How to Snapfab your next project
Explore our step-by-step guide to see how Snapfab works and discover all the features built into our platform.
Get started
- Create your account
- Upload your CAD files
- Modify your Snapframe
- Review your drawing
- Checkout
STEP 1
Create your account
If you don’t have a Snapfab account yet, now’s the time.
Go to www.snapfab.com/sign-up, drop in your details.
STEP 2
Upload Your Files
Drag and drop your 3D models onto any page to get instant pricing evaluation.
Our secure uploader accepts .step and .iges 3D file types.
Select the components you want to include and Snapfab
will automatically identify one of our 5 flat-rate packages or *Snapframes.
Not ready to upload just yet? No worries, explore our homepage
to see how Snapfab simplifies your injection molding ordering experience.
STEP 3
Modify your Snapframe
Snapfab instantly evaluates your part and assigns one of five Snapframes
with flat-rate pricing and lead times for further customization. Tool action?
No problem, we build our tools with steel and ability to to handle parts with slides, lifters and other feature actions.
- Select your preferred thermoplastic material
- Choose from natural or custom colors
- Pick a part finish level
- Adjust your quantity
- Add iteration package
- Leave your project requirement notes
STEP 4
Review and Checkout
Snapfab auto-generates part drawings from your upload complete
with materials, colors, finishes, tolerances, and any project notes.
Tolerances are set to SPI commercial ranges based on your
material and feature sizes for a production-quality preview.
Review the drawings, confirm details, and download a PDF for your team.
Everything saves to your dashboard.
When ready, head to checkout. You can pay securely with Stripe or submit a PO.
Snapfab only charges once production begins, and your dashboard updates automatically.
STEP 5
Chat directly with shop
After checkout, you’ll be taken directly to your project dashboard.
From here, you can manage and track every aspect of your order in one place.
Use the built-in chat to connect directly with our engineering team,
ask questions, or share quick updates. Access and download all
project-related files from the file repository whenever you need them.
STEP 6
Follow along with Snaptracker
You can follow your project’s progress in real time
using SnapTracker, which provides a clear status bar
for each stage of production—from kickoff through shipment.
Once your order ships, Snaptracker keeps you updated in real time
just click “Track Shipment” from your dashboard to see exactly
where your parts are and when they’ll arrive.
No guessing, no surprises. Just clear visibility so you can prep for what’s next.
When it’s time to run it back, reordering takes seconds.
Open a past project, hit “Reorder,” and all your original specs are preloaded.
You can adjust quantities or notes before checking out,
making scaling up as seamless as your first order.
Now that you’re snapped in
- Manage everything in one place with your project Dashboard
- Connect directly with our engineers via in-app chat
- Key tabs on your shipment with our Snaptracker
- Scale up seamlessly with adjustments and reorders in seconds
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