Adjust production volume and explore how setup investment changes cost per part. Change the assumptions to test your own supplier estimates.
| Material + process | Setup/tooling ($) | Variable cost/unit ($) | Modeled total |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIPS + Thermoforming | $3,250 | ||
| ABS + Thermoforming | $4,050 | ||
| PETG + FDM Printing | $4,500 | ||
| PP + Injection Molding | $4,500 | ||
| ABS + Injection Molding | $5,250 | ||
| PC + Injection Molding | $6,100 | ||
| Aluminum 6061 + CNC | $9,250 | ||
| Stainless 304 + Sheet Metal | $6,800 | ||
| Carbon Steel + Sheet Metal | $4,600 | ||
| Stainless 316 + CNC | $14,350 | ||
| Buna-N / NBR + Compression Molding | $2,100 | ||
| Silicone + Injection (LSR-class) | $6,200 | ||
| EPDM + Extrusion | $1,650 | ||
| TPU + Injection Molding | $5,200 | ||
| SMC + Compression Molding | $9,500 | ||
| GFRP + CNC (panel/blank) | $11,400 | ||
| Speaker Cloth + Cut Softgoods | $2,150 | ||
| Nylon Ripstop + Cut Softgoods | $3,120 | ||
| Neoprene Laminate + Cut Softgoods | $3,930 |
Simple model: total = setup/tooling + (quantity × variable unit cost). Excludes taxes, freight, packaging, development and many secondary costs. No live supplier pricing is connected. Figures are illustrative planning inputs, not supplier quotes.