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Costimator® by MTI Systems, developed for manufacturers since 1982
Estimating & Quoting - Machining of Parts - Should Cost Analysis for OEMs
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About Costimator® Manufacturing Cost Estimating Software
Costimator® is cost estimating and quoting software developed by MTI Systems, Inc. and purpose-built for the manufacturing industry. Since 1982, MTI Systems has helped machine shops, sheet metal fabricators, job shops, OEM manufacturers, and contract manufacturers around the world produce faster, more accurate quotes — protecting profit margins and winning more work.
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- Improve Costing Accuracy
- Save Time
- Accurate Quoting
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Costimator® comes pre-loaded with over 330 industry-validated cost models (cycle time calculators) covering machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and should cost analysis. It works with or without a 3D CAD model, integrates with leading ERP systems, and is used by nearly 2,000 manufacturing organizations worldwide — from single-location job shops to Fortune 500 OEMs.
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Costimator® by the numbers - Results based on customer surveys. Founded 1982, West Springfield, MA.
- 43+ Years of development and industry validation
- 330+ Cycle time cost models included
- 78% Average increase in estimating speed
- 89% Average improvement in costing accuracy
- 2,000+ Speed and feed material grades
- 2,000+ Manufacturers Served worldwide
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Costing and Quoting
Manufacturing Estimating Solutions
Job Shops Estimating
Machine shops choose Costimator® to estimate machined parts effectively and efficiently. Industry-validated cost models for milling, turning, drilling, EDM, grinding, broaching, and more — with optional 3DFX automatic feature recognition that reads 30+ CAD formats and can increase quote throughput by up to 90%.
Machining Cost Estimating
Machine shops choose Costimator® to estimate machined parts effectively and efficiently. Industry-validated cost models for milling, turning, drilling, EDM, grinding, broaching, and more — with optional 3DFX automatic feature recognition that reads 30+ CAD formats and can increase quote throughput by up to 90%.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Cost estimating Sheet metal fabricators use Costimator® to quote parts quickly, accurately, and consistently. Hundreds of fabrication cost models for laser cutting, punch press, press brake bending, MIG welding, waterjet, plasma cutting, stamping, and more — with 3DFX automatic feature recognition for perimeter, cutout, and bend detection.
Should Cost Analysis and Quoting
OEMs and procurement teams use Costimator® to calculate what a part should cost to manufacture — giving buyers an independent cost baseline to benchmark supplier quotes, identify overpricing, and negotiate with confidence. Costimator® has helped organizations achieve supply chain cost savings of 20–50%.
Why Choose Costimator
Costimator® is advanced cost estimating and quoting software purpose-built for manufacturers. Whether you’re quoting CNC machining, sheet metal, assembly, or fabrication, Costimator delivers fast, accurate, and consistent estimates with or without a 3D CAD model.
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Estimating Features
Feature-based Machining
Feature-based Machining
and Fabrication Estimating
Costimator® provides fast, consistent quote turnaround through feature-based cost estimating — breaking each part down into its individual machining or fabrication operations and calculating the cycle time for each using industry-validated formulas.
Cost models in Costimator® use real-world parameters: material speeds and feeds, machine-specific capabilities, tool change times, setup times, and overhead rates. This produces estimates that reflect how a part will actually be made on your shop floor — not generic averages or rough rules of thumb.
Real-world Parameters
Material speeds and feeds, machine-specific capabilities, tool change times, setup times, and overhead rates.
3D CAD files 3DFX add-on
3DFX add-on automatically reads solid models and maps their features.
For shops that receive 3D CAD files, the optional 3DFX add-on automatically reads solid models and maps their features directly to Costimator® cost models with a single click — increasing detailed estimating speed by up to 90%.
Cost Models
Sample Costimator® Cost Models
Costimator® ships pre-loaded with over 330 cost models. Here are three examples:
MIG Welding Cost Model
Calculates weld time and cost based on joint type, weld length, material thickness, and wire feed rate. Used by fabricators to accurately price structural and light-gauge welded assemblies.
Laser Cutting Cost Model
Calculates laser cutting cycle time based on material type, thickness, cut perimeter, and pierce count — accounting for machine-specific cutting speeds and assist gas parameters.
Machined Slot Cost Model
Calculates slot milling cycle time based on slot dimensions, material machinability, cutter selection, and machine feed rate.
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See how Costimator® can reduce your estimating time and improve quote accuracy.
Whether you run a machine shop, a sheet metal fabrication operation, or a procurement team that needs to benchmark supplier costs — Costimator® is built for your workflow. Request a free demo to see the software in action with your own part types and processes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to questions of how Costimator will help your company save time, money and win new bids.
What is Costimator® and what does it do?
Costimator® is manufacturing cost estimating and quoting software developed by MTI Systems, Inc. It enables machine shops and sheet metal fabricators to calculate accurate labor times, cycle times, and part costs using industry-validated cost models — with or without a CAD model.
What types of manufacturers use Costimator®?
Costimator® is used by machine shops, sheet metal fabricators, job shops, contract manufacturers, and OEM suppliers that need to estimate and quote the cost of machined parts, fabricated parts, and assemblies. It is also used by procurement teams for should-cost analysis.
Does Costimator® work without a CAD model? Yes.
Costimator® can generate cost estimates with or without a 3D CAD model. This makes it suitable for early-stage quoting, design-for-cost analysis, and shops that receive 2D drawings or part descriptions rather than CAD files.
What ERP systems does Costimator® integrate with?
Costimator® integrates with Epicor, JobBoss, E2 Shop System, and ProfitKey via XML export, allowing manufacturers to transfer estimate data into their ERP environment without manual re-entry.
How many cost models does Costimator® include?
Costimator® comes pre-loaded with over 330 industry-validated cycle time cost models covering machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, laser cutting, and more. Estimators can also customize cost models to match their specific shop's equipment, processes, and overhead rates.
How much does Costimator® cost?
Pricing is available upon request. MTI Systems offers a free demo so manufacturers can evaluate the software before committing to a purchase. Request pricing here or contact MTI Systems directly at info@mtisystems.com or 413-733-1972.
