Laser Cut Time: Cut Length, Pierces & Machine Cost
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In this lesson
You measure the cut length of each part from its outline and holes, add the pierce time for every contour, convert it into minutes with fictional speeds by thickness and price the time at the machine's hourly rate.
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Lessons in this course
- Flat Blank Length: Bend Allowance and K-Factors Locked
- Bend Deduction: From Outside Flange Dimensions to the Blank Locked
- Part Area, Weight & Material Cost per Part Locked
- Nesting: Parts per Sheet, Sheets Needed & Material Utilisation Locked
- Laser Cut Time: Cut Length, Pierces & Machine Cost Locked
- Press Brake Time: Setups, Bends per Part & Spreading the Setup Locked
- Finishing & Extras: Coating Area, Inserts and Packaging Locked
- The Quote: Cost Build-Up, Margin & Price per Part by Batch Size Locked