What to check first
Run through these basics before upload.
- Brake limits can trigger review.
- Thickness support and blank fit can trigger review.
- Ambiguous or low-confidence geometry can trigger review.
Resources
Why formed STEP parts go to review instead of instant quote.
This page is important for both search intent and buyer trust. It explains that review is an intentional part of the system, not an error state.
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Before Upload
What to get right before the file goes in.
These are the prep decisions that usually make the difference between a clean quote and a frustrating one.
What usually goes wrong
Most upload trouble starts with a mismatch between the file and the real part.
- Treating review as a failure instead of a safety check.
- Assuming every formed STEP should quote instantly.
- Ignoring weight, bend count, or blank size when judging whether a part is a fit.
What a better file changes
A cleaner file makes the result easier to trust.
- Customers understand review before they upload.
- Comparison pages gain a stronger trust point.
- The instant-quote path becomes more believable because the limits are explained.
How The Tool Responds
What the quote system will do with the file.
The site is not just storing the file. It is classifying the part, building preview logic, and deciding whether the row deserves an instant number.
What the system is looking for
The quote tool is trying to route the part into the right manufacturing path.
- The site uses review whenever the formed model is outside the confidence or brake-fit rules.
- Review keeps the order moving without pretending the part is a clean instant quote.
- The customer still gets feedback about why the row moved into review.
When review is normal
Review is the correct answer when the file or part is outside the safe instant-quote envelope.
- No clear bend detection.
- Brake tonnage or bend length beyond the online limit.
- Blank size, thickness, or geometry conditions that require an estimator.
How to keep the next step obvious
The easiest way to avoid friction is to upload a file that matches the real part state.
- Use a flat file for flat parts.
- Use formed STEP for bent parts.
- Let quantity, material, and thickness changes happen in the quote table instead of in the CAD file.
FAQ
Questions buyers ask before they upload.
Does review mean the part cannot be made?
No. It usually means the part needs human judgment before a trustworthy final quote can be issued.
Can an order include both instant-quote rows and review rows?
Yes. The order flow can switch into review mode when any row needs staff attention.
Should flat STEP files be reviewed for missing bends?
No. Flat STEP files should route to laser pricing rather than being misclassified as failed formed parts.
Related Pages
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Ready To Upload
Move from research into the live quote tool.
Once the file is ready, upload DXF, STEP, or STP and continue through the guided quote flow.