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Machine Shops & CNC Business Tools

Start with a focused calculator for Machine Shops & CNC. Use the free tools for individual decisions, then move into the matching Pro workspace when you want ongoing tracking and a connected operating view.

What to measure

Key numbers for Machine Shops & CNC

This collection contains 13 free tools built around decisions in Machine Shops & CNC. The metrics below come directly from the calculators available in this collection.

Metrics covered

  • CNC Break-Even Machine Hours
  • CNC Cycle Cost per Part
  • CNC Job Margin
  • CNC Machine Hour Rate
  • CNC Machine Utilization
  • CNC OEE Simplified
  • CNC On-Time Completion Rate
  • CNC Revenue per Spindle Hour

A practical place to start

  1. 01
    CNC Break-Even Machine Hours Calculator

    Estimate the machine hours volume needed to cover fixed costs.

  2. 02
    CNC Cycle Cost per Part Calculator

    Calculate cycle cost per part from machine + labor run cost and good parts produced.

  3. 03
    CNC Job Margin Calculator

    Calculate profit and margin from job revenue and material + labor + machine + tooling cost.

How to use this collection

Start with the calculation closest to the decision in front of you. Keep the time period and definitions consistent when you compare results. If a metric changes, review the underlying inputs before treating the movement as good or bad. Okomit calculations are planning tools, not substitutes for accounting, legal, tax, medical, or other regulated professional advice.

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Machine Shops & CNC Pro workspace

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Complete collection

All free Machine Shops & CNC tools

Browse every available calculator in this industry.

CNC Break-Even Machine Hours CalculatorEstimate the machine hours volume needed to cover fixed costs.Open free tool →CNC Cycle Cost per Part CalculatorCalculate cycle cost per part from machine + labor run cost and good parts produced.Open free tool →CNC Job Margin CalculatorCalculate profit and margin from job revenue and material + labor + machine + tooling cost.Open free tool →CNC Machine Hour Rate CalculatorCalculate required machine hour rate from annual machine ownership + operating cost and productive machine hours.Open free tool →CNC Machine Utilization CalculatorCalculate machine utilization from productive machine hours and available machine hours.Open free tool →CNC OEE Simplified CalculatorCalculate simplified oee from good productive machine hours and scheduled machine hours.Open free tool →CNC On-Time Completion Rate CalculatorCalculate on-time completion rate from jobs completed on time and completed jobs.Open free tool →CNC Revenue per Spindle Hour CalculatorCalculate revenue per spindle hour from machining revenue and productive spindle hours.Open free tool →CNC Scrap Cost Percentage CalculatorMeasure scrap cost percentage as a percentage.Open free tool →CNC Setup Cost per Job CalculatorCalculate setup cost per job from setup labor + machine cost and jobs / setups.Open free tool →Machine Shop / CNC Job EstimatorBuild CNC quotes from raw material, programming/setup, machine time, operator labor, tooling, overhead, and margin.Open free tool →Machine Shop / CNC Shop Acquisition AnalyzerReview machine utilization, backlog, customer concentration, labor skill mix, equipment condition, margins, and capital needs before buying.Open free tool →Machine Shop / CNC Shop Business Health AnalyzerAssess machine utilization, backlog, labor efficiency, scrap, customer concentration, and margins to see how well shop capacity is converting to profit.Open free tool →

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