Simple laser cutting quoting helps Rolleston Sheetmetal Engineering with tricky and unique jobs
Quiet achiever Frank Maat specialises in bespoke and unique metal fabrication jobs, through his business Rolleston Sheetmetal Engineering. Based in Rolleston, New Zealand (about 25km South-West of Christchurch), Frank’s company predominantly serves the agricultural community, including its suppliers and contractors, who request anything from large silos to storage boxes, to safety handrails, and everything in […]
Introducing the ToolBox AI assistant – a truly helpful chatbot for instant support within ToolBox!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our innovative AI Chat Assistant, designed to transform customer support within ToolBox, our leading laser cutting quoting software. Thanks to recent advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4, we’re able to provide a chatbot experience unlike anything before. Previous chatbots often lacked context and struggled with […]
ToolBox laser cutting quoting software helps Red Horizon Engineering cut through the competition
Automation is often presented as “taking jobs” away from real workers, but Red Horizon Engineering owner, Steve Geroski, sees it as a company builder for smaller businesses. “When I established my own job shop for engineering, maintenance, equipment design, and laser cutting, it was software and automation programs that allowed me to maintain efficiency and […]
How do material prices affect laser cutting jobs?
When you’re quoting for a laser cutting job, the major components that determine price are the material cost, the fixed and variable costs of your laser cutting system and the labour costs. Material costs typically represent more than 55% of the part price and, of the remainder, the machine’s fixed and variable costs represent the […]
Essential safety tips for laser cutting job shops
Laser cutting is a precise and efficient way of cutting materials such as metal, wood, and plastics. This process involves the use of a high-powered laser beam to melt, burn, or vaporize the material being cut, but it can also be dangerous if the right safety precautions are not followed. Here are some potential safety […]
How to maximise the profitability of your laser cutting job shop – Material price, scrap metal, nesting types, quoting, and other top tips
The laser cutting industry is a complex one to master. The early years can be particularly difficult if you don’t set up your job shop operations and quoting systems in an optimal way. As someone who’s been in the industry for decades, both at the practical, hands-on factory floor level, as well as management and […]
Looking For Laser Cutting Cost Estimating Software? Here’s Why You Should Choose ToolBox By Tempus Tools
To enhance their efficiency and ensure they have more time to focus on the most important aspects of their service, many laser cutting job shops are making use of the laser cutting cost estimating software programs available in the market. By transitioning from manual quoting, these businesses have been able to offer more accurate quotes […]
