Fabrication Estimating Software

Fabrication estimating software for structured quoting and cost calculations

Tempus Tools is fabrication estimating software designed for fabrication and laser cutting shops that want to move beyond spreadsheets and manual cost calculations.

Instead, Tempus Tools structures estimating around defined pricing rules so fabrication teams can calculate costs more consistently and generate quotes faster.

Generate fabrication estimates using structured pricing rules

Calculate material, machine, and process costs consistently

Reduce manual estimating work for fabrication jobs

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Estimator reviewing fabrication blueprints at his drafting table — stop guessing material costs and quote every job with accurate, structured estimates in Tempus Tools
Estimator standing over layered fabrication drawings — Tempus Tools replaces spreadsheets and manual takeoffs with structured cost calculations your whole shop can trust
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From manual estimating to structured fabrication pricing

Before

Estimators calculate job costs manually

Machine time and material costs are estimated separately

Pricing logic varies between estimators

Spreadsheet formulas become difficult to maintain

Quotes take longer to produce during busy periods

After

Pricing rules calculate fabrication costs consistently

Machine rates and material costs are applied automatically

Estimators generate quotes faster with fewer manual steps

Pricing stays consistent across the team

Fabrication jobs can be estimated more efficiently

How Tempus Tools fabrication estimating software works

1

Configure fabrication pricing rules

Set machine rates, material costs, and process rules, so estimating reflects how your fabrication operation actually runs.

Order summary with six line-priced parts, $125 subtotal, and a checkout button — your customers pick the parts they need and check out on their own, no emails back and forth
Parts checklist with pass/fail status indicators next to a technical schematic — every team member sees the same parts, same prices, same status, so nothing falls through the cracks
2

Prepare customer drawings

Import and prepare customer drawings or CAD files, so part geometry can be organized before generating pricing.

3

Generate fabrication estimates

Create quotes using consistent pricing rules across machines, materials, and processes to estimate fabrication jobs faster.

Three laser-cut part drawings with an itemized materials cost breakdown — see exactly what each part costs before you send the quote, no more back-of-napkin math

Key features of Tempus Tools fabrication estimating software

Quick Quoting

Generate fabrication estimates using structured pricing rules for materials, machines, and processes instead of spreadsheets or manual calculations.

Drawing Doctor

Prepare customer CAD files for estimating by cleaning and organizing part geometry before generating pricing.

Powered by your full quoting system

RFQ management in Tempus Tools is part of a connected system used across estimating, production preparation, and customer management. Additional capabilities include:

Material and machine rate tables

Part library for repeat parts

Multiple cutting technologies (laser, plasma, waterjet)

Customer-specific pricing rules

Customer Central for account management

PDF to CAD preparation tools

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RFQ workflow software for fabrication and laser cutting teams

Fabrication shops replacing spreadsheets

Manufacturers currently estimating jobs in spreadsheets that want to:

Standardize estimating across the team
Reduce manual cost calculations
Produce quotes faster

Growing fabrication operations

Teams handling increasing RFQ volumes that need:

Faster estimate generation
Consistent pricing logic
A system that scales with quoting demand

Shops estimating multi-process jobs

Fabrication businesses quoting parts with multiple operations that want to:

Price materials and machines consistently
Reduce estimating errors
Maintain clear job documentation

What fabrication and laser businesses are saying

“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 Samson

Olivier Samson

Vice President

,

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

Ready to estimate fabrication jobs more consistently?

If your team relies on spreadsheets or manual calculations, Tempus Tools fabrication estimating software can help structure pricing and make estimating more consistent.

Standardize estimating across your team

Reduce manual calculations

Generate fabrication quotes faster

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FAQs

What is fabrication estimating software?

Fabrication estimating software helps fabrication and laser shop teams calculate job costs by structuring pricing based on machines, materials, and processes.

How does Tempus Tools help with fabrication estimating?

Tempus Tools structures pricing rules to allow fabrication costs to be calculated consistently, rather than relying on spreadsheets or manual calculations.

Can multiple estimators use the same pricing rules?

Yes. Pricing logic is shared across the system, so multiple estimators can generate quotes using the same cost structure.

Does Tempus Tools work for laser and sheet metal fabrication?

Yes. Tempus Tools supports fabrication workflows, including laser cutting and other profile cutting technologies.