True shape part geometry

Section detail geometry

Add rectangular plate parts

Add structural section parts

What is FastCAM® RFQ™

FastCAM® RFQ™ (Request For Quote) enables buyers of steel to create detailed quote requests for stock and processed parts including plate and structural sections. FastCAM® RFQ™ files can be emailed to steel vendors for quotation.

FastCAM® RFQ™ includes a comprehensive catalog for plate and structural sections using the AISC industry standards.

Item and part weights are instantly calculated for each entry as well as total job tons.

Produce quotes using FastCAM® RFQ™ Files

Steel vendors can quote directly from customer supplied FastCAM® RFQ™ files using the FastCAM® QE™ rapid response quotation software.

Sales people simply import the FastCAM® RFQ™ into FastCAM® QE™ - no need to re type part requirements or perform manual take-off.

FastCAM® QE™ produces fast accurate quotes for the supply of processed steel.

Universal exchange file for fabricated parts

Individual DXF or DWG files don't have electronic properties to detail material, thickness or quantity. This often leads to a separate Bill of Material listing document containing the missing information.

FastCAM® RFQ™ solves this problem by saving material and quantities along with the true shape part geometry for plate and structural sections.

FastCAM® RFQ™ captures true shape geometry from CAD files including profiling, internal penetrations, beveling, drilled holes and marking.

For structural sections this includes mitres, drilled holes and robotic copes. FastCAM® RFQ™ provides the ideal solution for digital job file exchange along the supply chain.

All information is saved in a single electronic file and can be emailed directly to steel vendors. No need to email separate bill of material listings or attach individual part drawing files.

FastCAM® RFQ™ provides substantial benefits to anyone estimating, scheduling or fabricating steel structures in the metal industry.

Data entry and supported file types

Import existing CAD files including:

• CAM
• DXF
• DWG
• NC1 (DSTV)
• KISS
• or simply cut and paste or enter part data requirements.

Steel vendors can quote directly from FastCAM® RFQ™ files using FastCAM® QE™.

FastCAM® RFQ™ highlights :

• FastCAM® RFQ™ imports DXF, DWG, NC1 (DSTV) & KISS
• Also imports FastCAM® .CAM (plate).
• Inbuilt catalogs for all Standard Sections.
• Catalog editor allows you to import, update and maintain your own list.
• Ability to setup alias names for non-standard sections or where names vary from supplier or manufacturer.
• Inch or Metric Data input/output.
• Cut or paste data from spread sheets or windows applications.
• Data includes mass and surface area of all items.
• The RFQ file format can be exchanged with other FastCAM® RFQ™ users and fed directly into the FastCAM® QE™ system for instant optimized quotes based on exact stock sizes.