Production Costing for Sheet Metal Fabrication Shops
Calculate the real production cost of every part — material, machine time, labor, and electricity — before you send the quote, not after it's too late.
What is production costing
Production costing is the process of calculating the true cost of manufacturing a part before it's made — material, cutting, bending, labor, and machine time combined into one final per-part cost. Workshop Assistant automates that whole calculation so you're not relying on rough eyeball estimates.
How Workshop Assistant calculates production cost
Automatic Per-Part Calculation
Scans imported files and calculates material, cutting, and bending cost in real time for every individual part.
Fully Configurable
Set machine rates (laser, guillotine, bending, router), material costs, electricity tariffs, and labor rates to match your exact workshop.
Profit Margin Control
Set markup per offer or per customer and see instantly how it changes the final price.
Detailed Excel Reports
Every offer comes with a professional Excel report showing the full production cost breakdown per part.
FAQ
What does production costing include in Workshop Assistant?+
Material cost (based on density and price per kg), cutting cost (laser/guillotine/router), bending cost, labor, and electricity, plus whatever profit margin you set.
Can I change machine and material prices?+
Yes — the Parameters Editor lets you adjust every machine, material, electricity, and labor rate at any time.
Does it work for CNC router parts too, not just sheet metal?+
Yes, Workshop Assistant calculates production cost for both sheet metal and CNC router parts, with separate settings for each method.
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