Xometry???

Simon93 said:

Hi,

I'm just starting a one man garage shop in the UK, reading majority of responses I'm seeing it's hard to make money with xometry however I'm wondering if it's feasible with low overheads to make some profit enough to help cover machine payments? Atleast till I build a customer base.

Also can anyone tell me how you become a supplier, is there criteria I would need to meet ?

Thanks in advance.

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Miller846 said:

As long as your overhead is low, you can use it to startup and get by with it. It’s how I started and I’ve done alright with them. Google Xometry-become a supplier and follow the steps. They send you material and a print for a test part and once you get that done and passed, they open you up to the job board. It’s not going to hurt to sign up! Best of luck!

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the average Joe said:

Aside from Xometry, if you have capacity and can manage reasonable turnaround times and provide decent customer service you'll eventually land some good repeat customers. It's jus a matter of networking and making good parts. Like anything, it comes down to good customer service and a little bit of luck.

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Simon93 said:

I'm in the position where I have nearly everything worked out except for how to get some work so this would get me going,

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triumph406 said:

LOL you have nearly everything worked, except the most important is how to get work.

Best laugh I've had all week.

Keeping your day job is the best decision you'll ever make

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Simon93 said:

Haha glad you enjoyed it don't worry I know this is the biggest hardest bit, I've got some ideas / know some people but can't ask for work with no machine, and don't wana buy a machine with no work ....

So xometry despite potentially not paying enough to make profit if it could cover machine costs then might be an option to get me going while I find some work.

Will put a chunk of my free time in and see what comes off it

Don't suppose your UK based and have any experience with xometry ? Apologies if you have already posted on this, have read whole thread but don't remember the name of each.

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Mebfab said:

Remember, pretty much everyone you meet will tell you it's a great idea and they will send you all kinds of work. And 90% won't. The other 10% will. And will never pay

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