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Fabrication Cost Estimating Software
Quote Sheet Metal Costs With Exclusive Cost Models

Laser cut part estimated and quoted in Costimator.

Costimator fabrication cost estimating and quoting software can quote sheet metal parts quickly, accurately, and consistently with hundreds of cost models. The software generates cost estimates of fabricated parts with or without the aid of a 3D model.

Estimators having access to 3D models can utilize 3Dfx within Costimator, which employs feature recognition technology to drastically speed up the estimating process. Costimator users can turn around cost estimates for fabricated parts faster than ever. Costimator supports the cost estimating of a wide range of fabrication processes, including:

  • Laser
  • Waterjet
  • Plasma
  • Flamecut
  • Shear
  • Brake
  • Punch
  • Stamping
  • Rolling
  • Welding
  • Folding
  • Drawing
Hundreds of fabrication process cost models

Fabrication Cost Models - Cost Estimating of Sheet Metal Parts and Assemblies

Costimator contains hundreds of fabrication process cost models that make estimating sheet metal parts and assembly a breeze. Users that have access to 3D models can utilize the system's 3Dfx tool to:

  • Automatically generate manufacturing routings and cycle times.
  • Eliminate cost model manual data entry.
  • Cost Estimate flat perimeter distances as well as the distances for internal cutouts and holes are automatically fed to operations like laser, plasma, and waterjet.
  • Create customized routing templates can include your manufacturing rules and strategies to ensure the right processes are chosen for the estimators, enabling users with little to no manufacturing experience to use the system.
Supported 3Dfx CAD File Formats
Sheet metal part estimating example in Costimator.
Utilize 3Dfx & CAD to cut estimating by up to 90%

3Dfx for Sheet Metal Parts Fabrication Estimating

Very fast fabrication cost estimating and quoting software for sheet metal parts with hundreds of cost models.

The Sheet Metal feature recognition library within 3Dfx recognizes a wide variety of fabrication features (perimeter, internal cutouts, bends, etc.).

The feature parameters are automatically mapped to the appropriate Costimator cost models to quickly and accurately calculate cycle times and costs.

Quote Faster, Win More Jobs, Increase Profits.

Supported 3Dfx Sheet Metal Features


Supported 3Dfx Sheet Metal Features Costimator

"After implementing Costimator we have been able to deliver our quotes to the customer much faster, which has resulted in a drastic increase in our bid-to-award ratio and overall competitiveness in the marketplace."

Carlos Saraiva
MCG Engineering Director
Standardized, Industry-Validated Cost Models

Cost Models made for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Standardized, Industry Validated Cost Models Bring Speed, Accuracy and Consistency to the Sheet Metal Estimating Process

Costimator is loaded up with hundreds of sheet metal cost models that allow shops to win more jobs, increase profits, and quote faster than ever before.

Picture of a laser cutting time calculator in Costimator, one of the hundreds of cost models that come with the system.
Case Studies

Gardner Manufacturing

Gardner Manufacturing has provides custom sheet metal manufacturing to a variety of industries. Gardner's 160,000 sq. foot facility features a robust array of manufacturing capabilities including a sheet metal fabrication, welding and a paint facility.

"Prior to using Costimator we were using long-hand forms causing inconsistencies throughout our quoting process. Costimator has been a complete game changer for us."

Dean Ravanelli, Engineer & Estimator
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Employee from Gardner Manufacturing discussing the benefits of estimating sheet metal fabrication parts with Costimator.