Cost Model Overview

With some notable differences, the user guided stage tooling cost model is based on the same calculations as the GCD-driven cost model for Turret Press found in the Sheet Metal process group.

In general, costs are determined by aggregating material, labor, machine, and tooling costs.

This overview section summarizes assumptions and limitations of the following aspects of the model:

 General Process

 Part Geometry

 Materials

 Machines

 Tooling