CNC machines are highly configurable products: frame sizes, spindle options, axis counts, tooling packages, fixturing, software options and retrofit services all vary by customer. That variety combined with tight tolerances and production documentation makes quoting slow and error-prone. CPQ software helps CNC manufacturers configure valid machines, price tooling and services accurately, and produce production-ready BOMs, drawings and work orders quickly.

Industry Challenges

• Large configuration surface: multiple axes, spindle types, tool changers, enclosures and automation add complexity.

• Tooling, fixtures and cutting data often need to be quoted alongside the machine — increasing BOM complexity.

• Integration of controls, PLCs, and CAM/post-processor requirements demands compatibility checks.

• Engineering review cycles introduce delays and rework when quotes are created manually.

• Accurate documentation (assembly drawings, wiring lists, NC program references) must be produced for production and commissioning.

The Mercura CPQ Advantage

• See the machine before it’s built: 2D/3D visuals and exploded views show customers exactly what they’ll receive, reducing specification errors and site surprises.

• Keep engineering out of routine quoting: No-code rule authoring enables product and sales teams to publish valid options and tooling bundles without developer support.

• Quote → production in one step: Approved quotes export detailed BOMs and work-order data to ERP/CAD systems so procurement and shop floor can act immediately.

• Fast Rollout, Tailored to Your Complexity. Adjusts to your machine portfolio, from small systems to full packaging lines.