| Step 1: | | General Information |
| Enter general part information, the quantity (in 1000's) to be produced and the profit. The currency unit is shown as US dollars ($), but CostMate® will estimate your quote correctly with any currency. |
| Step 2: | | Material Information |
| Enter the material parameters and the estimated part and sprue/runner volume. Remember, the sprue/runner volume will affect the overall material volume. |
| Step 3: | | Machine Information |
| Enter the machine cost of operation, estimated downtime and the number of mold cavities. |
| Step 4: | | Processing Information |
| Enter the cycle time, the regrindable material available and the scrap. The regrind material comes from two sources: parts and sprue/runner system. |
| Step 5: | | Secondary Cost Information |
| Enter any additional costs to complete the entire job. |
| Step 6: | | Calculate the Quote |
| Calculate the Quote. Your CostMate® quote inputs will be remembered so the next time you use CostMate® this quote will appear. |
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| CostMate® Quote = | Material Costs | + | Machine Costs | + | Secondary Costs | + | Profit |
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