Flat pattern quoting
Upload a DXF and get cut length, pierces, folds, material and labour priced from your own rates.
Sheet metal quoting software: cut, fold & job tracking
Sheet metal workers: flat patterns priced in minutes. Cut, fold and finish quoted.
Drawings get quoted by hand with a calculator, powder coat gets remembered after the price has gone out and the same bracket is re-quoted every time a builder reorders it. We build sheet metal quoting and job systems that price straight from flat patterns, track every job across the floor and push invoices into your accounts. Then we host them and look after them.
Looking for sheet metal quoting software that actually understands folds?
Sheet metal pricing comes down to a handful of things: material, thickness, cut length, pierces, folds, finish and how many you're making. Most shops still work it out by hand from a PDF, a ruler and the boss's memory of what the last one cost. Two people quote the same part two different prices. Repeat parts get quoted from scratch. Nobody can tell a customer where their job is without walking the floor.
Wollopit builds custom sheet metal software around how your shop runs. Upload a flat pattern and the quote calculates itself from your own rates. Accepted quotes become jobs that move from cut to fold to finish on a board everyone can see. Parts are saved with their drawings so reorders take a minute. We connect the tools you already use, like your CAD, nesting software and Xero, then host and maintain the lot so you can get back on the brake.
01The problems
What we hear from sheet metal workers
Does your sheet metal business have these problems? Here's how we'd fix them.
Most sheet metal shops we talk to can fold anything you throw at them. The paperwork behind it is held together by a whiteboard, an inbox and one person who knows the rates.
- The problemQuoting from drawings by handA PDF lands in the inbox, someone scales it and works out cut length on a calculator. Two people quote the same part two different prices.How we fix itUpload the DXF or flat pattern and the quote works out cut length, pierces, folds and material from your own rates.
- The problemMaterial prices from last quarterSteel, ally and stainless move around and the quote sheet still has old sheet costs baked in.How we fix itOne material library with grades, thicknesses, sheet sizes and costs. Update a price once and every new quote uses it.
- The problemFolds counted on fingersBend count, tooling changes and that awkward return flange all get guessed at quote time.How we fix itFold count, bend length and setup priced per part, with extra for hems, tight returns and tooling changes.
- The problemPowder coat added as an afterthoughtThe part goes out at a good price, then someone remembers it's being coated and the margin's gone.How we fix itFinishes and outside processes priced in from the start, with their lead times added to the due date.
- The problemRepeat parts quoted from scratchA builder reorders the same brackets they got in March and nobody can find the old quote.How we fix itEvery part saved with its drawing, revision and price. Reorders take a minute.
- The problemNobody knows where a job isThe customer rings asking if it's ready and someone walks the floor looking for it.How we fix itJob stages from cut to fold to finish on a shop screen and phones, so anyone can answer in seconds.
- The problemWrong revision on the laserRev B gets cut while Rev C is sitting in somebody's email.How we fix itDrawings stored against the part with revision control. The floor only ever sees the current one.
- The problemSite measures on scraps of cardboardFlashings and cappings measured on site, scribbled down then redrawn in the office.How we fix itA phone profile drawer for site measures: girth, folds and lengths captured and priced on the spot.
- The problemQuotes that go quietQuotes go out, nobody follows up and the work goes to the shop down the road.How we fix itQuote tracking with follow-up reminders and online acceptance that turns straight into a job.
- The problemOffcuts and sheet stock a mysteryOffcut racks overflow and nobody knows if the job made money on material.How we fix itSheet stock and offcuts tracked per job, with usage pulled from your nesting software where it can be.
- The problemInvoices retyped into XeroFinished jobs get invoiced days later from a docket that's half legible.How we fix itCompleted jobs push invoices into Xero or MYOB with the quoted lines and any variations.
02What we build
Solutions
What we build for sheet metal workers. Usually all talking to each other.
Pick the one that's hurting most or join the whole lot up. Everything is built around how your team works, not the other way round.
Material & rates library
Grades, thicknesses, sheet sizes, cost per kilo and machine rates kept in one place.
Fold & feature pricing
Bend counts, hems, returns, tooling changes and setup time priced per part.
Finish & outside processes
Powder coat, galv, anodising and welding priced in with supplier lead times.
Customer quote portal
Builders and engineers upload drawings, pick material and finish and accept quotes online.
Saved parts & reorders
Every part kept with its drawing, revision and price history for one-click reorders.
Job board
Cut, fold, weld, finish and dispatch stages on a shop screen and staff phones.
Site measure app
Draw flashing profiles on a phone with girth and folds, then price them on the spot.
Drawing & revision vault
DXF, PDF and STEP files stored against each part with revision control.
Sheet & offcut stock
Sheet stock, offcut racks and reorder alerts tied to each job.
Accounts integration
Accepted quotes and finished jobs flow into Xero or MYOB without retyping.
Delivery & dispatch
Delivery runs, pickup notices and signed dockets on the driver's phone.
A website that quotes
Hand-built and quick on mobile, with drawing uploads and built to rank for sheet metal in your area.
03The systems
The big ones
Your whole shop, on one system.
These are the systems sheet metal shops ask us about most. Each one works on its own and they get properly useful when they're joined up.
Flat pattern quoting
Drop in a DXF. Get a real price.
The quote reads the flat pattern and works out cut length, pierces and sheet area, then adds folds, material, finish and quantity breaks from your own rates. Everyone in the office quotes the same part at the same price.
- DXF and flat pattern upload
- Cut length and pierce count
- Sheet area and material weight
- Fold count and bend length
- Hems, returns and tooling changes
- Finish and outside process pricing
- Quantity breaks and batch pricing
- Your own margins and machine rates
- Branded PDF quotes in one click
- Quotes saved against the customer
Customer portal & saved parts
Repeat parts reordered in a minute.
