Is expensive, non-dedicated software holding you back from effortless laser cutting quoting?
Laser cutting is a precise task, requiring machinery tailored to specific requirements. Profitability is significantly boosted by the ability to be able to respond quickly to customer requests for quotes (RFQs), and efficiently deliver the product. “With the time and energy often spent on selecting the right laser cutting machine, it’s amazing how often software […]
Is the laser cutting industry evolving and automating as quickly as its customers?
In a fast moving industry such as laser cutting, no-one can afford to be complacent. Laser shops have to ensure they are up to date with the best technologies available to them. Suppliers, in turn, have to ensure they are very closely attuned to the rapidly changing needs of customers large and small. You have […]
How to set laser cutting prices that are both competitive and profitable
Metal fabrication and laser cutting job shop owners have all asked themselves at one point, “how should I set my prices?”. It’s a delicate balance. Set your prices too high and customers may walk away to the competition, but set your prices too low, and you may be working too hard for little or no […]
Accounting software integrations boost laser cutting quoting efficiency for SMEs
Small laser cutting and metal fabrication job shops face big challenges. With a limited number of staff on the roster, each person is performing multiple roles, from estimator, to customer service, to accountant, to production manager, and more. According to the World Bank, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) “represent about 90% of businesses and more […]
How manual quoting inconsistencies can lose laser cutting jobs
The only time a laser cutting job shop is earning revenue is when that red light is on, sparks are flying, and the laser is in use. Everything else is done to support this activity, and to maximise the utilisation of the laser machine. This is one of the major reasons why using a laser […]
When spreadsheets don’t cut it: laser cutting quoting software slices through wastage
Laser cutting businesses often decide to use spreadsheets to develop and provide quotes, as a way to save money on specialised software. But does the maths stack up? In our experience, it’s actually costing more than it’s saving – and here’s why. Based on data from millions of line items quoted, Tempus Tools calculates that […]
How to use win/loss ratios to keep your laser cutting job shop competitive and profitable
For laser cutting job shops, staying competitive is essential to running a profitable business. But how do you measure that? How do you know where you sit compared with other job shops in your area, with a similar laser power, or with a similar service offering? One way to understand your position in the marketplace […]
Tips For New Laser Owners
So you’ve just bought a new laser cutting machine… what next? A laser cutting machine is a big investment. Depending on the features included, they can be north of $1 million, so you want to be gaining maximum value from your investment. But how do you know what to charge? What are your expenses vs […]
5 Features Of A Good Quoting System
Automated sheet metal quoting is based on the data present within a 3D CAD model, combined with user-inputted, non-geometric information. It cross-examines the model in order to withdraw geometric data that is applicable to sheet metal manufacturing, such as the number of bends, the thickness of the material, and the length of the cut. With […]
Types of Sheet Metal Estimating Software Available on the Market
Sheet metal estimating and quoting can be a very time-consuming task, which can play a role in determining a job shop’s profitability. Have you found it difficult to respond to a customer’s Request For Quote (RFQ) quickly? Do you want to find a solution to minimise the necessary administrative steps when it comes to estimating […]
