition, porosity and defect map, 3D deviation from CAD, mechanical properties, thermal properties, traceability, and certificate of conformance.

The location is El Segundo, Los Angeles, California, in the South Bay next to LAX. If your data is export-controlled, please contact us before sending it so we can set up a compliant path.

What are the headline specifications?

Question Answer
Maximum size 800 × 800 × 600 mm; larger on request
Delivery Made under 1 day; next day up to 5 days
Tolerance Machined ±0.1 mm standard; ±0.05 mm precision
Surface As-built ±0.5 mm; machined Ra 3.2 µm standard
Quantity 1–200 parts; no tooling

Every order starts with a manufacturability check. If a design cannot be made, the verdict explains why and how to fix it. API and MCP access support fast design iteration, free up to about 100 checks per day per user; accounts open soon through the waitlist.

Where can I learn more?

Review how it works, quality, and the materials pages for workflow, inspection, and alloy details.

Questions

What does Mesh2Metal make?

Mesh2Metal makes on-demand metal parts from CAD. Parts are made by additive manufacturing, built near-net shape, then precision machining, inspection, and a quality certificate.

How fast can Mesh2Metal make and deliver a part?

Parts are made in under 1 day and delivered the next day up to 5 days, depending on part size. The exact date comes with the instant quote.

What is the maximum part size?

The maximum standard part size is 800 × 800 × 600 mm. Larger parts are available on request.

What tolerances are available?

Machined features are ±0.1 mm standard or ±0.05 mm precision. As-built surfaces are ±0.5 mm.

Which finishes are available?

Available finishes are as-built, machined, polished, and media-blasted. Machined finish is Ra 3.2 µm standard with Ra 1.6 µm optional; as-built surfaces are Ra 12–25 µm.

Which alloys are available?

Available alloys include aluminum (Al-Si AlSi5-class, Al-Si AlSi12-class, Al-Mg AlMg5-class, Al-Cu 2xxx-class heat-treatable); copper (pure copper, CuCrZr, silicon bronze, aluminum bronze, copper-nickel 70/30); stainless (316L, 304L, 17-4 PH, duplex 2205-class, 410, 420); titanium (Ti-6Al-4V Grade 5, CP Grade 2); nickel (Alloy 625, Alloy 718); and tool steel (H11, H13).

Can one part use multiple alloys?

Yes. One part can use up to 3 alloys.

What does the quality certificate contain?

Every part ships with a quality certificate covering chemical composition, porosity and defect map, 3D deviation from your CAD, mechanical properties, thermal properties, traceability, and certificate of conformance.

Does my CAD leave my device, and which file formats are supported?

Your CAD is analyzed in your browser and never leaves your device. Supported file formats are STL, STEP/STP, 3MF, and OBJ.

What quantities can I order, and do I need tooling?

Quantities are 1–200 parts, with no tooling required.

How do pricing, API, and MCP access work?

Pricing starts with an instant quote. Mesh2Metal is scaling capacity and accounts open soon through the waitlist. API and MCP access support fast design iteration, free up to ~100 checks per day per user.

How should I handle export-controlled data, and where are you located?

Please don't send us export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) technical data until we have set up a compliant path with you—contact us first. Mesh2Metal is in El Segundo, Los Angeles, California, in the South Bay next to LAX.

Sources (3)
  1. [1] Additive manufacturing , Wikipedia
  2. [2] Certificate of conformance , Wikipedia
  3. [3] El Segundo , Wikipedia

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