eRAPID is a FREE instant sheet metal part quoting & ordering add-in for SOLIDWORKS. Reduce time to market – Design your parts for manufacturing at the start of the process, not during the RFQ stage. From a simple bracket to a full sheet metal assembly, eRAPID will quote your sheet metal parts, INSTANTLY.
System Requirements: SOLIDWORKS 2012 and newer; Windows 7 or later, 32 and 64-bit operating systems; Internet Connection.
Instant Part Costing
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Instant quotes and parts in days, eRAPID will empower you to work to your schedule, not the suppliers. Make multiple design revisions of your part and see what drives cost. Change materials, quantities, finishing options and more, all without ever leaving your CAD system. With a click of a button a Formal Quote PDF will be sent to your inbox, bring it to a meeting, forward it to a buyer or head right to the order process.
Design Feedback
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eRAPID gives you real time feedback inside of SOLIDWORKS. Helping you understand how design changes impact cost. i.e. impact of material selection. eRAPID also provides instant feedback on violations of best practice manufacturing. i.e. locating a hole too close to a bend.
Order Parts Instantly
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Really rapid part ordering, order parts as soon as you get a price. Every part that you quote will be sent to the myRAPID portal, just login and you can see a full history of your quotes. Need to give access to a buyer or manager? No problem, head over to your settings in myRAPID and you can give access to anyone who needs to be in the know.
eRAPID Resources
Need help with Design Guidelines or Material Thicknesses? F.A.Q’s? Or you just want to see some other eRAPID capabilities?