Q-2605-RIDGE-02
GeometryA356Accepted800 pcs committed
The number
Tooling
$6,819
Per piece
$9.43
Order value
$14,363
Quoted May 12, 2026, accepted May 19, 2026.
How the per piece price is built
| Step | Formula | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Casting weight | intersection volume x density x 1e-6 | 0.317 kg |
| Batch cost per piece | OPR = 6.956 + (3.623 / mass_lbs), cost = OPR x mass_lbs | $8.49 |
| Rework buffer | 1 runs x 5.0 hrs x $150/hr | $750 |
| Buffer per piece | buffer / 800 pcs | $0.94 |
| Total per piece | batch cost + amortised buffer | $9.43 |
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 | 36 |
| Mold cost | (parts x volume x 0.000132 + 400 + 1870) / 0.4 | $6,819 |
Against CNC from billet
- CNC per piece
- $66.75
- Casting per piece
- $9.43
- Buy to fly ratio
- 3.6
- Machining
- $95/hr x 0.70 hrs
- Material cost
- $2.85/kg (A356)
- Break-even
- 119 pcs
Tooling pays for itself at 119 pieces, which is 15% of the committed volume.
Geometry the price came from
- Solid volume
- 96,300 mm3
- Intersection volume
- 118,450 mm3
- Casting weight
- 0.317 kg
- Shop rate
- $150/hr