Laser Cutting & CNC Machining Cost

Cut time, machine rate ($/hr), setup & job quote breakdown.

Cut Length (mm)

Feed Rate (mm/min)

Machine Rate ($/hr)

Setup Labor ($)

Calculated Job Quote

$32.50 USD

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Runtime

5.00 min

Machine Expense

$5.42

Setup Labor

$15.00

Built-in Markup (50%)

$10.21

Quote includes a built-in 50% margin over machine + setup cost.

Did you know?

CNC stands for "Computer Numerical Control" — a technology born from 1950s MIT research where a modified milling machine was driven by punched tape.

Formula

Cut Time (mins) = Cut Length (mm) / Feed Rate (mm/min)

How to set feed rate?

Adjust based on material density and cutter tooth count. Start conservative and step up until edge quality drops.