Do you know what factors affect the cost of CNC machining?
The price of CNC machined parts depends on the following:
T Processing time:The longer it takes to machine a part, the higher its cost. Processing time is often the main cost driver for CNC machining.
T Cost:These are related to CAD file preparation and process planning and are important for low volume production. This cost is fixed and there is an opportunity to reduce unit prices by leveraging "economies of scale."
T Other manufacturing costs:When you design parts with special requirements (for example, when you define strict tolerances or design thin walls), special tools, more precise quality control, and more processing steps may be required - at lower Processing speed. This of course affects the total manufacturing time (and price).
It is now clear where the cost of CNC machining cost comes from, let us see how to optimize the design to reduce the cost of this process..
