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Custom production parts, sourced from vetted manufacturers.
Build it here or drop a STEP file. See the price, lead time and what to fix in seconds, then get firm quotes from manufacturers SSG has represented for 25+ years.
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- Experience
- 25+ yrs
- Processes
- 15
- Industries
- 24
Budgetary estimate
$17,029 tooling · 6–9 weeks
DFM clear
Length140140 mm
Width9090 mm
Wall2.202.20 mm
Quantity1000010000
One RFQ. The right manufacturer.
Software does the math in seconds. A rep who knows the shops picks who should make it.
- 1
Build or upload
Start from a template, drop a STEP file, or describe the part to the copilot.
- 2
See price and DFM
Budgetary price, tooling, lead time and fixes, updating as you change the design.
- 3
A rep routes it
Your RFQ goes to principals matched on process, material, certification and capacity.
- 4
Firm quotes, then parts
Compare quotes, place the PO, and your rep stays on it through first article and delivery.
12 lines we know cold. 3 joining the network.
From 100 molded parts to a million stampings. Pieces per order shown at right.
- Injection moldingMolten thermoplastic injected into a steel or aluminum mold. Lowest piece price for plastic parts at 5,000+ a year.10k–1M
- StampingShort- to medium-run stampings: brackets, clips, shields, and plates cut and formed from sheet or coil in a press.5k–500k
- Deep drawOne-piece cups, cans, shells, and housings drawn from flat blanks, with depth that can exceed the diameter.25k–1M
- RubberSeals, gaskets, grommets, and profiles extruded or molded in EPDM, silicone, nitrile, neoprene, FKM, and TPE.5k–500k
- Powdered metalNet-shape gears, bushings, and structural parts pressed from metal powder and sintered, with little or no machining.25k–2M
- Springs & wire formsCompression, extension, and torsion springs, wire forms, and fourslide clips made from round wire and flat strip.1k–1M
- Die castingMolten zinc or aluminum injected into steel dies at high pressure. Thin walls and net shape at 2,500+ parts a year.5k–250k
- Screw machiningTurned pins, fittings, shafts, and bushings made from bar stock on multi-spindle and Swiss screw machines at volume.10k–5M
- ForgingClosed-die and open-die forgings in carbon, alloy, and stainless steel and aluminum, with grain flow for strength.2k–200k
- CNC machiningCNC milling, turning, and production sawing from bar, plate, castings, and forgings, from prototype to production.10–10k
- Soft goodsCut-and-sewn covers, bags, cases, straps, cushions, and industrial textiles, from pattern development to production.500–50k
- Offshore sourcingParts made by vetted overseas manufacturers, with landed-cost analysis, quality control, and logistics managed.5k–500k
- Sheet metalNetworkLaser-cut, punched, bent, and welded sheet metal enclosures, brackets, and chassis with no hard tooling.10–5k
- 3D printingNetworkSLS, MJF, SLA, FDM, and metal printing for prototypes, fixtures, and low-volume production parts.1–1k
- Urethane castingNetworkProduction-like plastic and rubber parts cast in silicone molds, typically 10–200 parts in one to two weeks.10–200
Domestic first. Offshore when the landed cost wins.
Built for how parts get made now.
Engineers and founders
Tune a part on dials. Try it molded, cast and machined before anyone cuts steel.
Open the builder
Buyers and supply chain
One RFQ, matched principals, landed cost with freight and duty in the number.
How we compare landed cost
AI agents
MCP, REST and WebMCP. Your agent searches, prices and drafts the RFQ for you to approve.
Developer docs
claude_desktop_config.json
{ "mcpServers": { "ssgmfg": { "type": "http", "url": "https://ssgmfg.com/api/mcp" } }}48 materials.
Every one priced in the builder, with properties, equivalents and finishes.
