Preparing a Custom Product Request and Quote

A generator model with an oil drum on a branded wooden base

To prepare a request for a custom product, explain the intended use and attach the dimensions, the quantity, the visual references, the finish and the delivery date. Having this information helps assess feasibility and compare quotes. You do not need to know the right technology from the start, but you do need to explain what you want the product to achieve.

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Explain the function before describing the shape

Do you need a company gift, a model to present a project, or a part that performs a function inside a device? Reference images may look alike while the manufacturing requirements differ. Write where the product will be used, who will handle it, and whether it needs motion, fixing or repeated transport. This information helps choose the right material and construction.

Define the dimensions and the quantity

Use a clear unit of measurement, write the length, width and height, and distinguish between essential dimensions and those that can be adjusted. State the total number, and any differences in names, colors or sizes. If you need a sample first, make it a separate stage within the request, with what you will review before approving the quantity.

A fort model with a movable desk calendar

Prepare the references and the files

Attach the available images, drawings or files, and state what you like in each reference. Do you mean the shape, the color or how the logo is displayed? AI-generated images are used to show the visual direction, but they need their dimensions, thicknesses and assembly reviewed. For projects that carry a company's identity, attach the approved logo and texts.

Clarify the finish, packaging and date

Distinguish between a part delivered in its original material and one that needs painting, printing or assembly. State whether you want individual packaging or packing for transport only. Give the date the order must reach you and the delivery location, not only the date of the occasion, and leave the producer to review the design, production and delivery time before committing.

A data template you can copy

Product type and purpose: write a short description.
Dimensions and quantity: state the units, the count and the differences between pieces.
References and files: attach images, the design and the logo if available.
Material and finish: state the requirements or ask for suggested options.
Packaging and delivery location: define the packing method and the city.
Date and budget: state what is required and the flexibility available.
Approval criterion: define whether you need a design preview, a physical sample, or both.

Frequently asked questions

Can I ask for a quote without a ready file?

Yes, making clear that preparing the design may be a separate item.

Is the budget necessary?

It helps suggest a realistic range, especially when there are several ways to produce.

When does a quote become comparable?

When the quantity, material, finish, design scope, packaging and delivery all match.

From idea to manufacturing with Thulathi

Thulathi starts from an idea or a need, then discusses the design and the suitable production method. Use the information above when contacting us through the site to prepare a clear request, whether the project is a custom gift, a model or an engineering solution.

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