Metal Fabrication ERP: CAD/CAM Nesting Integration, Offcut Remnants & Heat Traceability
Transform metal offcuts and sheet remnants into usable inventory. Quote custom fabrication jobs in minutes with accurate scrap and machine run-time calculations.
Source Integrity Rule: Direct CAD/CAM nesting file import (DXF/STEP) supported via standard import workflows [PRODUCT CAPABILITY TO CONFIRM].
Mandatory Regulatory & Quality Standards
Operational Bottlenecks in Metal Fabrication & Job Shops
Challenge 01
Unused sheet remnants thrown into scrap bins because storekeepers cannot locate partial plates
Challenge 02
Inaccurate quote estimates for laser cutting and CNC bending causing project losses
Challenge 03
Subcontracted galvanizing or powder coating delays paralyzing final assembly lines
End-to-End Shop Floor Execution Workflow
Plate Inward & MTR Scanning
Steel plates and structural tubes received, stamped with heat numbers, and linked to digital MTRs.
Nesting & Remnant Reservation
CAM software nests parts onto sheets; remaining remnant dimensions saved back into inventory.
Cutting, Bending & Welding
Laser cutting, brake press bending, and coded welding operations logged on digital job travelers.
Outsource Finishing Management
Fabricated frames dispatched to galvanizing subcontractors via Section 143 Job Work challans.
Core Functional Modules for Metal Fabrication & Job Shops
Key Industry Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Target KPI 01
Plate Utilization %
Target KPI 02
Remnant Re-use Ratio
Target KPI 03
Cutting Torch On-Time
Target KPI 04
Job Gross Margin %
Frequently Asked Architecture & Compliance Questions
How does Werkora track sheet metal remnants and drops?
When a sheet is cut, the remaining offcut drop dimensions (length × width) are saved back into stock as a child remnant lot available for future jobs.