SECURE CAD FILE STORAGE FOR MACHINE SHOPS
Your shop's memory, finally organized.
Every part, drawing, quote, and conversation — stored in one secure library your whole team can search. Not just the person who filed it.
Every file, quote, and revision — stored in one place
ITAR-registered, FedRAMP Moderate audit underway
Instant access to pricing history on every RFQ
Does your shop's history lives in a hundred different places?
A CAD file on one estimator's desktop. A quote in an email thread. Pricing notes scribbled on a printed drawing that got filed somewhere... — nobody's quite sure where. Every RFQ turns into a scavenger hunt before anyone can even start quoting. That's a problem. Because when the person who built your pricing logic is out sick, on vacation, or leaves the company, that knowledge walks out the door with them. Every new estimator starts from zero.
The Part Library keeps everything in one place so your team quotes from history, not memory.
See every job, every file, every quote...organized automatically
Every file, one place
CAD models, drawings, PDFs, quotes, revisions, and customer communication — all stored together, tied to the part they belong to.
Find it in seconds
Role-based access, full audit logs, and encrypted storage in AWS GovCloud — keep sensitive part data protected and traceable.
Built for what's next
Built to protect data and support CMMC 2.0 compliance
Connects to the tools your shop already uses
Everything your shop needs to quote faster — in one connected platform.
Upload CAD, PDFs, or drawing files individually or in batches — and see the actual 3D part in your browser, no CAD license required. Rotate, measure, section, and analyze geometry before your estimator writes a single number. Supports STEP, CATIA, X_T, SLDPRT, and 10 more file types.
Assembly Estimating
Shops running on systems, not superstars.
Ready to stop losing time hunting for files?
See how the Part Library keeps your shop's institutional knowledge organized, secure, and accessible to your whole team — not locked in one person's head.
FAQS
What is a centralized part library for machine shops?
A centralized part library is a secure system that stores CAD files, prints, customer RFQs, estimates, quotes, and related communications in one organized location. Instead of relying on shared drives, email threads, or disconnected systems, machine shops can access every part file and its full history — including pricing and customer instructions — from one connected platform.
How does a centralized part library improve quoting accuracy and speed?
When CAD files, past estimates, customer RFQs, and internal notes are stored together, your team eliminates version confusion and wasted time searching for information. Estimators can instantly see previous pricing, customer specifications, and attachments — leading to faster turnaround and fewer costly mistakes.
How do machine shops securely store CAD files and RFQs?
Modern machine shops use encrypted, cloud-based software with role-based access controls instead of shared drives or unsecured email attachments. A centralized system keeps part files, quotes, and customer communications protected while allowing authorized team members to collaborate safely.
Does Machine Research support ITAR or CMMC requirements?
Yes. Machine Research is built on secure, U.S.-based infrastructure with encryption and access controls designed to support shops maintaining ITAR registration and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 compliance. Security is built into the platform — not treated as an add-on.
Can my team access part files, quotes, and customer instructions in one place?
Yes. Estimators, engineers, programmers, and sales teams can securely access the same part data, quotes, RFQs, and related notes — eliminating back-and-forth emails and ensuring everyone works from the same information.
Is cloud-based CAD and quote storage safer than local servers?
In most cases, yes. Secure cloud platforms provide encryption, controlled access, continuous monitoring, and infrastructure that often exceeds what small and mid-sized shops can maintain internally. It reduces the risks associated with shared drives, local hardware failures, and unsecured email.