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A SecturaFAB alternative built for laser cutting and fabrication estimating
SecturaFAB supports a wide range of manufacturing processes with deep configurability and control.
Built for laser cutting and fabrication shops, Tempus Tools makes it easier to quote and estimate directly from drawings and price jobs without overcomplicating the workflow.
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Is SecturaFAB built for how laser cutting shops actually quote and estimate?
SecturaFAB supports a wide range of processes and highly configurable workflows across manufacturing environments.
But for laser cutting and fabrication shops, the challenge isn’t just estimating — it’s estimating quickly, consistently, and without unnecessary complexity.
Tempus Tools focuses on practical, drawing-based estimating so shops can move from file to quote faster:
Digging up old drawings or emails to quote repeat work?
Part libraries and fixed-price parts help your shop move quickly and consistently, keeping your regular customers happy.
Spending too long pricing laser cutting jobs?
Machine rates and material costs apply automatically.
Working through complex configurations for simple parts?
Tempus Tools keeps quoting focused and fast.
Balancing multiple systems and workflows?
Everything is handled in one quoting flow.
Tempus Tools
vs
SecturaFAB
Key differences
Features
Primary focus
Laser cutting & fabrication quoting
Configurable quoting for metals manufacturing
Target customers
Laser cutting and fabrication shops
Multi-process manufacturers and fabrication businesses
Free trial
Free trial available, no credit card required
Not available (demo + sales process)
Web store / online quoting
Built-in web store for customer self-service quoting and ordering
No built in web store
Part library
Dedicated parts library for fast re-quoting
Product management system (less optimized for quick reuse)
Drawing formats
Broad file support (CAD files, PDF, assemblies)
Broad file support (CAD, PDF, assemblies, images)
Geometry-driven quoting
Automatic feature detection and processing
Geometry-based estimation and analysis
Laser cutting quoting
Built specifically for laser workflows
Supported as part of multi-process quoting
Multi-process support
Focused on fabrication workflows
30+ supported processes (milling, lathe, etc.)
Nesting workflow
Automatic true-shape nesting (best-fit)
True-shape nesting with manual control and adjustment
Secondary process pricing
Formula-based pricing for fabrication processes
Highly configurable pricing across many operations
Pricing rules
Structured machine rates and material rules
Advanced configurable pricing logic and tech tables
Production workflow
Structured flow from drawing → quote → production documents
Integrates with ERP for production, but editable workflows can introduce complexity
Production documents
Work orders, labels, and job documentation (built-in) 💡 Ideal for small shops
Relies more on ERP integration for downstream workflows
CRM
Lightweight customer tracking
Built-in CRM with customer and vendor management
Integrations
Accounting + file integrations (QuickBooks, Xero, Drive)
Extensive ERP integrations via SecturaSYNC
Setup time
Quick setup, start quoting in hours
Implementation required with onboarding and configuration
Additional fees
No setup or annual maintenance fees
Often includes setup, implementation, or annual maintenance fees depending on configuration
Best fit
Shops that want fast, practical quoting without complexity
Shops that need deep configurability and multi-process support
Estimating approach
Fast, drawing-based estimating for laser cutting and fabrication
Highly configurable estimating across multiple manufacturing processes
What sets Tempus Tools apart
Built for faster quoting and estimating, not deeper configuration
Instead of spending time setting up rules, adjusting processes, or fine-tuning every estimate, teams can start quoting right away using structured pricing and automatic calculations.
Less manual input, more automation
From applying machine rates to calculating material usage, Tempus Tools reduces the need for estimator input. Workflows like nesting and pricing are handled automatically, helping teams avoid time-consuming adjustments.
Quote and re-quote parts quickly
With a dedicated parts library, previously quoted parts can be reused without rebuilding estimates from scratch. This makes repeat quoting faster and more consistent, especially for shops handling similar jobs regularly.
