Three tools. One license. Everything a machine shop needs to stop guessing.
Kerf is a browser-based platform — no install, no IT ticket. Your license covers the job cost analyzer, the System Auditor, and the full machinist training program for your entire floor.
Kerf — Job Performance Analyzer
The full cost-and-cycle-time picture for every job you run — tallied and ranked so you work on what actually matters first.
Every operation ranked by cycle time and cost per part — the worst offender is always at the top, not buried in a spreadsheet.
Tool cost, machine burn rate, and cycle time tallied down to cost per toolpath and cost per part. Whole-set purchasing math included — no smoothed averages.
Parts per set, expected vs. actual life, and defect records tied to specific tools. Know which tools are wearing out faster than they should.
Import a job setup report to auto-build the tool table. Descriptions match against the AcuTool catalog; prices still need entry, but the structure is done.
Run a trial insert or toolpath change and compare it side-by-side against the baseline — cost, cycle time, and life — before committing.
Load a WinTool or JobBOSS CSV export. Matching IDs update automatically; new ones are added. Nothing leaves the browser.
System Auditor
A fast, on-the-floor checklist for catching setup and process issues before they become scrap or downtime. Pairs directly with Kerf to close the loop.
Was the fixture ready? Was the program controlled? Was the paperwork there? The same questions, every job, every time — so nothing gets skipped.
A "No" opens the next question automatically. Was the fixture missing, or just late? Who was responsible? Now the fix targets the right thing.
Fix time and scrapped parts converted to real dollars. Not a vague "we had issues" — an actual number attached to the actual job.
Every audit saved by job number. Next time that job runs, the history is already there — compare before and after, confirm the fix held.
Built for quick entry between operations, not a sit-down report. Answer the question set in minutes, log a comment, move on.
Jobs with unresolved issues stay flagged until they’re closed. Nothing quietly disappears from the list.
CNC Machinist Training Program
A structured 12-week program for new hires and floor machinists — from machine axes and G-code basics through process control, job cost, and using Kerf on a live job. Included with every license, no per-seat pricing.
| Week | Track | Content |
|---|---|---|
| WK 1–2 | Foundations | Machine axes, tooling bins, G-code 101, floor plan |
| WK 3–4 | Tooling & materials | Insert grades, coatings, feeds and speeds, material families |
| WK 5–6 | Process control | Control charts, control plans, SPC |
| WK 7–8 | Setup & inspection | Fixture setup, gaging, first-article inspection |
| WK 9–10 | Job cost & Kerf | Reading a Pareto, cost-per-part math, using Kerf on a live job |
| WK 11–12 | System Auditor | Running an audit, reading job history, closing open items |
Everything in one license
- ✓Kerf job cost analysis — unlimited jobs after the 2-job free tier
- ✓System Auditor — unlimited audits, full job history
- ✓CNC training program — all 12 weeks, all tracks
- ✓No per-seat pricing — one license covers your whole floor
- ✓Browser-based — no install, no IT ticket, no server
- ✓Data stays local — nothing is sent to a server or stored in the cloud