Modal Manufacturing.
Calculate Cost.
Calculate Cost.
Estimates based on real machines, tooling, and
processes-not assumptions
processes-not assumptions
Manufacturing Intelligence
Built In
Built In
Features designed to model how parts are actually made-not just quoted
Intelligent Feature Recognition from CAD
MicroEstimating analyzes raw CAD solids and automatically recognizes machinable features without manual tagging. Feature extraction is fast, accurate, and fully automated.
Virtual Machining on Your Machines
Recognized features are machined virtually using your specific machines, tooling, and configurations. Estimates reflect how your parts will actually be produced, ensuring accurate assumptions.
Built-In Speeds, Feeds, and Materials Intelligence
Estimates account for material behavior, tooling, and cutting conditions using a built-in speeds-and-feeds library and materials database. Different materials machine differently and estimates reflect that
Cost Built from Manufacturing Time
Costs are built from the ground up using activity-based logic tied directly to machining time. No rolled-up averages. No historical shortcuts
Sophisticated Under the Hood. Practical in the Shop
• CAM-level intelligence built directly into the estimating engine
• Designed for estimators, not programmers
• Accurate, defensible quotes-without added complexity
• Designed for estimators, not programmers
• Accurate, defensible quotes-without added complexity
Three Ways to Estimate. Only
One Models Manufacturing
One Models Manufacturing
Most quoting tools optimize workflow. MicroEstimating models how parts are actually made
| Features | Spreadsheets | Quoting Software | MicroEstimating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simulate machining before production | |||
| Automatically recognize features from CAD | |||
| Calculate true cycle time | |||
| Model shop-specific machines & tooling | |||
| Models setups, operations, and tolerances | |||
| Uses material-specific speeds, and cost data | |||
| Breaks cost down by operation and cycle time |