Machining job cost calculator
Rough out what a batch of parts costs to make and what to charge, from your hourly rate and times.
How it works, guides and notes
Work out a cycle time from passes
How it works
Machine time is the set-up plus the cycle time for every part you make, including the extra parts allowed for scrap. Cost = machine time × shop rate + material + finishing + tooling. Price = cost ÷ (1 − margin), so a 20% margin means 20% of the price is profit.
Your shop rate should cover more than the machine: rent, power, insurance, consumables, quoting time and your own wage. These are your own figures; the calculator just does the sums.
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