Cost Estimating Software for Manufacturing
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Cost Estimating & Quoting Software for Manufacturers
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.
MTI Systems is the developer of Costimator®, an innovative software for manufacturing.
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Manufacturers Use Costimator® Worldwide!
Estimating and Quoting Software for Manufacturing
What Is Costimator®?
Costimator is a cost estimating solution designed to help manufacturers:
- Generate precise quotes using real-world labor, material, and machine data
- Standardize quoting across departments or teams
- Reduce estimating time and eliminate guesswork
- Improve win rates with data-driven pricing
Used by job shops, OEMs, and contract manufacturers across industries from aerospace and defense to medical devices, retail display and automotive.
You can start quoting immediately with the built-in data or import your own shop’s data for fully customized estimates.
How Does It Work?
Costimator Software comes pre-loaded with:
- Hundreds of industry-validated cost models for processes like turning, milling, welding, grinding, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, stamping, and more
- Cycle time calculators for machining, metal fabricating, and labor operations
- A growing library of materials, tooling, and overhead calculations
Whether you’re quoting from a blueprint, 3D CAD model, or a drawing on a napkin, Costimator gives you repeatable, accurate, and competitive pricing every time.
Can I Use Costimator Software Without a CAD File?
Yes. Costimator can be used with or without a 3D model. You can estimate from:
- Paper drawings
- Customer specs
- 3D CAD model (single-part, multi-body, or full assemblies)
- Historical job data
This flexibility is ideal for shops quoting high volumes or jobs with incomplete data.
Transform Your Quoting Process
Want to see how Costimator can transform your quoting process? Request a Demo and find out why thousands of manufacturers trust MTI Systems to help them quote faster and win more profitable work.
What is the Price?
Want to see which option is right for your team? Request a personalized demo and we’ll walk you through it.
How Much Does Costimator® Cost?
Every shop is different and so is their path to accurate estimating. That’s why Costimator offers flexible options: You can purchase the software outright with a full, perpetual license and it’s yours to use forever. Or, if you prefer, we also offer subscription licensing to suit all budgets.
No matter which option you choose, your investment includes:
- Access to our proven cost models and calculators
- Expert setup, onboarding, and training
- Optional annual maintenance with updates, technical support, and customer portal access
Want to see which option is right for your team? Request a personalized demo and we’ll walk you through it.
Why Choose Costimator?
- 40+ years of innovation in manufacturing estimating
- Trusted by over 2,000 shops worldwide
- Fast implementation and ongoing support
- Designed specifically for manufacturers—not adapted from other industries
What Makes Costimator Software Different?
Unlike other quoting software, Costimator doesn’t just provide a number—it gives you a breakdown:
- Labor hours by operation
- Machine time cycle
- Cost drivers by feature
- What-if scenario testing
This means smarter quoting and more strategic pricing decisions.
Get Started Today
Want to see how Costimator can transform your quoting process? Request a Demo and find out why thousands of manufacturers trust MTI Systems to help them quote faster and win more profitable work.
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Feature-based
Cost Models
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Fabrication Process
Time Standards
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Speed and Feed Grades
View list of supported 3Dfx machining features, 3Dfx sheet metal features , and 3Dfx file formats.
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Roberto Martinez
Manufacturing Manager
3Dfx is the most valuable feature of this software, followed by the previous visualization of many reports such as estimated prices, manufacturing routes and more.
Shane Goerzen
Sr. Design & Tech Support Supervisor
Instead of taking six months to train estimators on the ins and outs of our business, all the necessary 'tribal knowledge' is built into the database and the cost models.
Luis Gerardo Carmona Cruz
Central Negotiations
We now use this 'should cost' estimating software to estimate and quote the costs of our service parts and compare them to the quotes we get from our supplier.
Thomas Kasyan
Estimator
There are over 300+ cost models that are shipped with the software system, and our estimating team can adjust them, to more closely fit our needs.
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Costimator® Cost Models
Weld Time Cost Model
Mig Welding
Laser Cutting Cost Model
Laser Cutting
Slot Milling Cot Model
Machined Slot
Customer Portal Access with Full Support!
Costimator® manufacturing software is well suited for beginners and experienced cost estimators.
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