3D Feature Recognition
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With minimal training, you can quickly highlight any missing features on a part and add them with just a few clicks of your mouse. Our software handles all the heavy lifting, so can get accurate quotes to your prospects fast! You run ShouldCost DEEP – our CAD/CAM estimation software – on your local machine. It processes the data from the part and only sends needed values for estimation. Your client’s secrets stay safely on your shop’s machine.
Then, you can manage the estimate online and create a quote after you have added any additional costs.
Engineers
For engineers looking to get should-cost pricing for their designs, we offer “default” machines representing what you can expect an average machine shop to have on hand. You can then instantly estimate your 3D solid files as you make changes to your design. We can:
- Estimate your 3D solid files with ease
- Tool path-based estimating for your machine
- Up to 5 axis machine estimation
Some of our competitors rely on historical data or they rely on you to provide your time and costs. Instead of being a time sheet for your shop and verifying that your speculations were correct, would you not rather know what your time and expenses should cost?
What is the Difference Between Quoting, Cost, and Estimation?
- A quote is how much the other party will pay for parts. However, is that enough to cover your overhead? If the customer accepts your quote, that price is what they are willing to pay, but it doesn’t ensure the job is profitable for you.
- The cost of producing a part is determined by examining the features of the part, understanding how to produce it, and adding up the time and materials.
- Having a true cost-based estimation for producing a part as opposed to a quote based on historical data, can be the difference between a profit and a loss. Our cost-based estimation software is highly advanced and stays up to date with the ever-changing costs of raw materials and labor.
Some of our competitors rely on historical data or they rely on you to provide your time and costs. Instead of being a time sheet for your shop and verifying that your speculations were correct, would you not rather know what your time and expenses should cost?
Contact ShouldCost today
Learn how we can help you control costs and shorten lead-times for your customers!
We serve the following industries but not limited to:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Consumer Products
- Defense Manufacturing
- Energy
- Engineering Services
- Fluid Power
- Hydraulics
- Industrial Equipment
- Injection Molding
- Machine Shops
- Machine Tooling
- Manufacturing
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Mining Equipment
- OEM
- Oil & Gas
- Power Equipment
- Solar Power
- Wind Power