Upload DXF — quote and nest in your browser
Sheet metal estimating software — stop guessing sheets in Excel
Estimate from DXF: upload for sheet count and nest preview — replace pierce guesses in Excel.
Sheet metal estimating software should read the same DXF you will cut. PrixCut extracts cut length and pierce count, runs true-shape nesting, and aligns preview with exportable quotes. Exportable XLSX and PDF quotes — on a paid plan.
- Preview: cut metrics, sheet 1 nest, utilization, sample PDF quote
- Paid plan: priced line items and all sheets
- Figures are market benchmarks; your contour and nest drive the real quote — in a paid plan.
How PrixCut estimates and quotes laser jobs
- Upload DXF — one or many files; same parser as the public DXF analyzer.
- Assign material per part from your catalog (rates in $/inch or $/meter and pierce fees).
- Run nest + metrics — true-shape layout, cut length, pierces, first-sheet utilization.
- Export quote — sample PDF in preview; priced XLSX/PDF on a paid plan.
Estimator time ROI vs Excel
Rectangular bounding-box sheet math hides nest savings and burns estimator hours on rush RFQs. Upload the customer DXF once — pierce count, cut length, and first-sheet utilization update together when you change thickness or quantity.
Pair with laser quoting software for the PDF export path.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Excel sheet-count guessing expensive?
Rectangular bounds and manual pierce counts miss nested savings and surprise runtime. One under-estimated nest can erase margin on a rush job. DXF-driven estimating ties sheet count to true-shape layout before you commit material.
Does PrixCut include true-shape nesting?
Yes. True-shape nesting runs in the same pipeline as your quote — not a separate desktop add-on. Preview the first sheet in the browser; full multi-sheet nest and priced exports are on a paid subscription.
How fast can I send a PDF quote from DXF?
Most job shops upload DXF, assign material per part, and preview nest metrics in minutes. Trial and preview tiers show cut metrics and a sample PDF without prices; exportable XLSX/PDF quotes with your rates — on a paid plan after email verification.
What does the estimator see before buying material?
Cut length, pierce count, first-sheet nest preview, and utilization (yield). Full multi-sheet layout and priced line items — on a paid plan with your material catalog rates.
Can I stop quoting laser jobs in Excel?
Yes. Upload DXF instead of hand-counting pierces and guessing sheet count. PrixCut reads cut length and pierce count from the file, runs true-shape nesting, and exports a priced PDF quote on paid plans — one workflow, no sales call.