Machine Shop Estimation

Machine Shops

We provide tools allowing machine shops to set up their entire operations into our system. This creates a digital twin allowing users the ability to simulate a part running through their shop and giving owners a true cost-based estimate against their machines, tools, and employees.

Instead of guessing or making assumptions on how much to charge for a project based on a previous job experience, a shop can simulate the job in our system and get a much more accurate estimation. This is crucial in an ever-changing market where machine prices are always increasing, and employees are demanding better pay and benefits.

Changing Times

Almost nothing is the same as it was just 20 years ago in this industry, let alone 6 months ago, so why would you expect your quotes to be the same?
Our proprietary tools help you quote faster and more accurately. Your true cost-based estimate will ensure you charge the right price on your next project instead of guessing and potentially losing money.
If you need more than CNC milling and turning, check out our enterprise product, Micro Estimating.

ShouldCost

ShouldCost delivers intelligent cost-based estimating for all CNC machining processes and equipment including mills, lathes, turn milling machines and basic cost-based estimating for all other needs.

ShouldCost’ s true cost-based estimation software simulates a machine shops equipment and resource use so precisely; their estimates are 98% accurate. This level of precision helps shorten lead-times, control costs, cut waste, and guarantee delivery.

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?

We serve the following industries but not limited to:

• Medical and Surgical Equipment
• Mining Equipment
• OEM
• Oil & Gas
• Power Equipment
• Solar Power
• Wind Power