Sell online with a built-in web store
Tempus Tools includes a web store that allows customers to upload parts, receive quotes, and place orders. This opens up a new channel for shops to capture work without adding manual quoting effort.
Apply consistent pricing rules
Machine rates, material costs, and shop-specific rules can be configured once and applied automatically across all quotes, reducing pricing inconsistencies between estimators.
Where SecturaFAB might be a better fit
SecturaFAB may be a better fit if:
You need to support a wide range of manufacturing processes beyond laser cutting
Your quoting workflows require fine-tuned control over every step, calculation, and operation
You’re managing complex assemblies with multiple routing steps
Your team depends on ERP integrations, reporting, and internal systems to run operations
You have the time and resources for implementation, configuration, and ongoing system management
SecturaFAB is built for flexibility and control across complex manufacturing environments.
Tempus Tools focuses on giving laser cutting and fabrication shops a more practical quoting workflow — one that’s faster to set up, easier to use, and better suited to day-to-day quoting.
Why shops choose
Tempus Tools
over SecturaFAB
Faster quoting with less setup and configuration
Automatic calculations with less estimator input
Re-quote faster with organized part libraries
Sell online and capture work through a built-in web store
From drawing to production without workflow breaks
Tempus Tools vs.
SecturaFAB pricing
Tempus Tools
Plans starting at
$75/mo
or $900/year*
Tempus Tools offers simple, transparent pricing designed for laser cutting and fabrication shops that want to get started quickly without added complexity.
Includes:
- Geometry-based quoting tools (QuickPart, DrawingDoctor, and more)
- Machine rates, material pricing, and structured quoting rules
- Secondary process pricing
- Production documents (work orders, labels, job details)
- Part libraries for repeat quoting
- Built-in web store for customer self-service quoting and ordering
- Integrations with Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Google Drive
- Free onboarding, training, and support
*Local currency pricing is available inside the app for international customers.
SecturaFAB
SecturaFAB does not publish standard pricing publicly, and costs can vary significantly based on configuration, users, and implementation.
Reported pricing and customer feedback suggest:
- High upfront implementation or setup costs
- Per-user pricing that scales with team size
- Additional costs tied to operations, features, or integrations
- Custom pricing depending on business size and complexity
SecturaFAB is typically sold as a configured solution, which may involve onboarding, setup, and ongoing system management.
What teams say about Tempus Tools
“Since implementing Tempus Tools, we’ve found it is much more accurate, reliable, and fast. Instead of two people quoting full time, we can now have one person do a better job in a quarter of the time.”
Olivier S.
,
MSG Industries
“I like that my laser machine operator and I can get an accurate idea of material usage, time, labour, and other relevant data for each job – and it greatly reduces the risk of human error, because Tempus Tools is a rules-based program.”
Frank M.
Owner
,
Rolleston Sheetmetal
Final verdict:
Tempus Tools
vs
SecturaFAB
Both Tempus Tools and SecturaFAB help manufacturers generate accurate, geometry-based quotes. However, they are designed for different types of quoting workflows.
SecturaFAB is built for manufacturers managing complex, multi-process quoting environments with deep configuration, advanced routing, and tight ERP integration.
Tempus Tools is designed for laser cutting and fabrication shops that want a faster, more practical way to quote—without the overhead of configuring and maintaining a more complex system. If your priority is:
If your priority is:
- Pricing laser cutting work quickly and accurately
- Keeping quoting simple and consistent across your team
- Getting started without long implementation timelines
- Avoiding complex setup and configuration
Tempus Tools provides a quoting system built specifically for how laser cutting shops operate day to day.
Ready to simplify your quoting and estimating?
If you’re spending too much time configuring systems, adjusting quotes, or managing spreadsheets, there’s a simpler way.
Tempus Tools helps laser cutting and fabrication shops move from drawing to quote and estimate faster — with less setup, less effort, and fewer bottlenecks.
Faster quotes with less manual input
Consistent pricing across your team
Built for laser cutting workflows
