Plasma Cutting Quoting Software | Accuracy Quoting

Plasma quotes priced for thick plate

Stop guessing on heavy plate jobs. Price AR, hot rolled, and structural plate by real weight, set IPM speeds per thickness, factor in consumables, and quote every plasma job without the spreadsheet math.

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The challenge

Why plasma shops struggle with quoting

Heavy plate means heavy costs

Plasma cutting typically handles 3/8" to 2" plate and beyond. A single sheet of 1" AR400 can run hundreds of dollars. Underestimate material usage on a few jobs and your monthly margins disappear. You need exact weights and current material pricing built into every quote.

Wider kerf changes everything

Plasma kerf width can be 3-4 times wider than a laser cut. That changes nesting efficiency, material yield, and part dimensions. Quoting tools built for laser don't account for the material lost to a plasma arc, and that gap shows up as lost profit on heavy plate jobs.

Cut speeds vary dramatically

Plasma IPM speeds swing wildly based on material thickness and amperage. Cutting 1/4" mild steel at 200 IPM is a different job than running 1" plate at 30 IPM. If your quoting doesn't reflect real cut speeds for each thickness, your time estimates are fiction.

Consumable costs add up fast

Electrodes, nozzles, swirl rings, shield caps. Plasma consumable costs per pierce and per hour of cutting are real expenses that most shops estimate by gut feel. On high-pierce jobs with thick plate, consumable costs can rival material costs.

The solution

Quoting software that understands plasma cutting

Accuracy Quoting was built in a shop that runs both laser and plasma tables. We understand that plasma cutting has its own cost structure. Thicker materials, slower speeds, wider kerf, higher consumable burn, and different gas costs. The software accounts for all of it so your quotes reflect what the job actually costs to produce.

DXF analysis tuned for plasma

Upload your DXF files and the system extracts cut lengths and pierce counts automatically. Pair that data with your plasma-specific machine rates, including IPM speeds by thickness, and get accurate cut time estimates for every part. No more manually measuring cut paths or guessing how long a job will take on the table.

  • Automatic cut length and pierce count from DXF
  • Configurable IPM speeds per material and thickness
  • Machine rate pricing for plasma tables
  • Support for multiple machine configurations
DXF analysis showing part geometry, cut length, pierce count, and dimensions for a plasma-cut part

Accurate material costing for thick plate

Structural steel, AR plate, hot rolled sheet. Configure your material database with real costs per pound and the system calculates exact material costs based on part dimensions, thickness, and material density. When steel prices change, update once and every future quote reflects current pricing.

  • Material cost calculated by weight
  • Full material library with density data
  • Quick price updates when steel costs shift
  • Overhead and markup configuration
Material library configured with A36, AR400, stainless, and aluminum plate at multiple thicknesses
Key features

Everything a plasma shop needs to quote accurately

Machine rate configuration

Set up your plasma table with its actual operating costs, including hourly rate, consumable cost per pierce, and gas consumption. Every quote uses your real numbers.

Thickness-based speed tables

Define cut speeds for each material and thickness combination. The system calculates cut time based on the actual IPM your plasma table runs for that specific job.

Structural steel and plate

Built-in support for the heavy materials plasma shops work with daily. A36 plate, AR400, stainless, and aluminum in the thicknesses your plasma table handles.

Margin visibility

See your estimated margin on every quote before you send it. Track actual margins after the job is complete. Know which plasma jobs make money and which ones don't.

Professional quote output

Generate clean, branded PDF quotes that customers take seriously. Include part images, quantities, line item pricing, and your terms. Send quotes that win work.

Additional operations

Plasma cut parts often need grinding, beveling, forming, or welding. Add secondary operations to any quote with their own time and cost calculations.

How it works

From DXF to quote in minutes

1. Upload your DXF file

Drop in the DXF file for the part. The system reads cut lengths and pierce counts automatically. Select the material type and thickness, and the software pulls your configured costs and plasma cut speeds.

2. Review and adjust

The quote builder shows material cost, cut time, machine cost, and your margin. Add any secondary operations like grinding or beveling. Adjust quantities and see pricing scale automatically.

3. Send the quote

Generate a professional PDF and send it to your customer. When they approve, convert the quote to a work order with one click. Track the job through production and delivery.

Pricing

Starts at $20/month — only pay for what you need

One accurate quote on a heavy plate job pays for the software many times over. Start with the base quoting platform and add modules like work orders only when your shop needs them. Free 5-day trial included.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about plasma cutting quoting

Yes. You configure IPM cut speeds for each material and thickness combination based on your actual plasma table performance. The system uses these speeds along with the DXF cut length to calculate accurate cut times. Whether you're running 1/4" mild steel at 180 IPM or 1" plate at 25 IPM, the quote reflects your real production speeds.

Accuracy Quoting supports both laser and plasma cutting. The key differences are in the machine configurations. Plasma cutting involves wider kerf widths, different speed profiles at various thicknesses, higher consumable costs per pierce, and different gas requirements. You set up your plasma table as its own machine with its own rates, speeds, and consumable costs separate from any laser machines you may also run.

Absolutely. The material database supports any thickness you work with. Plasma shops typically cut thicker plate than laser shops, including A36, AR400, and other structural grades in 3/8" through 2" and beyond. Material costs are calculated by weight using the part dimensions and material density, so heavy plate jobs are priced accurately every time.

You configure consumable costs as part of your machine setup. This includes cost per pierce and cost per hour of cutting. The system uses the pierce count from the DXF analysis and the calculated cut time to estimate consumable costs for each job. This ensures that high-pierce jobs with many small holes are quoted appropriately.

Accuracy Quoting supports multiple machine configurations. Set up each machine with its own rates, speeds, and costs. When building a quote, select which machine will run the job and the system uses that machine's specific settings for all calculations. This works well for shops that route thin material to the laser and thick plate to the plasma table.

Start quoting plasma jobs with confidence

Free 5-day trial. No credit card required. Set up your plasma table, upload a DXF, and see what accurate quoting looks like.

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