In many workshops, cost estimation is still manual; this guide teaches you how to define machining phases and times with professional accuracy using Fabriqer.
In machining workshops, preparing technical quotes remains one of the most common bottlenecks. Although it is a repetitive and highly technical task, in many cases it is still done manually or semi-manually, using spreadsheets, referencing old prices, and relying on experience-based estimates. This not only consumes time but also increases the risk of errors and makes margin tracking more difficult.
With market pressure to respond more quickly to clients, optimising the quoting process for machined parts has become a strategic necessity.
In this article, we explain how to drastically reduce the time spent generating technical quotes without compromising accuracy, thanks to digital tools like Fabriqer,specialised software for machining workshops.
Whenever a new quote request arrives, workshop managers must:
This process can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours per part, especially if there are uncertainties about the material, if there is no history of similar parts, or if there are no automated systems to calculate prices based on quantities. In many workshops, this means dedicating valuable engineering resources to administrative or commercial tasks, slowing down overall operations.
In today’s environment, where clients expect agility and accuracy, delivering a quote within a few hours is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity. A fast response time increases the likelihood of winning the order, conveys professionalism, and prevents the client from looking elsewhere. Additionally, when the quoting process is automated, the workshop can respond to more opportunities without overloading the technical team or compromising the quality of estimates.
This efficiency directly translates into higher business volume, improved service perception, and a more organised internal operation.
Fabriqer is quoting software specifically designed for machining workshop. It automates the most repetitive tasks and centralises all the information needed to create accurate and professional technical quotes.
Some of its key features:
Thanks to these features, workshops can reduce the time spent per quote from 1–2 hours to just 5–10 minutes, with the added benefits of traceability, margin control, and a much more professional commercial image.
Implementing a system like Fabriqer allows a workshop to gain agility, traceability, and accuracy. By automating calculations, phases, and costs from a 3D file, common errors are eliminated, repetitive tasks are reduced, and a clear, professional quote is generated in minutes. Additionally, having a history of quotes and similar parts speeds up future quotes and facilitates analysis of the workshop’s commercial performance.
In short, tools like Fabriqer not only optimise time but also turn the technical quoting process into a real growth lever.
In a context where the machining industry must become increasingly agile, professional, and data-driven, solutions like Fabriqer make a real difference. Automating quote generation doesn’t mean losing control—it means gaining efficiency, traceability, and the ability to respond to a changing market.
From small workshops to established companies, digitalising this part of the workflow is the first step to scaling the business without compromising quality or customer service. In short, reducing the time spent preparing technical quotes is not just an operational issue—it’s a strategic decision to compete more effectively.
Fabriqer helps you move towards more a profitable, professional, and responsible manufacturing. Start using Fabriqer today—try it for free!
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