Builders, engineers and regular trade customers get their own login to upload drawings, accept quotes and reorder saved parts. Every part keeps its drawing, revision and price history so nobody quotes it twice.
- Customer logins with their own pricing
- Drawing uploads for new quotes
- Material and finish choices online
- Online quote acceptance
- Saved parts library per customer
- Revision history on every part
- One-click reorders
- Order status they can check themselves
- Invoices and statements to download
Job tracking
Know where every job is without walking the floor.
Accepted quotes become jobs with the drawing attached. Staff tap through cut, fold, weld and finish on a shop screen or their phone, so the office can answer a customer in seconds.
- Quotes turn into jobs automatically
- Stages from cut to dispatch
- Shop floor screen and staff phones
- Current drawing attached to every job
- Due dates including outside process lead times
- Jobs waiting on the powder coater flagged
- Time logged per stage
- Ready for pickup SMS to customers
- Quoted against actual on every job
Site measure & flashings
Flashings measured and priced on site.
Draw the profile on a phone, add girth, folds and lengths and the price is ready before you leave the roof. The drawing goes straight to the folder with no redrawing in the office.
- Draw profiles on a phone
- Girth and fold count worked out
- Colours and material choices
- Lengths and quantities per profile
- Priced on the spot
- Customer signs on the phone
- Straight to the job board
- Profiles saved for next time
04How it changes
Before and after
A batch of brackets, wolloped.
Here's how a repeat bracket order could change. Every shop is different, so we map yours first.
Before
- Drawing emailed as a blurry PDF
- Cut length worked out on a calculator
- Powder coat forgotten until after the quote went out
- Job written on the whiteboard
- Customer rings twice asking if it's ready
- Re-quoted from scratch next time
After
- DXF uploaded through the customer portal
- Quote calculated from your rates in a minute
- Finish and lead time included from the start
- Accepted quote becomes a job on the board
- Ready for pickup SMS goes out on its own
- Saved for a one-click reorder
05Services
Everything under one roof
Software, websites and systems for sheet metal workers.
Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading what you've got, it's one team from the first sketch to the support call.
Custom software for sheet metal workers
Built around how your sheet metal business actually runs: flat pattern quoting, material & rates library and the admin in between, in one system you own.
Websites for sheet metal workers
Fast, hand-built websites that rank for the searches your customers make and turn visits into enquiries, bookings or orders.
Sheet metal business system upgrades
Running on spreadsheets, old software or a platform you've outgrown? We move your data across and upgrade in stages so the business never stops.
Apps and portals for sheet metal workers
Fold & feature pricing and finish & outside processes: customer and staff portals that work on any phone without an app store.
Integrations and automation
We connect Xero, MYOB and AutoCAD so information moves on its own and nobody retypes it.
Hosting, support and care
Managed hosting, updates, backups and security for your sheet metal business, looked after by the people who built it.
06Integrations
Connections
Plays nicely with what you already use.
We connect to the CAD, nesting and accounts tools you rely on. We work alongside the ones you're happy with and replace the ones holding you back.
- Xero
- MYOB
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Autodesk Inventor
- Fusion 360
- Radan
- Lantek
- SigmaNEST
- Trumpf TruTops
- Bystronic BySoft
- ServiceM8
- simPRO
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- Dropbox
- Stripe
- Cin7
07How we work
The process
Some people dip their toe in. We turn up in a rebreather.
We get properly below the surface of your sheet metal business: the systems, the busy days and the jobs everyone hates. Then we fix the bits that matter most first.
- 01
Think
We spend time in the office and on the shop floor, from the laser to the brake, then work out what's actually slowing you down.
- 02
Archi-tech
We plan it before writing code: your materials, rates, fold pricing, finishes, job stages, customers, hosting and cost.
- 03
Build
Real engineering, shown to you early and often. Usually quoting first, so you get a win before the next big tender.
- 04
Look after
We host it, maintain it and keep improving it. When something breaks you call the people who built it.
08Questions
FAQ
Things sheet metal workers ask us.
Something else on your mind? Ring 0423 011 252 and ask the people who'd build it.
Can customers upload DXF files?
Yes. DXF and common drawing formats like PDF and STEP can be uploaded for quoting. Flat patterns get read for cut length and pierces automatically.
Can it price folds as well as cutting?
Yes. Fold count, bend length, hems, returns and setup time are all priced from your own rates. You decide how each one is charged.
Does it work with our nesting software?
Usually. We can connect with nesting and CAD tools like Radan, Lantek or SigmaNEST where they allow it. If not, we work alongside them with simple file imports.
Can different customers get different pricing?
Yes. Trade accounts, builders and one-off customers can each have their own margins, quantity breaks and payment terms.
We already use ServiceM8 or simPRO. Do we have to switch?
No. If a platform is doing its job we build around it, adding the quoting, portal and job board on top. If it's holding you back we'll show you what replacing it would involve before anything changes.
How much does a sheet metal system cost?
It depends on what you need, so we quote up front once we understand it. No surprise invoices, no lock-in and you own what we build.
How long does it take?
Smaller jobs like a quote calculator can be quick. Bigger systems are planned in stages so you get the first win early instead of waiting for everything at once.
Who looks after it once it's built?
We do. We host it on our own managed servers and keep it updated and secure. When you need something you ring the people who built it.
We already have systems. Can you upgrade them instead of starting again?
Usually, yes. Most sheet metal workers we work with keep what's working and upgrade the rest in stages. We move your data across, connect the old and new while we switch and retire the old system only when the new one is proven.
Contact
Got a sheet metal business problem? Consider it wolloped.
Tell us what's slow, broken, manual or missing. You don't need a spec, just describe what's going on.