MetaliCal Inc. has introduced the world's first and only dedicated handheld electronic calculator for calculating the weight of steel and metal profiles. MetaliCal Inc. has also introduced MetaliCal Weight & Cost Calculation software for PCs, Palms and Pocket PCs (PDAs).

The handheld MetaliCal MWC (Metal Weight Calculator) calculates the theoretical weight of different profiles of Steel, Aluminum, Copper and Brass. It includes different profiles and shapes produced by the industry including Angles, Bars, Beams, Channels, Expanded Metal, Tubes & Pipes and Sheets & Plates. By keying in the dimensions of your desired profile, the Metal Weight Calculator will tell you its accurate weight. The MetaliCal MWC also contains a database of steel profiles with weight and dimensions of standard long profiles.

The MetaliCal MWC has revolutionized the methods previously used for weight calculation by replacing sliding cards and reference printouts because of its compact size, wide coverage, accuracy, convenience, and affordable price.

The MetaliCal software which is available for PCs, Palms and Pocket PCs is an innovative solution enable user to calculate the weight and cost of 50 different profiles and shapes of 58 different metals. The software covers all the known shapes and sizes produced by the industry.

The user can get the weight by just giving the dimensions. The dimension units are flexible to be customized in metric, imperial or a combination of both. The weight unit also comes up with a choice in kilograms, pounds or metric tons. The software is supported with step by step instructions and detailed graphics.

The cost function enables the user to calculate the cost for his stock or requirement in local and foreign currencies. User can calculate the total cost including taxes, freight etc. The trial version of this useful tool is available free to download from http://www.metalical.com

MetaliCal Inc. also specialize in inventory control software & Manufacturing execution system software for the steel & metal industry. MetaliCal Inc. also provide customized software solutions to the steel and metal industry according to customerÂs requirement.