Change material after quote?
Update before order; assumptions refresh.
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What to Enter in the Material Field on an Instant Quote
The material dropdown or text field captures the primary resin family for fill and cost assumptions.
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Material field plus notes
Use the field for family; put grade detail in structured notes.
The material dropdown or text field captures the primary resin family for fill and cost assumptions.
When you know the commercial grade, paste the supplier suffix in notes the same day you upload CAD.
If grade is pending, write Material pending and paste performance filters below.
Quote checklist
Field content
Copy these fields into your RFQ or instant quote notes.
Family acronym in field
Grade in notes when known
Color and fill in notes
Pending flag if undecided
Examples
Examples
Weak callouts widen assumptions; specific grades tighten quotes.
| Field | Too vague | Better |
|---|---|---|
| Known | PA66-GF30 | Field: Nylon; notes: PA66-GF30 black |
| Unknown | Material pending | Notes: impact housing, 0-60C, cosmetic Class B |
| Multi-resin | Overmold | Two lines or notes for substrate and TPE |
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Fill the quote
NetProto quote flow: upload, specify assumptions, review, submit.
- 1
Select or type family
Match dropdown when available.
- 2
Expand notes
Grade, color, fill.
- 3
Set quantity
Affects price curve.
- 4
Submit for review
Check assumptions email.
FAQ
FAQ
Wrong family selected?
Fix before approval to avoid DFM mismatch.
Customer-supplied resin?
Note CSR resin in comments; confirm policy separately.
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