Automatic cutting machine quote software is designed to generate fast and accurate pricing for jobs involving CNC cutting machines. Instead of relying on spreadsheets or manual calculations, this software automates the process based on key variables such as material type, machine type, cut length, and additional operations. This kind of automation is increasingly essential for workshops handling diverse parts and large volumes, where speed and pricing accuracy can impact profitability and customer satisfaction.
What Does It Do?
This type of software helps fabricators and job shops streamline their quoting process by automatically calculating:
- Cutting length (linear metres or inches)
- Machine time based on feed rates and pierce count
- Material usage and waste
- Additional operations like edge finishing, bending, or drilling
Many shops still rely on outdated manual quoting methods or spreadsheets, which are prone to errors and time delays. Automated quoting systems like Smart Cut Quote not only reduce quoting time but also allow teams to standardise their pricing approach across departments and locations.
Supported Cutting Machines
Modern quoting software solutions typically support a range of cutting technologies, including:
- Laser cutting machines (fibre and CO₂)
- Plasma cutting machines (standard and high-definition)
- Waterjet cutting machines
- Router and CNC milling machines
- Oxy-fuel cutting machines
By covering multiple machine types, a good quoting system can adapt to different materials and customer needs. Whether it’s stainless steel panels, thick aluminium plates, or composite boards, the software adjusts estimates based on machine performance and material behaviour.
Introducing Smart Cut Quote
Smart Cut Quote is a professional quoting software built specifically for metal cutting services. It supports laser, plasma, and waterjet workflows, offering a flexible and easy-to-use platform for estimating jobs. The system is tailored for workshops that want to move away from manual estimation processes and toward automated, trackable, and consistent quoting methods.
Key features of Smart Cut Quote include:
- Importing DXF, DWG, and 3D STEP files
- Calculating pierces, cut length, and machine time
- Adding cost for secondary operations (bending, setup, clean-up)
- Managing material inventory and sheet usage
- Producing customer-ready quote reports with full cost breakdown
To learn more or request a demo, visit the official website: Smart Cut Quote