Laser cutting cost calculator
Machine time from cut length and pierces, assist gas by material, setup spread over the batch. Defaults are mid-power fibre laser calibration points — replace the rate and speeds with your own machine's numbers. The method behind every field is explained in the laser cutting cost guide. Read the full guide
Cost breakdown
| Cost item | Per part |
|---|---|
| Machine time (0.67 min at cut speed 4.5 m/min) | €1.33 |
| Assist gas | €0.03 |
| Setup amortized over 10 parts | €9.00 |
| Material (nested sheet share) | €0.00 |
| Cost per part (before margin) | €10.37 |
| Batch total (10 parts) | €103.66 |
Calibration defaults, not quotes: speeds, pierce times and gas rates vary with machine power, optics and edge-quality requirements. Apply your margin on top — this is cost, not price.