Digital Metal
Online investment-casting service: instant quote with DFM feedback, cast stainless and aluminum parts in 5-7 days from one piece.
What they do
Digital Metal is an online investment-casting service that turns uploaded CAD files into cast metal parts. Customers upload STEP, STP, GLTF or GLB files and receive pricing in seconds with DFM feedback before committing.
Parts are cast in stainless steel and aluminum alloys, with a 5 to 7 business day lead time and a minimum order of one piece. The homepage lists 17-4 stainless steel, 304 stainless steel and A356 aluminum alloy, while the FAQ names A356 aluminum and 316L stainless steel as the active casting materials. The maximum part envelope is 300 by 195 by 290 mm, with a minimum wall thickness of 2 mm.
Finishes include raw and sandblasted, with an as-cast finish of Ra 3.2 um typical, and heat treatment, machining, surface finishing and coating options. The service also offers a DFM API for quoting and manufacturability analysis.
Other processes stated on their site
Capabilities
investment-casting
Investment casting (lost-wax) of custom metal parts from uploaded STEP, STP, GLTF or GLB files, with instant pricing and real-time DFM feedback.
Commercial terms
Cost tier $$ of $$$$, ProductFlo classification
Digital Metal is an online, price-led casting platform with instant quotes and one-piece minimums, matching the global online platform category.
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Last verified November 8, 2026. Listings are informational and are not endorsements. Cost tiers are ProductFlo's classification, not quotes: confirm pricing, lead time and capability with the vendor.