💰 Job Cost Estimator

Quick rough-quote calculator for small CNC shops. Not a substitute for a proper quoting system.

Job Parameters

Currency

Quantity (parts) Number of parts in the batch

Machine Rate ($/hr)

Your shop rate per hour

Cycle Time (min/part) Cutting + cycle time per part

Setup Time (minutes) One-off setup for the batch

Operator Rate ($/hr)

Leave 0 if included in machine rate

Material Cost (total batch)

Total stock cost for the run

Consumables & Tooling

Inserts, tooling wear, coolant

Markup (%)

Profit margin on total cost

Contingency (%)

Buffer for unknowns & rework

Quote Breakdown

Machine time (all parts) —

Setup cost —

Material cost —

Consumables & tooling —

Subtotal (cost before margin) —

Markup —

Contingency —

Total quote (batch) —

Price per part

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⚠️ This is a rough estimate only. Actual costs may vary significantly. Always review with your own costing method before sending to customers.