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CNC Cost Calculator

Price CNC work like a shop that intends to stay open. Include setup time, cycle time, tooling, material, overhead, and profit so you stop guessing and start quoting with consistency.

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Quote discipline

Setup time is real work. Quote it even if “it’s quick”.
Tooling wears out. Spread cost across jobs, not your profit.
Cycle time should include probing, tool changes, and cleanup.

If you’re quoting production: add contingency for scrap rate and rework, then sleep better.

CNC Cost Calculator

Estimate your CNC machining costs — including setup, tooling, materials, finishing, and labor — then export to Excel or PDF.

Machining

Machine Rate ($/hr)

Setup Time (hrs)

Run Time (hrs)

Tooling

Tooling Cost ($)

Material & Finishing

Material Cost ($)

Finishing Cost ($)

Labor & Overhead

Manual Labor ($)

Overhead / Power ($)

Job Info

Quantity

Include Profit Margin

Profit Margin (%)

CNC Cost Summary

Cost per Unit:$345.00

Total for 1 Units:$345.00

Includes machining, tooling, materials, labor, and overhead. Profit margin applied.

How to use

Enter material cost and job quantity.
Set setup time, run time per unit, and your shop rate.
Add tooling cost or amortized tool wear if applicable.
Adjust overhead and margin until the quote matches your business reality.

Pro tips

• Separate “programming” vs “setup” if you do custom CAM per job.
• For repeat jobs, store a baseline quote and only update material + cycle time.
• If your machine is booked, raise margin or add expedite pricing.