Automate CNC Cost Estimation — Get the Right Price the First Time

Priced too high — lost the contract. Priced too low — didn’t cover costs. That’s over now.

A customer requests a complex CNC part. Material, tolerances, surface finishes, machine runtime—everything has to be just right. If you’re too conservative in your estimates, you’ll lose the order. If you’re too tight in your estimates, you’ll lose money.

AMFG automatically imports your 3D file and 2D drawing, identifies features down to the individual feature level, and calculates machining, setup, and programming times—tailored to your machines, materials, and machining strategies.

The result: a binding quote with just a click of the mouse. In just a few minutes—even for complex geometries.

No more conflicting Excel lists or configuring the CAM system without knowing if the job will come through—with AMFG software, that’s a thing of the past!

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What AMFG does automatically

Get a quote in just a few minutes using 3D data or 2D drawings
  • Import 3D files in common formats in a single step and analyze their geometry.
  • Automatically detect features—down to the individual feature level (hole, pocket, contour, etc.).
  • Import 2D drawing data: Tolerances, surface finish, and material are automatically assigned to the 3D model.
  • Geometry Recognition: The system notifies you if a similar part has already been manufactured.
  • Calculate machine runtime, setup time, and programming time—based on your configured machines and tools.
  • Create a quote with a single click—choosing the quantity and processing strategy.
  • Learning from Experience: Discrepancies between estimated and actual times can be fed back into the system.
An employee uses AMFG CNC cost estimation software on a computer screen
PDF Flyer: Workflow for CNC Cost Estimation
automatic price calculation

Preconfigured for Your Production

Who can benefit from AMFG price calculation?

AMFG is configured once to suit your specific operation: your machines, your materials, your machining strategies, and your tools. After that, the system calculates using your actual parameters—not industry averages or a black-box AI with opaque algorithms.

The result is pricing that fits your business and holds its own against the competition.

And who benefits from this workflow?

  • CNC contract manufacturer that regularly receives requests for complex turned and milled parts in varying batch sizes.
  • Manufacturing facilities with different configurations in terms of materials, machining strategies, and internal and external downstream processes.
  • Businesses where cost estimates take too long or are sometimes inaccurate.
  • Companies that want to get their offers out faster than the competition and need time for other tasks.
  • Small and medium-sized businesses that do not have their own cost-accounting department.
The AMFG GUI with feature recognition. Get an accurate quote in just a few minutes through price calculation
Automatically extract complex data such as surface quality and tolerances from 2D drawings

See for yourself — in a live demo

We’ll walk you through the AMFG workflow using your parts as examples. Your real-world situation…

Contact us and arrange a demo with us. Many medium-sized companies and CNC experts around the world already rely on the AMFG solution.

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5-axis CNC milling machine machines a complex component

Frequently asked questions

How long does the setup take?

Preconfiguration for your business typically takes 1–2 days. After that, the system is ready for immediate use. You will then be able to optimize the system yourself.

How accurate is the calculation?

After setup and an optimization phase, we generally see deviations of less than 10% from the actual runtime.

How does the algorithm work?

The software combines various settings, such as machinability data from a comprehensive material database and detailed feature recognition that utilizes various parameters, such as tolerances and surface finish. It captures the technical characteristics of the workpiece.

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