Manufacturing & MRP Software for Welding & Fabrication Shops

Job costing with consumable tracking that calculates wire, rod, and gas usage per joint type and project. Software for managing manufacturing operations, tracking materials, planning production, and controlling quality.

Challenges Welding Businesses Face

If any of these sound familiar, you are not alone. Most welding businesses deal with these every day.

Job costing that misses consumable costs — wire, gas, and rod usage that varies significantly by project

Welder certification tracking where expired AWS or CWB qualifications jeopardize your ability to bid certified work

Custom fabrication quotes that take hours to build from scratch because there is no standard estimating template

Quality documentation requirements on structural and pressure vessel work that must survive inspection audits

Material price volatility on steel and aluminum that changes the profitability of a job between quote and start

How Deelo Solves These for Welding Businesses

Every pain point above has a matching solution built into Deelo — no extra plugins, no extra cost.

Job costing with consumable tracking that calculates wire, rod, and gas usage per joint type and project

Welder certification dashboard with expiration alerts and qualification tracking per process and position

Fabrication estimating templates with pre-built labor hours per joint type, material weight, and finish requirements

Digital quality documentation with weld procedure specifications, inspection records, and traceability per joint

Material price-lock windows on quotes with automatic margin protection when steel prices fluctuate

Manufacturing Features Built for Welding

Software for managing manufacturing operations, tracking materials, planning production, and controlling quality. MRP (Material Requirements Planning) helps you know exactly what to produce, when to produce it, and what materials you need.

Bill of materials (BOM) management
Production planning and scheduling
Work order creation and tracking
Inventory management with lot tracking
Purchase order management
Quality control and inspection workflows
Cost tracking and margin analysis
Shop floor reporting and productivity

Deelo vs the Competition

See how Deelo stacks up against popular manufacturing tools for welding businesses.

FeatureDeeloKatanaMRPeasyFishbowl
Starting PriceFree / $19/seat$99 - $499+/mo$49 - $149/user/mo$4,395+ one-time + support
All-in-one platform
Manufacturing features
Built-in CRM
Invoicing & payments
50+ integrated apps
No long-term contract

Welding Industry Insights

Consumable tracking reveals 10-15% of welding job costs that were previously invisible

Certification dashboards prevent 100% of qualification-lapse compliance issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best manufacturing software for welding businesses?
Deelo offers manufacturing software purpose-built for welding businesses. It includes bill of materials (bom) management, production planning and scheduling, work order creation and tracking, and more — all in one integrated platform that also includes 50+ other business apps.
How much does manufacturing software cost for welding companies?
Deelo starts free with all 50+ apps included. Paid plans start at $19/seat/month with no long-term contracts. Compare that to standalone manufacturing tools like Katana ($99 - $499+/mo) that only cover one function.
Can I use Deelo's manufacturing alongside other Deelo apps?
Yes — that's the core advantage. Your manufacturing data connects seamlessly with field service, crm, invoicing. No integrations to set up, no data silos, no extra cost.
How long does it take to set up Deelo for a welding business?
Most welding businesses are up and running in under 15 minutes. Sign up, choose your industry during onboarding, and Deelo pre-configures the right apps and workflows for your business type.
Does Deelo replace Katana for welding businesses?
Deelo can replace Katana and more. While Katana focuses on manufacturing, Deelo gives you manufacturing plus 50+ additional apps — CRM, invoicing, scheduling, helpdesk, and more — for a fraction of the cost.

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