Machine Shop Estimating

Machine Shop Estimating is a full-featured, engineering based, computer-aided, process planning and estimating system.

Estimating is a critical phase of manufacturing. It can be the single most important phase in the growth and stability of a business. Estimating is where profitability, service, quality, and competitiveness begin. High estimates lose customers; low estimates will lose money. No one can afford an inaccurate estimate.

Machine Shop Estimating (MSE) is an engineering based cost estimating system for manufacturing companies. MSE calculates machining times and total product costs according to company specific estimating procedures. The software is comprised of 78 machine tool and operation specific software modules to emulate actual machine tool and production cycles.

The machine emulation modules produce calculations within 1% of true production time. The software provides process planning, machine process layouts, and comprehensive management functions. It incorporates on-line supplier links, graphical reports, and interfaces seamlessly to numerous factory management and CAD/CAM programs.

MSEs libraries contain over 1,150 raw materials specifications and incorporate 2 million speeds and feed tooling combinations. The typical customer is a factory owner, estimator or an engineering department in a larger facility.

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