Cost Algorithms and Calculations

If machining processes are included as secondary processes on sheet metal components, then the machining costs are computed via the Machining cost model and combined with the Sheet Metal process costs to produce a total manufacturing process cost.

This section details how costs are calculated by aPriori. Note that you can override the calculation of many of the quantities involved, and specify them explicitly—see User Inputs, below.

When not otherwise specified, costs are per part.

This section covers formulas in the following areas:

 Material Cost and Utilization

 Deslag

 Bend Brake

 Laser Cut, Oxy Fuel Cut, Plasma Cut

 Waterjet Cut

 3D Laser

 Cut-to-Length, Shear

 Turret Press

 Roll Bending (2-, 3-, and 4-roll)