Work out cnc job cost instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Machining and setup are both charged at the machine hourly rate, and material is added at cost to give the job total. Setup is a fixed cost per job regardless of quantity, which is why unit prices fall sharply between one part and ten.
Job cost
total = (runtime + setup hours) x hourly rate + material cost
total = (runtime + setup hours) x hourly rate + material cost. Machining and setup are both charged at the machine hourly rate, and material is added at cost to give the job total.
Setup is a fixed cost per job regardless of quantity, which is why unit prices fall sharply between one part and ten.
Enter machine runtime, machine rate per hour, material cost, setup and programming time. The defaults shown are a realistic worked example — swap in your own figures to get a result you can use.