Cost per Part — Swiss-Type Lathe
Machined part cost on a swiss-type lathe: cycle time × rate + tooling per part + material.
Swiss machines exist for the sub-3-minute small part: guide-bushing support lets them finish slender work in one shot. Setup is long and rate is high, so the economics only close above roughly 500–1,000 pieces.
Formula
Note: Quoting aid only — overhead recovery, profit margin, inspection and finishing operations are not included.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Machined part cost on a swiss-type lathe: cycle time × rate + tooling per part + material. A free cnc machining: speeds, feeds & tool wear tool — no sign-up, no upload, instant results in your browser.
About Cost per Part — Swiss-Type Lathe
Cost per Part — Swiss-Type Lathe computes the governing relationship C = t·rate/60 + tool/parts_per_edge + material + setup/qty live as you type. Swiss machines exist for the sub-3-minute small part: guide-bushing support lets them finish slender work in one shot. Setup is long and rate is high, so the economics only close above roughly 500–1,000 pieces. Defaults are pre-filled with realistic values for this exact scenario, and the worked example substitutes your numbers step by step so the math is never a black box.
How to use Cost per Part — Swiss-Type Lathe
- 1Enter your values — Cycle time, Machine + labor rate, Tool/consumable cost per edge, Parts per edge/consumable and more (sensible defaults are pre-filled).
- 2Read the live results: Cost per part, Machine-time share, Batch total.
- 3Check the "with your numbers" line to see C = t·rate/60 + tool/parts_per_edge + material + setup/qty substituted step by step.
- 4Adjust inputs until the scenario matches yours, then copy or share the result.
Why use Cost per Part — Swiss-Type Lathe?
- ✓Instant, free and private — every calculation runs client-side in your browser; nothing is uploaded
- ✓Built on the stated formula C = t·rate/60 + tool/parts_per_edge + material + setup/qty with authoritative sources cited on the page (Kalpakjian & Schmid, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 7th ed., ch. 21; Boothroyd, Dewhurst & Knight — Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly)
- ✓Swiss machines exist for the sub-3-minute small part: guide-bushing support lets them finish slender work in one shot.
- ✓Niche-specific defaults give a meaningful worked answer the moment the page loads
Frequently asked questions
What formula does the cost per part — swiss-type lathe use?+
It evaluates C = t·rate/60 + tool/parts_per_edge + material + setup/qty, exactly as published. Sources: Kalpakjian & Schmid, Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 7th ed., ch. 21; Boothroyd, Dewhurst & Knight — Product Design for Manufacture and Assembly. The substituted worked example on the page lets you verify every step against the textbook.
How should I read the result — and how far can I trust it?+
Swiss machines exist for the sub-3-minute small part: guide-bushing support lets them finish slender work in one shot. Quoting aid only — overhead recovery, profit margin, inspection and finishing operations are not included.
When is this calculator the right tool for the job?+
Machined part cost on a swiss-type lathe: cycle time × rate + tooling per part + material. A free cnc machining: speeds, feeds & tool wear tool. Setup is long and rate is high, so the economics only close above roughly 500–1,000 pieces. For neighbouring scenarios, the related tools below cover the same engine with different presets.
Do I need to install anything or create an account?+
No. The tool is pure client-side JavaScript: open the page and it works, offline once loaded, with no account, no quota and no data leaving your device.
Related tools
- Cost per Part — CNC Router
- Cost per Part — Wire EDM
- Cost per Part — Cylindrical Grinding
- Cost per Part — Horizontal Machining Center
- Cost per Part — Turn-Mill (Mill-Turn)
- Cost per Part — Manual Toolroom (Prototype)
- Spindle Vibration Check — Small Machines (ISO Class I)
- Automation ROI — Small-Parts Assembly
- Concrete QC — Target Mean Strength (Mix Design)
Related Manufacturing tools
Spindle Speed Calculator — Aluminum 6061
Carbide starting RPM for milling Aluminum 6061: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● LiveSpindle Speed Calculator — Mild Steel 1018
Carbide starting RPM for milling Mild Steel 1018: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● LiveSpindle Speed Calculator — Stainless 304
Carbide starting RPM for milling Stainless 304: n = 1000·Vc/(π·D) with a handbook cutting speed preset.
● Live