Blueprint Reader
Upload or paste a welding plan. Ironclad parses joints, weld passes, material sizes, and position from standard fabrication drawings automatically.
Software · beta
Blueprint in.
Accurate estimate out.
Built for High End Welding, a real customer shop — their actual rates are in the estimation engine. When we deploy Ironclad for your shop, you get the code, your own rates, and no subscription.
Ironclad is a welding estimation tool built for High End Welding, a real customer shop: upload a blueprint, and Ironclad parses joints, weld passes, and material callouts, then applies your shop's actual labour and consumable rates to generate an accurate, itemised bid.
What is Ironclad?
Built for High End Welding: blueprint in, joints, passes, and cost out. It learns the shop's own numbers instead of imposing someone else's.
beta Working and evolving. Real users, honest rough edges. Email for access.
Open Ironclad What do you get with Ironclad?
A named system of 4 components — not a list of features, a description of what the software actually does.
Shop Rate Engine
Built on High End Welding's actual consumable and labour numbers. Ironclad learns your shop's costs, not someone else's industry average.
Bid Generator
Professional estimate output, itemised by joint and pass, branded to your shop. Ready to present to the client the same day the blueprint arrives.
Estimate Log
Track actuals against estimates after the job closes. The delta feeds back into your rates and improves the accuracy of every bid that follows.
Who built this, and why does it work?
Built for High End Welding (HEWS), a customer shop. Their actual consumable and labour rates are in the estimation engine — not an industry average. The bids reflect the way a real shop actually thinks.
— Randall Marshall · 3D3D · New Brunswick, Canada · info@3d3d.ca
How much does it cost to build something like Ironclad?
Three fixed tiers for scoped work. All include full source handover, your hosting, your keys — no ongoing seat licence required.
Starter build
$1,500
One-time fixed-scope deliverable. Best for single-feature tools, internal utilities, and clearly defined automation.
Mid-scope build
$2,500
Discovery, design, build, and handover. Best for client-facing apps and systems that need a defined user experience.
Full custom build
$5,000
Complete scope, full source, and production deployment. Best for commercial apps and anything shipping to paying users.
All prices CAD. We scope before we quote — describe the problem at info@3d3d.ca and we will respond within 24 hours.
Questions about Ironclad.
Who built Ironclad?
3D3D built Ironclad for High End Welding (HEWS), a customer shop. Their actual labour and consumable rates are in the engine. It reflects the way a real fabrication shop thinks about estimating, not an industry average.
What drawing formats does Ironclad accept?
PDF and image uploads. Ironclad's parser reads joint callouts, weld symbols, and material callouts from standard fabrication drawings.
Can Ironclad be configured for my shop's rates?
Yes. The rate engine is configurable per material, per joint type, and per weld position. After setup, your rates are in the system and every estimate reflects your actual costs.
What does it cost to deploy Ironclad for my shop?
A configured, branded Ironclad deployment starts at $2,500. This includes setup, rate configuration, and a handover session. Email info@3d3d.ca with your shop size and typical blueprint types.
Owned software
Want one of these for your business?
Describe the problem. We design it, build it, and hand over the keys. No seat licences, no lock-in — you own what we build.