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As CNC machines become reliable in the production process for various industries, its parts often experience wear and tear due to continuous and non-stop usage of these machines. Take note that CNC machine parts pricing varies. The price of each piece will depend on the processing method and have labor costs. In most pieces, the current processing hours (turning or grinding time) will be calculated. In general, there eight factors that influence the CNC machined parts price and these are –
In order to make the process of replacing CNC machine parts as cost-efficient as possible, here are a few tips to remember –
One pricing determinant is the material that will be used on your machined part. For manufacturers, importing the materials can be tricky. The amount of the duty fee affects its ability to operate on a much larger scale. Consider local-based materials for your item and worry-less about its effect on the production cost.
You have to also keep in mind the cost of your preferred raw material and its machinability since this can dictate the machining time to produce your CNC machine parts. Remember that the higher the machinability, the faster it is to process the product which in turn, lowers your cost.
Although locally sourced raw materials may be cheaper, if its machinability is low, it could cost a bit more than the raw materials. Materials with high machinability are Titanium and Stainless Steel – although, titanium could be a bit pricey than the Stainless Steel.
It is well-known that there are various types of CNC machines for production. When producing parts, it is important that you choose the most suitable equipment to fabricate the needed part at a reasonable price since each machine has its own ability to process parts efficiently. For cost-sufficient productions, selecting the suitable machine plays a vital role in its pricing. Depending on your desired design and dimension.
Prefer corners that create a radius rather than a 90 degrees corner when cutting the edge of the pocket since there are CNC machines, such as CNC Milling Tools, that are cylindrical-shaped and can easily produce internal vertical edges and external vertical slots with a radius. Plus, it would require fewer materials to remove which shortens the process. Preferring a 90 degrees corner could lengthen the process and could mean extra expense on tools and time. Plus, it is not necessary or functional.
The design plays a vital role in the CNC machining cost calculation. This could determine the length of the machining time which could affect the costs. It is important to minimize the complexity of your item’s design and adhere to the standard and most commonly used design in producing a certain part.
Customized design could mean lengthier machining time which could potentially increase cost. Some customized (and complex) designs could mean additional processes, multiple machines, and additional programming, setup, and fixture expenses.
It is not ideal for a wall to be less than 0.5 mm. The ideal thickness for the wall is above 0.8 mm for the metal parts and above 1.5 mm for the plastic parts. Thin walls normally occur when holes or threads are placed closely on the edge of that part. It is highly recommended to avoid thin walls for machined parts since there is a possibility that it would end up with a part scrap, tolerances that are difficult to maintain, or wall deformation. This could reduce the machine rate since it can create chatter. When designing the pieces, it is important that the designer takes this into account to avoid additional cost for you.
Although computing the cost of producing CNC parts is complicated, it is important to keep these in mind since these factors could help you and your operation to reduce unnecessary cost when you are planning to replace parts. If you’re looking to purchase a CNC machine, please contact us or make sure to look through our our used CNC machine inventory.
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