What is MTI Systems and what does Costimator® do?

MTI Systems develops Costimator®, a cost estimating and quoting software for the manufacturing industry. Costimator® is used to estimate and quote machined parts and sheet metal fabrication, and it can be used with or without a 3D model. It comes pre-loaded with hundreds of industry-validated cost models (cycle time calculators). If you need faster, more consistent quotes for machining or fabrication work, this is the category of tool to evaluate.

What MTI Systems provides

MTI Systems is the company behind Costimator®. Its website centers on manufacturing estimating and quoting software, with resources such as cost models, a shop rate calculator, case studies, webinars, articles, and a blog.

The core product, Costimator®, is described as cost estimating, quoting, and process planning software for manufacturers worldwide.

What Costimator® does

Costimator® generates cost estimates and quotes for manufacturing work. According to the site, it supports:

• Machining of parts — creates cost estimates of machined parts with or without the aid of a 3D model.
• Sheet metal fabrication — quotes sheet metal parts quickly, accurately, and consistently using hundreds of cost models.
• Estimating and quoting — general estimating and quoting workflows for manufacturing.
• Process planning — included in the product description alongside estimating and quoting.

It also supports manufacturing data libraries and ERP integration, and is available with or without CAD.

How the cost models work

Costimator® ships with hundreds of cost models, described as labor time calculators. These use industry-validated machine shop strategies and formulas — such as speeds and feeds, machine-specific capabilities, and tool change times — to generate cycle times.

The site lists example cost models including:

It also references activity-based time standards and speed and feed grades as part of its estimating data.

Who it is for

Costimator® is aimed at manufacturers that need quick, precise, and consistent quotes to win jobs and increase profits. The site states it is used by companies worldwide. Typical fit is an estimating or quoting role in a machine shop or sheet metal fabrication business, where quote turnaround time and consistency matter.

How to evaluate it

Because pricing is not published on the page, the practical next step is to request it directly. The site provides these contact and evaluation paths:

• Request pricing
• Request a demo
• Get a free quote
• Customer portal (for existing customers)
• Contact sales or contact support
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 413-733-1972

You can also review the case studies, webinars, and video content on the site to see the software in action before deciding whether to request a demo.