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ERP quoting modules vs SeekMake for CNC machine shops
The estimating module of a job-shop ERP, used by your internal team works, but it is slow and depends on one person. SeekMake prices uploaded files with your rules in seconds, on your website, and lets customers order and pay online.
ERP estimating modules are built for the office: an estimator enters operations and cycle times for each machined part before a quote exists. That suits planning, but buyers on your website still have to email a STEP file and wait. Putting a quote widget in front of your rates lets simple milled and turned parts be priced at the moment of request, while the ERP keeps running production.
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Key factsLast updated
- Built for
- Job shops, milling and turning
- Customers upload
- STEP and STL
- Price follows
- Your rates, setup and margins
- Replaces
- Spreadsheets and copy-paste quotes
- Quote history
- Every quote saved and searchable
- Branding
- Your logo on quotes and invoices
The problem
Spreadsheet quoting doesn't scale with your RFQs
Spreadsheet estimatingone estimator, one queue
- Each estimator has their own version of the sheet
- Rates change and old quotes don't
- Quotes live in email attachments
- Nobody knows which quotes turned into orders
SeekMake quotingone source of truth
- One set of rates for the whole team
- Change a rate once, every new quote uses it
- Every quote saved with its file and price breakdown
- Quote-to-order rate in your reports
Demo
See SeekMake in action
Watch a customer upload files, get prices and check out, then see the order arrive in the shop’s dashboard.
How it works
Every quote in one place
Quotes from your website, from email and from your team land in the same list, with the file, the price breakdown and the customer.
- 01Price from the fileGeometry is measured automatically and your rules set the price.
- 02Edit before sendingAdjust any line, add a discount or a note, then send.
- 03Convert to an orderThe customer accepts and pays online, or you convert it yourself.
Fully customizable
A quote widget that looks and works like your website
Choose what customers fill in and what they can pick, then style it to match your site. Your customers never see the SeekMake name.
- Input fields
- Options customers can pick
- Post-processing
- Finishes
- Certifications
- Colours
- Layout
- Design and fonts
100% white labelYour logo, your colours and your domain on the widget, the customer portal, emails, quotes and invoices.
Your shopbracket_v3.step
Analysing geometry…1/4
- Tool access
- Wall thickness
- Hole sizes
- Undercuts
Material
Aluminium 6061
Finish
Anodized, black
Tolerance
±0.05 mm
Thread inserts
2 × M6
Certification
Material certificate 3.1
€1,240.00
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Example widget. Prices are illustrative.
Your pricing rules
Price CNC machining the way your estimator does
These are the inputs you control. Example values are for illustration only.
MaterialMaterial and stockAluminium 6061, steel, brass, plastics, priced per kg or per bar
TimeMachine timeCalculated from the part's geometry and your hourly rate per machine
SetupSetup per jobA fixed charge spread over the quantity ordered
ToleranceTolerance classFor example ±0.1 mm standard or ±0.05 mm precision, with its own surcharge
FinishSurface finishAnodizing, bead blasting, powder coating, each with its price
QtyQuantity breaksLower unit prices as quantity goes up
Customer portal
Customers track every quote and order themselves
Each customer gets a portal on your domain with their quotes, orders, invoices and messages, so they stop emailing you for status updates.
- 01Quotes saved automaticallyEvery upload becomes a quote the customer can reopen, edit and order later.
- 02Order status and chatProduction status and a message thread on each order.
- 03Invoices and receiptsDocuments generated from the order, in your branding.
Grow your sales
Features that help you win more orders
Instant prices bring the requests in. These features turn more of them into paid orders.
See who viewed the quote
Know when a customer opens a quote, so you follow up at the right moment.
Customer portal
Customers reopen quotes, reorder and track production without emailing you.
File repair
Broken meshes are fixed automatically, so fewer quotes stall on a bad file.
Email to quote
Forward an RFQ email and a draft quote is created for you to review.
Discounts and coupons
Offers for new customers, repeat buyers or large orders.
And more: order tracking, analytics, custom emails and online payments.
Not sure it fits your shop?Book a discovery call. We look at your process, your pricing and your website together.
Comparison
ERP quoting module vs SeekMake
| Comparison | ERP quoting module | SeekMake |
|---|---|---|
| Who creates the quote | Your internal team | The customer, instantly, or your team |
| Customer-facing quote widget | Check with your ERP vendor | Yes, on your website |
| Online payment | Check with your ERP vendor | Card, PayPal or bank transfer |
| Customer portal | Check with your ERP vendor | Yes, on your domain |
| Can run alongside your ERP | - | Yes |
Time saved
What instant quoting saves your shop
Hours saved per month
40 h
Cost saved per month
€1,819
Assumes about 1 minute to review each automatic quote and 4.33 weeks per month. Change the sliders to match your shop.
Back office
Everything after the order, in the same place
Orders and customer chat
Each order carries its files, price breakdown, delivery date and a thread with the customer.
Production board
Jobs move from quote to production to shipping, grouped by status and machine.
Work orders
Printable instructions with part, material, quantity and inspection fields.
Reports
Revenue, orders, quote-to-order rate and visitors in one view.
CustomersDiscounts and couponsShipping rulesMachinesMaterialsCustom emailsJob queuePayments: card, PayPal, bank transfer
Integrations
Works with the tools you already use
FAQ
Questions shops ask before switching
Do I have to replace my ERP?
No. Many shops keep their ERP for planning and accounting and use SeekMake for quoting and online orders.
Can my team share one set of rates?
Yes. Rates, materials and margins live in your SeekMake account, so every quote uses the same rules.
Can I edit an automatic quote before sending it?
Yes. You can change prices, add lines, apply a discount or add a note before you send the quote.
How do website orders reach the CNC shop floor?
Orders arrive in the back office with files and price breakdown, and you can print work orders and track each job on a production board by status and machine.
Can my estimator still set the price on a difficult CNC part?
Yes. Parts the rules can't price go to a manual quote request, and your estimator prices them from the dashboard.
Which files can customers upload?
STEP and STL files. The part is checked and measured automatically when it is uploaded.
How much does SeekMake cost?
There is a free plan to start. Paid plans add more features, lower fees on online orders and priority support.
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