manufacturing

CNC Costing Software for Manufacturers 

AI-driven CNC costing for job shops and manufacturers. Cost faster, stay profitable, and eliminate guesswork from your cost estimations.

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FEATURES

Key Features of Dashnode for General Manufacturing

Versatile Material & Cost Estimation

Broad Material Coverage

Supports cost estimation for Mild Steel, Aluminium, Brass, Delrin, Acrylics, and more.

Real-Time Pricing & Specs

Access up-to-date pricing, machining difficulty, and material density in one place.

CAD Integration & Feature Recognition

Seamless CAD Import

Upload STEP and IGES files and let Dashnode.ai auto-detect geometric features.

AI-Powered Machining Simulation

Accurately estimate cycle time using intelligent algorithms that simulate a seasoned programmer.

DFM Feedback for Every Design

Quickly identify costly or risky design features before quoting begins.

Flexible Shop Floor Cost Modeling

Custom Machine & Labor Rates

Tailor cost models for 3-Axis, 4-Axis, Turn-Mill, Sliding Head, and more.

Adaptable to Any Job Type

Quote low-volume, high-mix, or large-scale production with equal precision.

Transparent Cost Breakdown

Get full visibility into fixed setup costs, variable cycle times, and overheads.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Dashnode?

90% Accuracy

Replace guesswork with data-driven costs.

<5 seconds

Quoting. Save hours on every RFQ.

30%
Win Rate

Improvement.
Quote more. Win more.

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USE CASES

Transforming CNC Machining Businesses, Big & Small

Small Machine Shops

Automates CNC cost estimation, reducing reliance on manual processes and limited resources.
Delivers fast, accurate quotes with minimal input required.
Saves time, allowing teams to focus more on production than on quoting.

MSME Suppliers

Simplifies quoting across varied orders, materials, and quantities with built-in costing tools.
Ensures consistent, data-driven pricing with accurate cycle time and cost breakdowns.
Reduces manual errors and enables timely, reliable quote delivery.

Costing Service Providers

Automates accurate cycle time and cost breakdowns, reducing dependency on manual methods.
Handles complex, high-volume quoting across multiple client requirements with ease.
Speeds up quote generation without compromising accuracy or detail.

From hours
to seconds

Dashnode gives you quoting speed that wins orders- before your competitors even open Excel.

100 credits free
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faqs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Dashnode be used by small CNC job shops?
Is there a learning curve for new users?
What types of parts can it handle?
Can I cost both low- and high-volume jobs?
How secure is my data?