Laser Cutting Cost Calculator
Calculate per-part laser cutting cost from material, thickness, cut length, and machine rate.
Inputs
mm
mm
$/hr
min
$/kg
kg
Results
Total Cost per Part
$1.76
Machine Cost per Part$0.63
Material Cost per Part$0.75
Setup Cost per Part$0.38
Total Batch Cost$176
Cutting Speed2,667 mm/min
Parts per Hour240
Total Run Time40 min
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter cut length per part (in) and material thickness.
- Select material type (mild steel, stainless, aluminum, brass, or copper) and enter piece count.
- Review cut time, machine cost, material cost, and total cost per part and per order.
- Nest parts efficiently to reduce cut length -- overlapping common cuts saves 20-40% on per-part costs.
- Thicker materials require slower feed rates and more laser power -- cost scales non-linearly with thickness.
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