Quote DXF files fast - without the spreadsheet gymnastics
Stop spending hours building quote spreadsheets by hand. Upload a DXF, set your rates once, and generate accurate quotes in minutes. Your time is better spent cutting, not calculating.
What slows down manual quoting
Re-measuring every file
You open the DXF in CAD, measure cut lengths by hand, count pierce points, calculate bounding boxes. Every. Single. Time.
Copy-paste spreadsheet errors
One wrong cell reference and your material cost is off by 2x. You don't catch it until the job is done.
Inconsistent pricing formulas
Your spreadsheet grew organically. Some rows use different formulas. Good luck explaining the pricing to a customer.
No version control
"Quote_v3_final_FINAL2.xlsx" - and you're still not sure which one you sent.
Setup fees buried or forgotten
Programming time, fixture setup, material load - easy to forget when you're rushing.
Customer back-and-forth in email
They want a revision. Now you're managing quote versions across email threads.
How NanoQuote speeds up quoting
Upload the DXF and let geometry extraction do the work
NanoQuote parses cut lengths, pierce counts, bounding boxes, and rapid moves automatically. No manual measuring.
Set your rates once, reuse everywhere
Configure your machines (cut speed, pierce time, operating rate) and materials (sheet size, price, utilization) once. They apply to every quote.
Review the pricing breakdown before sending
See exactly how material, machine time, and services add up. Catch mistakes before the customer sees them.
Share a clean quote link
Customers get a professional quote page. They can accept, reject, or request changes - no login required.
Track status and history automatically
Every quote has a timeline: sent, viewed, accepted, revised. No more email archaeology.
What NanoQuote gives you
DXF parsing with layer control
Choose which layers become parts. Override units (mm vs inches) when files are ambiguous.
Pricing calculator you can explain
Material + machine time + services = total. Every number traces back to your configured rates.
Nesting preview before you commit
See how parts fit on sheets. Know your billable sheet count and material cost before quoting.
Service catalog for consistency
Save common services (deburring, tapping, setup) and apply them to quotes with one click.
Customer quote links with actions
Customers see a clean page with accept/reject buttons. Their response updates your quote status instantly.
Quote history and notes
Every change is logged. Add internal notes. See what you quoted last time for the same customer.
Why shops switch from spreadsheets
Frequently asked questions
Most quotes take 2-5 minutes once your rates are configured. Upload the DXF, confirm parts and quantities, review the pricing breakdown, and send. The geometry extraction alone saves 10-20 minutes compared to manual measuring.
NanoQuote lets you override units per source (layer or file). If a file says mm but looks like inches, just flip the unit setting and the cut lengths recalculate automatically.
Yes - you set machine operating rates, material prices, setup times, and services. The pricing breakdown shows exactly how each number contributes to the total, so you can adjust inputs to match your shop's actual costs.
Edit the quote, recalculate, and resend the same link. The customer sees the updated version. All changes are logged in the quote history.
No. Customers access quotes via a unique link. They can accept, reject, or request changes without signing up for anything.
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