Estimating
Train a custom AI model on your historical job costs. Generate accurate estimates that maintain target margins.
Setup
Getting started with Estimating.
We train a custom AI quoting model on your operation using cost data from the last 2 years of actual jobs produced. The system does not go live until generated quotes maintain your target margin and land within 10% of historical quotes.
How it works
From trigger to outcome.
Receive RFQ email with specifications, 2D/3D drawings, and comments for custom work
AI analyzes specs against your trained cost model to generate pricing
Validate against historical job costs, material rates, and target profit margins
Produce formal quote PDF with custom pricing and send to customer
Track quote through viewed, accepted, or expired — auto-follow-up on open quotes
Why Estimating
Results you can measure.
AI trained on your actual historical job costs
Maintain target margins automatically
Process STEP files, CAD drawings, and spec sheets
Goes live only after accuracy validated
How Estimating works for manufacturers.
For job shops and custom manufacturers, estimating is an art that takes years of experience to master. Arzana's Estimating tool brings that expertise into an AI model trained specifically on your operation. We analyze two or more years of your actual job cost data — materials, labor, overhead, tooling, and setup — to build a pricing model that understands how your shop works. The AI reads incoming RFQs with attached drawings and specifications, extracts geometry and dimensions from 2D and 3D CAD files, detects manufacturing features like cavities, slides, and lifters for mold work, and runs your pricing formulas. The result is accurate estimates generated in minutes instead of hours, with margins that match your targets. Every estimate includes a confidence score and comparison against similar historical jobs so your team can review with context. Iowa Mold went from 4-6 hours per quote to 2 minutes with 78% increased accuracy after deploying this tool.
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Learn moreEstimating - Frequently asked questions
How does Arzana's Estimating tool work?
Train a custom AI model on your historical job costs. Generate accurate estimates that maintain target margins. The tool is fully customized to your specific operation, including your product catalog, pricing rules, vendor relationships, and customer requirements. It integrates directly with your existing ERP system and starts delivering results within 30 days of deployment.
How long does it take to set up Estimating?
Most manufacturers go live with Estimating within 30 days. Our forward-deployed engineers work from your facility to configure the system around your exact processes. Setup involves: We train a custom AI quoting model on your operation using cost data from the last 2 years of actual jobs produced. The system does not go live until generated quotes maintain your target margin and land within 10% of historical quotes.
Does Estimating integrate with my existing ERP?
Yes. Arzana integrates with all major manufacturing ERP systems including Epicor, JobBoss, SAP, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, IFS, Microsoft Dynamics, and Prophet 21. We also integrate with CRM platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot, and Zoho, and email systems including Gmail and Outlook. Custom integrations are built in under a week.
What kind of accuracy does Estimating achieve?
Arzana's Estimating tool achieves 99%+ accuracy on data processing, document extraction, and automated workflows. Every AI model is trained specifically on your data, your catalog, and your historical transactions, which means accuracy improves over time as the system learns your operation's patterns and edge cases.
Is there a guarantee on Estimating?
Every Arzana tool comes with a 90-day proof-of-value guarantee. If Estimating does not deliver measurable results for your operation within 90 days, you receive a full refund. We stand behind our technology because we deploy it in real manufacturing environments and measure real outcomes.
How much does Estimating cost?
Individual Arsenal tools like Estimating range from $2,500 to $7,000 per month depending on complexity and volume. The full Arsenal platform with all tools starts at $10,000 per month. Every engagement includes custom integrations, forward-deployed engineering support, and same-day customer service. Visit our pricing page for detailed breakdowns.
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