Q-2601-RIDGE-01
GeometryA356Accepted1,200 pcs committed
The number
Tooling
$6,252
Per piece
$15.89
Order value
$25,320
Quoted Jan 22, 2026, accepted Jan 29, 2026.
How the per piece price is built
| Step | Formula | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Casting weight | intersection volume x density x 1e-6 | 0.702 kg |
| Batch cost per piece | OPR = 6.956 + (3.623 / mass_lbs), cost = OPR x mass_lbs | $14.39 |
| Rework buffer | 2 runs x 6.0 hrs x $150/hr | $1,800 |
| Buffer per piece | buffer / 1,200 pcs | $1.50 |
| Total per piece | batch cost + amortised buffer | $15.89 |
How the tooling price is built
| Step | Formula | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Parts per mold | 12in x 12in x 6in cavity, 0.5in spacing, mirrored under 4.75in | 8 |
| Mold cost | (parts x volume x 0.000132 + 400 + 1870) / 0.4 | $6,252 |
Against CNC from billet
- CNC per piece
- $104.98
- Casting per piece
- $15.89
- Buy to fly ratio
- 4.2
- Machining
- $95/hr x 1.10 hrs
- Material cost
- $2.85/kg (A356)
- Break-even
- 71 pcs
Tooling pays for itself at 71 pieces, which is 6% of the committed volume.
Geometry the price came from
- Solid volume
- 218,400 mm3
- Intersection volume
- 262,080 mm3
- Casting weight
- 0.702 kg
- Shop rate
- $150/hr