Machine shops
Custom Software for Machine Shops
Codebytes builds software that helps machine shops keep estimates, materials and production work connected. Staff can see what a job needs, which machine it is scheduled for and how far the work has progressed.
Prepare quotes using your own rates
Calculate estimates from material quantities, setup time, machining time and any outside work. Keep drawings and customer requirements with the estimate.
Know what is scheduled on each machine
Plan work around machine availability, staff and due dates. A production schedule can show jobs waiting for material, ready to run or finished. Staff can record progress at a workstation or from an app on the shop floor.
Keep materials connected to jobs
Track material sizes, stock locations and quantities reserved for upcoming work. Supported barcode scanners can help staff find records and record material use. The office can see what is available before placing another order.
Connect useful equipment information
Where your equipment supports it, a hardware integration can bring readings or status information into your job records. We check the machine, controller and available connections before planning the work.
Frequently asked questions
Can the system use our existing prices and calculations?
Yes. We review your price lists, formulas and sample quotes, then agree how the system should calculate each part of the price. We check the results against familiar examples before your team starts using it.
Can we reserve materials for a job?
Yes. The system can distinguish stock that is on hand from stock already promised to a job. Staff can record what was used and release unused materials when plans change. Our inventory and jobs guide explains the difference between available, reserved and used quantities.
Can you connect software to equipment we already own?
We can review the equipment and the connections its manufacturer supports. That establishes what information the software can access and whether it can control the device. The Klarity case study shows software connected to existing car-wash equipment.
Have a software project in mind?
Walk us through a job from the first drawing to the finished part. We can discuss where clearer records, quoting or scheduling would help.