Little Machine Shop Calculator
Little Machine Shop Calculator
Calculate key metrics for machine shop operations.
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Machine Speed: ${speed} RPM
Cutting Depth: ${depth} inches
Feed Rate: ${feed} in/min
Material Cost: ${formatCurrency(material)}
Labor Cost: ${formatCurrency(labor)}
Production Time: ${time} hours
`; calculationSteps += `Formulas:
Total Material Cost = Material Cost × Feed Rate × Time
Total Labor Cost = Labor Cost × Time
Total Cost = Material Cost + Labor Cost
`; calculationSteps += `Results:
Total Production Cost: ${formatCurrency(totalCost)}
`; calculationSteps += `Tip: Adjust your feed rate and cutting depth for optimal cost savings.`; if(document.getElementById(“calculationSteps”).style.display===”block”){ document.getElementById(“calculationSteps”).innerHTML = calculationSteps; } } function resetCalculator(){ document.querySelectorAll(“#calculator input”).forEach(el=>el.value=””); calculationSteps=””; document.getElementById(“calculationSteps”).innerHTML=”
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“; } function toggleCalculationSteps(){ const s=document.getElementById(“calculationSteps”); const a=document.getElementById(“toggleArrow”); if(s.style.display===”none”||s.style.display===””){ s.style.display=”block”;a.style.transform=”rotate(180deg)”; s.innerHTML=calculationSteps||”Not calculated yet.
“; }else{s.style.display=”none”;a.style.transform=”rotate(0deg)”;} } function formatCurrency(n){return currencySymbol+n.toFixed(2)+” “+fixedCurrency;}This Little Machine Shop Calculator helps estimate the total production cost based on machine speed, cutting depth, feed rate, material costs, labor costs, and production time.
Example Calculation
With a speed of 1200 RPM, cutting depth of 0.5 inches, feed rate of 10 in/min, material cost of $5/unit, labor cost of $20/hour, and 2 hours of production time, the total production cost is calculated.
Why It Matters
Understanding these costs is crucial for optimizing the efficiency and profitability of your machine shop operations.
Smart Strategy
Balance the cutting depth and feed rate to maintain efficiency without overloading your machine or increasing costs unnecessarily.
FAQs
What affects the cost the most? The feed rate and material costs typically have the largest impact on production costs.
Can I adjust the calculator for different machine types? Yes, by changing the input values based on your specific machine’s parameters.