Tempus Tools for Fabrication

RFQ software for fabrication and laser shops managing high quote volumes

Tempus Tools provides RFQ software for fabrication and laser cutting shops that receive high volumes of quote requests and need a structured way to manage quoting across multiple estimators.

Instead of juggling spreadsheets, emails, and disconnected systems, Tempus Tools organizes incoming RFQs into a consistent workflow so teams can prepare files, generate quotes, and track jobs more efficiently.

Manage incoming RFQs in a structured quoting workflow

Coordinate quoting across multiple estimators

Generate consistent quotes using shared pricing rules

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Shop manager confidently working through quotes on his laptop — handle 10x more RFQs without hiring another estimator by letting Tempus Tools do the heavy lifting
Shop manager processing quote requests at his desk — no more lost RFQs buried in email threads, every request gets tracked and priced in Tempus Tools
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From scattered RFQs to structured quoting workflows

Before

RFQs arrive through email, attachments, and customer messages

Estimators manage incoming work manually

Quotes are tracked across spreadsheets or personal systems

Jobs wait in queues before being quoted

Teams struggle to manage growing RFQ volume

After

Incoming RFQs move through a clear quoting workflow

Estimators prepare drawings and generate quotes in one system

Pricing logic stays consistent across the team

Quotes are generated faster with shared processes

Teams can manage higher RFQ volumes more efficiently

How Tempus Tools RFQ workflow software works

1

Capture and organize RFQs

RFQs can be organized inside a structured quoting workflow so estimators can see what needs to be quoted next.

Quote pipeline showing five active RFQs with status bars and pricing — see every open quote at a glance so you know which jobs to follow up on and which are ready to close
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 parts for quoting

Customer drawings are prepared for quoting so estimators can move quickly from incoming RFQ to pricing.

3

Generate consistent quotes

Shared pricing rules help estimators generate quotes using the same structured logic across materials, machines, and processes.

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 supporting RFQ workflows

Drawing Doctor

Clean and organize imported drawings by fixing common geometry issues so parts can be prepared for quoting more quickly.

Customer Central

Organize customer accounts, quote history, and pricing information in one place so teams can manage quoting activity across multiple customers.

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)

PDF to CAD preparation tools

Production & accounting documents

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RFQ workflow software for fabrication and laser cutting teams

Fabrication shops managing high RFQ volumes

Manufacturers receiving large numbers of quote requests that want to:

Organize incoming RFQs more efficiently
Improve quoting turnaround time
Maintain consistent pricing across estimators

Growing fabrication operations

Teams expanding their quoting capacity that need:

A structured workflow for estimators
Clear visibility of incoming quote requests
A quoting system that scales with RFQ volume

Shops coordinating multiple estimators

Operations where several team members quote jobs that want to:

Share the same pricing logic
Reduce variation between quotes
Maintain clear job documentation

What fabrication teams 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 manage RFQs more efficiently?

Start your free trial or book a demo to see how Tempus Tools offers RFQ software for fabrication and laser cutting shops that need a structured way to manage high quote volumes.

Organize incoming RFQs

Generate quotes faster

Maintain consistent pricing across the team

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FAQs

What is RFQ software for fabrication shops?

RFQ software helps fabrication and laser cutting shops organize incoming quote requests, prepare drawings for pricing, and generate consistent quotes using structured pricing rules. Instead of managing RFQs across spreadsheets and emails, teams can handle quoting workflows in one system.

How does Tempus Tools help manage RFQs?

Tempus Tools organizes incoming quote requests into a structured workflow so estimators can prepare files, generate quotes, and track quoting activity more efficiently.

Can multiple estimators work in the same quoting system?

Yes. Tempus Tools allows teams to share pricing rules and workflows so multiple estimators can generate quotes using consistent logic.

Does Tempus Tools track customer quoting activity?

Yes. Customer Central helps organize customer information, quote history, and pricing details so teams can manage quoting activity across customers.