Structural aluminum6061-T6310 MPa
Extrusion aluminum6063-T5186 MPa
Aerospace aluminum7075-T6572 MPa
Marine aluminum5052-H32228 MPa
Die-cast aluminumA380324 MPa
Die-cast zincZamak 3283 MPa
High-strength zincZamak 5331 MPa
Cold-rolled steel1008 CRS330 MPa
Mild steel1018440 MPa
Carbon steel1045625 MPa
Machining steel12L14540 MPa
Alloy steel4140655 MPa
Structural steelA36450 MPa
Spring steel wireMusic wire2070 MPa
Spring stainless302 SS1720 MPa
Machining stainless303 SS620 MPa
Everyday stainless304 SS505 MPa
Marine stainless316 SS580 MPa
Magnetic stainless430 SS483 MPa
Hardened stainless17-4 PH1379 MPa
Machining brassC360 brass400 MPa
Pure copperC110 copper290 MPa
Phosphor bronzeC510720 MPa
TitaniumTi-6Al-4V950 MPa
PM copper steelFC-0208410 MPa
PM nickel steelFN-0205340 MPa
PM stainlessPM 316L330 MPa
ABS43 MPa
PolycarbonatePC65 MPa
PC/ABS55 MPa
NylonPA6683 MPa
Glass-filled nylonPA66-GF30190 MPa
PolypropylenePP33 MPa
PolyethyleneHDPE26 MPa
AcetalPOM62 MPa
Polyester (PBT)PBT55 MPa
AcrylicPMMA70 MPa
PEEK98 MPa
Soft-touch rubberTPE7 MPa
3D-print nylonPA1248 MPa
Cast urethane50 MPa
Weatherproof rubberEPDM12 MPa
Silicone8 MPa
Oil-resistant rubberNBR14 MPa
Neoprene14 MPa
VitonFKM12 MPa
Cordura nylon1000D Cordura
Polyester fabric600D polyester
Answers from the shop floor
All guides
Aluminum die casting guide: A380 vs zinc, draft, walls5 minA380 aluminum vs Zamak zinc die casting: properties, draft and wall thickness, NADCA tolerances, porosity control, die life, and low-volume alternatives.
CNC production machining: cost, fixturing, cycle time5 minHow production CNC machining differs from prototype work: cost per part by quantity, fixturing, cycle time drivers, ISO 2768 tolerances, and RFQ contents.
Custom springs and wire forms: types, rate, and design6 minCompression, extension, and torsion springs and wire forms: the spring rate formula, spring index, common wire specs, fourslide forming, and how to specify.
Questions buyers ask first
What is SSG MFG?
SSG MFG (Strategic Sales Group) is a manufacturers' representation firm with 25+ years of experience placing OEM service and production parts with vetted principals. The site adds a part builder with instant budgetary estimates and DFM checks, an AI copilot, an open API for agents, and a network independent reps can join.
How does the instant estimate work?
The builder measures your part (from a template or an uploaded STEP, STL or 3MF file), then prices material, machine time, tooling and finishing with the cost model for the process you pick. You see unit price, tooling, quantity breaks and lead time, and a DFM check flags anything that will cost you later.
Is the estimate a firm quote?
No. It is a budgetary estimate, typically within 15–35% depending on how complete the part is. Send the RFQ and a rep routes it to matched principals, who review the drawing and return firm quotes.
Who actually makes the parts?
Principals: independent manufacturers that SSG represents, many of them for years. Each RFQ goes to the ones that fit the process, material, certification, capacity and region the program needs. The network sources domestically first and offshore when the landed cost makes sense.
Can an AI agent quote and order parts here?
Yes. The site exposes a REST API, an MCP server at /api/mcp and WebMCP tools in the browser, so Claude, ChatGPT or your own agent can search the catalog, estimate parts, compare processes and submit an RFQ with the user's confirmation.
How do independent reps work with SSG?
Reps join the SSG network to carry principal lines, submit their customers' jobs through the builder or API, and get credited and paid commission when those jobs turn into orders. Manufacturers join to get represented across territories without hiring a direct sales force.