HMS vs. The Old Way

Stop emailing
for casting quotes.

Most casting houses still make you email a file and wait days for a number. HMS gives you an instant, itemized quote the moment you upload — with live metal pricing, no minimums, and a 3D preview of your piece.

10s
Average quote time
10
Metal options
0
Minimum order
5–10d
Turnaround
Side-by-side comparison
Traditional Casting House
HMS MFG
Get a quote
Email your files, wait 24–48 hours for a response
Upload STL, see price in 10 seconds
Metal pricing
Hidden markups, prices change without notice
Live spot-linked pricing — XAU/XAG updated in real time
Minimum order
Often 5–10 pieces minimum, or "call to discuss"
No minimum — cast a single ring
See your piece
Submit file, hope it looks right
Interactive 3D preview before you commit
Turnaround
1–3 weeks for most casting houses
5–10 business days, rush available
Price breakdown
Lump sum quote, no detail
Itemized: metal weight, spot price, labor, finishing
File check
Manual review after submission
Instant geometry check — volume, watertight, triangle count
Account required
Usually yes, just to get a quote
No account needed to quote — sign in only at checkout

“I used to spend half my Monday emailing casting houses for quotes. Now I upload my STL, see the price in seconds, and move on to designing. HMS changed my entire production workflow.”

Sarah Chen

Jewelry Designer, Los Angeles

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faster way?

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