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aPriori Cost Model Guide
1 Introduction
2 Direct and Indirect Overhead
- Overview
- VPE Variables, Machine Properties, and Overhead Costs
- Displaying and Overriding Overhead Values
- Overhead Costs per Part
- Overhead Rates
- Annual Direct Overhead
- Annual Indirect Overhead
  - Facilities Cost
  - Support Services Cost
- Overhead Formula Reference
3 Root and Site Cost Model Formulas
- Fully Burdened Cost
- Piece Cost
- Other Direct Costs
- Amortized Investment
4 Assembly Process Group
- Cost Model Overview
- Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
- Assembly Welds
  - Pro Welds
  - Virtual Welds
- Assembly Views
- Assembly Machining
5 Assembly Molding
- Cost Model Overview for Assembly Molding
- Geometric Cost Drivers for Assembly Molding
- Routing and Feasibility for Assembly Molding
- Machine Selection for Assembly Molding
  - Machine Selection for Insert Pick and Place
  - Machine Selection for Insert Injection Molding
- Formulas for Assembly Molding
- User Inputs for Assembly Molding
Bar & Tube Fabrication Process Group
- Cost Model Overview
- Costing Flow
  - GCD Extraction
    - Extrusion GCDs
  - Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs
- Process Group Site Variables
  - Tube Recognition
  - Extrusion Recognition
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
6 Casting--Die Process Group
- Die Casting Cost Model Overview
- GCD Extraction for Die Casting
  - Slide Bundles for Die casting
- Feasibility and Routing for Die Casting
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations for Die Casting
- User Inputs for Die Casting
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Die Casting
7 Casting--Sand Process Group
- Sand Casting Cost Model Overview
- GCD Extraction for Sand Casting
- Feasibility and Routing for Sand Casting
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations for Sand Casting
- User Inputs for Sand Casting
- Process Defaults and Thresholds for Sand Casting
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Sand Casting
8 Composites Process Group
- Composites Cost Model Overview
- GCD Extraction for Composites
- Routing and Feasibility for Composites
- Machine Selection for Composites
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations for Composites
- User Inputs for Composites
9 Forging Process Group
- Forging overview
- Forging processes
- Forging material
- Forging machines
- Forging process routings
- Forging process setup
- Forging costing details
10 Stock Machining and Machining Process Groups
- Machining Overview
- Material Stock and Utilization
- GCD Extraction
- Routing and Feasibility for Machining
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations for Machining
- User Inputs for Machining
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Machining
- Semi-automated Costing
- Working with Features to Review
- Working with the Heat Map (Geometry Analysis)
- Modifying Machining Operation Assignments
  - Explicitly Assigning Operations to GCDs
  - Manually Assigned Operations
- Working with Gears, Splines, Sprockets, and Flutes
- Working with Part Setups and SetupAxis GCDs
- Setup Axes and Operation Feasibility
11 2-Model Machining Process Group
- Cost Model Overview
- 2-Model Quick Start
- Benefits of 2-Model Machining
- A note about part alignment
- A 2-Model Machining example
  - Cost the input source model
  - Cost the finished model
- Transitioning to 2-Model
- 2-Model GCDs
12 Sheet Metal—Hard Tooled
- Cost Model Overview for Hard Tooled Sheet Metal
- GCD Extraction for Hard Tooled Sheet Metal
- Routing and Feasibility for Hard Tooled Sheet Metal
- User Inputs for Hard Tooled Sheet Metal
  - Progressive die process setup
  - Tandem Die Process Setup
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Sheet Metal
13 Sheet Metal--Hydroforming
- Cost Model Overview for Hydroforming
- GCD Extraction for Hydroforming
- Routing and Feasibility for Hydroforming
- Material Stock Selection for Hydroforming
  - Material Stock Selection for Offline Blanking Routings
  - Material Stock Selection for Laser Cut and Router Cut Routings
    - Trim Strip Sizes
- Machine Selection for Hydroforming
  - Hydroform Machine Selection
  - Offline Blank Machine Selection
    - Required Press Force for Offline Blanking
- Formulas for Hydroforming
- User Inputs for Hydroforming
14 Sheet Metal—Transfer Die
- Cost Model Overview for Transfer Die
- Transfer Die Quick Start
