Cycle time and cost estimator

Add one row per operation to get the total cutting time, the time per part including setup and loading, and a rough machining cost from your shop rate (machine plus operator cost per hour). Good for a first quote or for comparing process plans.

⏱Operations

Operation	Dia. D mm	Vc m/min	Feed	Flutes	Length L mm	Passes	Time

$Setup, batch and shop rate

Setup time (min per batch)Non-cutting time (loading etc.) (min per part)Batch size (parts)Shop rate (per hour, your currency)

Cutting time (per part)—

Per part (incl. share of setup)—

Total for the batch—

Rough cost (per part)—

Rough cost (batch)—

Turning, drilling: Vf = f × n; milling: Vf = fz × flutes × n (n = 1000 × Vc ÷ (π × D))
Operation time = L ÷ Vf × passes; tapping goes in and out, so × 2
Per part = cutting time + loading + setup ÷ batch size

Notes

Rapid moves, tool changes and approach distances are not included, so a real cycle time will be longer. Add an allowance to the non-cutting time.
Shop rates vary a lot between companies, machines and regions. Enter your own; the default is only an example.
Material, heat treatment, finishing, inspection and shipping are not included.