Fast quoting wins jobs — that’s no secret.
But in custom manufacturing, speed alone isn’t everything.
For CNC shops, fabrication companies, and on-demand manufacturers, quoting automation saves hours every week. But no matter how smart your system is, there will always be jobs that fall outside the standard workflow — and those are the ones that can hurt your margins if you’re not careful.
That’s why Digifabster includes a flexible safety net:
Manual Review Thresholds — built to help you catch edge cases without slowing down your quoting process.
🧭 When 90% Can Be Automated — But the Other 10% Can’t Be Ignored
In most cases, Digifabster’s quoting automation can handle everything on its own — quickly, accurately, and without human input. But every shop has those 10% of jobs that just don’t fit the mold.
Maybe the geometry is unusually complex.
Maybe the quantity is unusually high.
Maybe the requested lead time is unreasonably short.
These edge cases require a closer look — not because the automation isn’t working, but because your business depends on getting those rare jobs exactly right.
✅ A Smarter Layer of Control
Manual Review Thresholds (aka TBD Mode) let you keep quoting fast, but pause when it counts.
You can set automatic review triggers based on:
- Total order value
- Line item price
- Unsupported features
- Part complexity (automatically analyzed from CAD files)
- Lead time selected by the customer
- Quantity per machine
If any of these thresholds are hit, the quote is placed for manual review. No price is shown — just a customizable message like:
“Your order will be held under technical review. You’ll receive a quote shortly.”
The order is placed immediately — no interruptions to the customer. Manual review happens on your side afterward, and the customer receives their final quote by email once it’s approved.
🔧 Built for Modern Manufacturing Operations
You can configure thresholds:
- Globally, across your online quote system
- Per machine, in Machine Settings
- Based on lead times — e.g., flag rush orders for approval
It’s perfect for shops quoting a mix of standard and custom work, where 90% of jobs fly through, and 10% need that extra moment of attention.
✅ Final Thought
Not every part needs manual review — but the few that do can make all the difference.
With Digifabster, you get the best of both worlds:
fully automated quoting for the majority of jobs, and built-in controls for those rare edge cases where human review is essential.
No interruptions. No bottlenecks. Just smart quoting that knows when to ask for a second look.
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