- GCD Extraction for Transfer Die
- Tooling for Transfer Die
- Primary Forming for Transfer Die
- User Inputs for Transfer Die
  - Setup Options for Transfer Die
  - Process Defaults and Thresholds for Transfer Die
15 Sheet Metal—Soft Tooled
- Cost Model Overview
- GCD Extraction
- Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Sheet Metal
16 Sheet Metal—Stretch Forming
- Stretch Forming Overview
- GCD Extraction for Stretch Forming
- Routing for Stretch Forming
- Process Feasibility for Stretch Forming
  - Stretch Form Process Feasibility
  - Xsection Curve Height for Stretch Forming
- Machine Selection for Stretch Forming
- Material Stock Selection for Stretch Forming
- Formulas for Stretch Forming
- User Inputs for Stretch Forming
- Process Defaults and Thresholds for Stretch Forming
17 Plastic Molding Process Group
- Cost Model Overview
- Costing Flow
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs for Plastic Molding
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
- Design-to-cost Configuration for Plastic Molding
18 Powder Metal Process Group
- Powder metal overview
- Powder metal processes
- Powder metal material
  - Powder metal material utilization
- Powder metal machines
- Powder metal process routings
- Powder metal process setup options
- Powder metal costing details
19 Rotational and Blow Molding Process Group
- Rotational and blow molding overview
- Rotational and blow molding processes
- Rotational and blow molding material
  - Rotational and blow molding material composition
  - Rotational and blow molding material utilization
- Rotational and blow molding machines
- Rotational molding process setup
- Blow molding process setup
- Rotational and blow molding costing details
20 Sheet Plastic Process Group
- Sheet plastic overview
- Sheet plastic routings
- Sheet plastic processes
- Sheet plastic material
- Sheet plastic machines
- Sheet plastic costing details
21 Additive Manufacturing Process Group
- Process Routing for Additive Manufacturing
- Materials for Additive Manufacturing
- Process Feasibility for Additive Manufacturing
- Machine Selection for Additive Manufacturing
- Additive Manufacturing Formulas
- User Inputs for Additive Manufacturing
22 Heat Treatment Process Group
- Heat Treatment Overview
- Heat Treatment Processes
- Heat Treatment Machines
- Heat Treatment Process Routings
- Heat Treatment Process Setup
- Hot Isostatic Pressing
- Heat Treatment Costing Details for Other Processes
23 Surface Treatment Process Group
- Surface Treatment Cost Model Overview
- Surface Treatment Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
24 Other Secondary Processes Process group
- Packaging Processes
- Cleaning Process
  - Ultrasonic Cleaning
- Testing and Inspection Processes
25 User Guided Costing
- Overview
- Creating or Opening a Virtual Part
- Using Settings from a Start Part
- Entering Production Information
- Entering Geometric Information
- Administering Start Parts
26 User Guided Injection Molding
- Cost Model Overview
- Geometric User Inputs
- Feasibility and Routing
  - Process-level Feasibility and Routing
  - Machine Feasibility and Selection
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- Additional User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
27 User Guided Sheet Metal—Progressive Die
- Cost Model Overview
- Geometric Inputs
- Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- Additional User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
28 User Guided Sheet Metal—Stage Tooling
- Cost Model Overview
- Geometric Inputs
- Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- Additional User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
29 User Guided Sheet Metal—Turret Press
- Cost Model Overview
- Geometric Inputs
- Feasibility and Routing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
30 Wire Harness Process Group
- Cost Model Overview
  - General Process
    - Component Types
    - Routings
  - Cost Driver Extraction
- To import and cost a new wire harness
  - To validate your initial costing
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- User Inputs
- Process Defaults and Thresholds
- Process Limitations:
31 PCBA Process Group
- PCBA Cost Model Overview
  - PCB Costing Workflow
  - General Process
    - Routings
- Modifying and Importing Your PCBA BOM
- Cost Algorithms and Calculations
- How to Cost a PCBA
- PCBA Processes – User Guided
- PCBA Processes -- Assembly
- Process Defaults and Thresholds