Speeds and Feeds based on material and tooling Most liked features of their current cost estimation software included:Ĭomplete control of the invoices and shippers.One was using ME Consultant Pro, which is an app like G-Wizard Calculator. One was using Kipware, which is an app in the same category as CADCAM Estimator. Very powerful, very flexible since they’re custom at handling the special needs a particular shop has. Mastercam Verification was also mentioned in this category.Ī couple were using custom applications they’d had written. This is a powerfully accurate approach, but takes a lot of work to create representative g-code for a quote. G-Code Simulator, such as our G-Wizard Editor. 90% of you use a manual or spreadsheet process to do Cost Estimation–only about 10% are using Cost Estimation Software.I speculate that’s because only a few people in any shop are actually involved with Manufacturing and Machining Cost Estimation. That’s a good number, but somewhat smaller than our usual survey sample size.

We had about 40 people take the survey.

Of course those who are helping us to test and develop it will get a special deal to show our appreciation for your help.

When it is completed, it will be sold as an add-on module for GW Calculator. Currently the product is in Alpha Test and is part of G-Wizard Calculator. We’ll be using the feedback to help guide the ongoing development of our new CADCAM Estimator product. If you didn’t get a chance to comment, it’s not too late. First, thanks to all who participated in our Cost Estimation Survey–we appreciate the help!

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