Shore Scale
Compare the hardness of different materials to everyday products with this interactive tool.  You can also print out a reference guide that shows all of the Shore values and their associated products.

General Tolerance Calculator
This tool gives you the ability to calculate the effects of manufacturing tolerances on your product. Simply input the dimensions of your part and see exactly what tolerances to expect.

Design Analysis
Learn the basic rules to designing parts for injection molding that will make your parts stronger and easier to manufacture.

Design for Manufacturing Analysis
This is a free service offered with injection molding quotes where a report is generated by a Quickparts Production Engineer who reviews the feasibility of your part for manufacturing. A sample report is located here for your review.

What Is An STL File
Quickparts QuickQuote system accepts STL 3D CAD files to provide you with an Instant Online Quote. Popular CAD software conversions are located here.

CAD Tips & Tricks
We explore the top 10 most common mistakes when designing parts for rapid prototyping.

Material Advisor
This is an interactive tool to help you determine the best material for your project/application. Identify materials by choosing from several criteria including color, application, production material equivalent, mechanical properties, etc.

Low-Volume Layered Manufacturing
LVLM is the method of using Rapid Prototyping equipment to manufacture end-use parts. This article explains the principles of this concept and the benefits of additive manufacturing.

Better Be Running!
Learn how to get your product to market faster, cheaper, and better! Better Be Running! can show you which processes, technologies, and strategies are critical in driving success.

QuickCUBE Solution
Check out our easy-to-follow 7 Step Instructional Guide to solving the Quickparts QuickCUBES.