MRP Built for CNC Machine Shops
From RFQ through final inspection — FabFlow handles mills, lathes, multi-axis setups, tooling, and QC the way precision machine shops actually run.
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Every feature is designed around how precision machine shops quote, program, set up, run, and inspect.
Operation-Level Quoting
Quote by operation, not by part. Define mill ops, lathe ops, setups, and secondary processes — FabFlow calculates cycle time, tooling cost, and margin per operation.
Tooling & Fixture Management
Track every end mill, insert, drill, tap, and custom fixture. Know what tooling each job needs, what's in the crib, and when to reorder — before you break the last insert.
Multi-Axis Machine Scheduling
Schedule 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machines with real-time visibility. Group similar setups, balance workload across machines, and hit your delivery dates.
Setup Sheet & Program Linking
Attach CAM programs, setup sheets, and inspection plans directly to each operation. Operators have everything they need at the machine — no hunting for files on the network drive.
In-Process & Final Inspection
Built-in quality workflows: first-article inspection, in-process checks, and final QC sign-off. Record measurements, flag non-conformances, and maintain full traceability per job.
Material & Blank Management
Track bar stock, plate, billet, and castings by alloy, heat number, and cert. Link material certs to finished parts automatically — audit-ready traceability without the paperwork.
Machine-Rate Costing
Set machine-specific hourly rates, setup charges, and tooling consumable costs. FabFlow calculates real-time job profitability — know your margin before you accept the PO.
FabFlow vs. the Alternatives
Most machine shops rely on spreadsheets, whiteboards, and disconnected tools. Here's how FabFlow stacks up.
| Capability | Spreadsheets | Generic ERP | FabFlow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation-level quoting | ✕ Manual guesswork | ✕ Part-level only | ✓ Per-op detail |
| Tooling & fixture tracking | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Crib to machine |
| Multi-axis machine scheduling | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ 3/4/5-axis aware |
| Setup sheet & program linking | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Per-operation files |
| First-article & in-process inspection | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ Built-in QC |
| Material cert traceability | ✕ Filing cabinet | ✕ | ✓ Auto-linked |
| Up and running | N/A | 3–6 months | Days, not months |
Trusted by CNC Machine Shops
Machinists who switched from spreadsheets and generic ERPs to FabFlow.
We used to quote complex 5-axis jobs with a spreadsheet that missed half the setups. FabFlow's operation-level quoting paid for itself on the first aerospace package we won — 12% higher margin because we actually captured all the ops.
The tooling management module is a game changer. We used to reorder inserts when we ran out. Now FabFlow tells us when we're low before the job even starts — zero unplanned downtime on tool changes.
Our ISO auditor loved the traceability. Every material cert linked to every part, every inspection record at our fingertips. We went from a half-day prep to 20 minutes.
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