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Estimating and production

Fab Pilot

Know where every job stands.

Prepare the estimate, release the work, track employee time and understand the actual cost of the job.

For fabrication shops managing several jobs, shared stations and repeat work.

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01

Direct the work

Set priorities, process order and due dates. Release the portion that is ready and keep waiting work visible.

02

Capture shop time

Use employee PINs, shared stations and independent job timers. Review time by employee, station and job.

03

Prepare the estimate

Review STEP and DXF files, material requirements, operation hours, outside services and selling price.

04

Review the actual cost

Compare the saved quote with actual labor, materials and direct costs, then prepare the billing handoff.

Inside Fab Pilot

See the work on screen.

Explore actual product screens. Select an image to take a closer look.

Actual screens captured August–September 2026. Interface details may evolve. Record values shown are examples of the interface.

Explore the capabilities

Details that matter to your day.

From the first record to the next handoff, see what Fab Pilot can handle.

  • Split projects into work packages with their own quantities, routes, status and assignments.
  • Track partial completion, manager priorities, emergency work and blocked packages.
  • Use job due dates and optional process dates; reorder work around the shop.

The everyday workflow

From start to finish.

  1. 01

    Estimate

    Review CAD, material demand and operation costs.

  2. 02

    Release

    Set the quantity, route, people and priority.

  3. 03

    Run

    Record time and progress as work moves through the shop.

  4. 04

    Review

    Check actual costs and pass completed work to billing.

CAD measurements and geometry-based estimates require shop review. Nest sheets show estimating blanks, not finished cutting contours. Payroll reports support review and export; payments are handled separately.

Take a closer look

Bring the details to your team.

Download product information to review, print or share.

Talk through your workflow

See how Fab Pilot fits your shop.

Russell Pitter · (530) 526-4472

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