JetCAM releases free sheet metal part costing application

QuickCost automatically detects configured machines and materials from the JetCAM system. The user specifies the appropriate hourly machining rate and material cost per kilo, and set-up is complete. JetCAM geometry files can either be dragged/dropped from Windows Explorer into the app or the user can browse and add files through the app itself. As soon as files are added their unit cost is immediately displayed. Quantities can be changed to show a total cost, and a cumulative total of parts and cost is detailed at the bottom. Where a part contains tooling for multiple machines the user can quickly select another machine to display the part's cost. Customers using Expert 1 can automatically import and tool any number of components and then drag/drop them into QuickCost for immediate prices. Expert Premium users have the additional benefit of being able to automatically tool parts for multiple machines, allowing immediate cost comparison of different manufacturing types. These can then be exported to Excel – all within seconds, says JetCAM.