Can I Use NestFab for Quoting Purposes?
NestFab is designed to help manufacturing companies maximize material efficiency and minimize waste. While it provides comprehensive data to support cost estimation, it does not generate direct price quotes for your nests.
Understanding NestFab’s Role in Quoting
NestFab doesn’t calculate or display pricing information automatically. Instead, it provides the essential details you need to determine your own production costs and quotes. This approach gives you flexibility to apply your own material rates, labor costs, and profit margins.
Key Features That Support Quoting
1. Detailed Report Export
The Detailed Report export option is a crucial tool for estimating costs. It includes information such as:
Material usage and yield
Number of parts
Individual and total part sizes
These details allow you to accurately assess material consumption and related costs.
2. Nest Statistics in DXF Export
Within the DXF export, you’ll find Nest Statistics data, including the per-nest cutting length. This helps you estimate machine time and operational costs based on your specific cutting parameters and machine rates.
How to Estimate a Quote
Using the data provided by NestFab, you can follow these general steps:
Calculate material costs – Use the material usage figures from the Detailed Report.
Estimate cutting or machine time – Refer to the cutting length information from the DXF export.
Add additional expenses – Factor in labor, setup time, overhead, and other related costs.
Apply your profit margin – Determine your final quote based on your desired margin.
Summary
NestFab provides all the necessary production and material data to help you create accurate and competitive quotes. While it doesn’t generate prices automatically, the information it delivers enables you to make informed, data-driven decisions when preparing estimates for your customers