Q-2604-ORBIT-01
GeometryA356Accepted750 pcs committed
The number
Tooling
$5,849
Per piece
$20.87
Order value
$21,502
Quoted Apr 12, 2026, accepted Apr 20, 2026.
How the per piece price is built
| Step | Formula | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Casting weight | intersection volume x density x 1e-6 | 0.916 kg |
| Batch cost per piece | OPR = 6.956 + (3.623 / mass_lbs), cost = OPR x mass_lbs | $17.67 |
| Rework buffer | 2 runs x 8.0 hrs x $150/hr | $2,400 |
| Buffer per piece | buffer / 750 pcs | $3.20 |
| Total per piece | batch cost + amortised buffer | $20.87 |
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 | 2 |
| Mold cost | (parts x volume x 0.000132 + 400 + 1870) / 0.4 | $5,849 |
Against CNC from billet
- CNC per piece
- $210.52
- Casting per piece
- $20.87
- Buy to fly ratio
- 5.0
- Machining
- $105/hr x 2.00 hrs
- Material cost
- $2.85/kg (A356)
- Break-even
- 31 pcs
Tooling pays for itself at 31 pieces, which is 4% of the committed volume.
Geometry the price came from
- Solid volume
- 264,300 mm3
- Intersection volume
- 341,900 mm3
- Casting weight
- 0.916 kg
- Shop rate
- $150/hr