Metal fabrication shops
Custom Software for Metal Fabrication Shops
A fabrication job brings together drawings, materials, labour and several production steps. Codebytes builds software that keeps those details with the job, so office and shop-floor staff can work from the same information.
Price custom work consistently
Prepare estimates using your material prices, measurements and labour rates. Allow for cutting, forming, welding, finishing and outside services. A custom quoting system can keep the calculations and revisions together as the customer’s requirements change.
Keep the approved drawing with the job
Store the accepted quote, drawing version and production notes together. Staff can check which details were approved and record changes that need review. This gives the people doing the work a clear place to find the current instructions.
Track work through the shop
A production schedule can show which jobs are being cut, formed, welded or finished. Record completed steps and flag missing materials or outside work, so staff can see what needs attention before the next stage.
Know which materials are available
Connect stock records to the jobs that need them. Reserve material, record what was used and keep usable offcuts identifiable by size and location. Staff can check existing stock before ordering more.
Frequently asked questions
Can a manager approve a quote before it is sent?
Yes. A quote can wait for approval before staff send it to the customer. You can decide whether every quote needs review or only certain cases, such as a large discount or an unusual job.
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 it connect to software we already use?
Often, yes. Applications such as accounting systems and customer databases may provide ways to exchange information. I’ll check what your existing software supports and explain the available options.
Have a software project in mind?
Show us how your team quotes and tracks a fabrication job. We can discuss the records and tools that would make the work easier to manage.