Creating a new Multi-Axis Milling machine will present a number of options for you to choose to set up your pricing structure. You can decide to use as many or as few of these as possible. Digifabster will analyse the geometry of a part and use the chosen calculations to formulate a final cost.

The following walkthrough details each option to help you decide how to create your pricing structure for Multi-Axis Milling.

This is the type of manufacturing process you are creating pricing for.

This features a list of pre-made machine names. You can also create your own machine name by typing the name and pressing 'Enter'.

This is the maximum size your machine can manufacture or the maximum size of part you want to make.

This is the minimum size your machine can manufacture or the minimum size of part you want to make.

You can give your customers the option to upload a drawing with their CAD file or make it a requirement.

Choose to use the Price Matching Tool or to manually set up your pricing.

To calculate the complexity of a model we compare the 'actual' surface area of the part to the 'theoretical' surface area of the part without features. The part is then assigned a complexity bracket of Very Simple, Simple, Normal, Complex or Highly Complex depending on the result.

Once a part has been assigned a complexity, the cycle time multiplier is then used to calculate how much more or less time would be require to make the part based on the Roughing and Finishing Speed (detailed below)

Example Calculation

This is the speed at which the machine can remove material from the block from around the part. This is based on a material with 100% Machineability and acceptable tool wear.

This is the speed at which the machine can run during the finishing work done close to the surface of the part. This number is generally lower than the roughing speed as more time is needed to ensure a good surface finish.

The price you charge per hour of machining. This cost is multiplied by the estimated machining time.

Example Calculation

The estimated machining time for a part is 3.5 hours. At $50 per hour the total of this calculation would be $175

This is a fee added to every part to cover costs like setup or handling of the part.

This is a limit at which a customer will be able to order and pay online. If the qty for the same CAD model goes over this limit, the order will be held for manual review by the shop. The customer will still see the total price of the order.

This is a limit at which the customer will no longer be able to see the price of the order. If the quantity of parts for the same CAD model exceeds the threshold, the order is held and price hidden until the shop has reviewed it.

Here you can set tolerance options for your customers and add extra cost due to the increased work needed for tighter tolerances.

The lower limit for this tolerance range.

The upper limit for this tolerance range.

The percentage added to the cost of manufacturing the part to account for additional work.

The name that will be displayed on the widget

This is the order in which the option will displayed. Number these accordingly, 1,2,3 etc.

This add a new set of tolerance options

The Features section is where you can define and set costs for a variety of hole types. For example, Simple Hole, Threaded Hole, Countersunk.

This is the name of the feature, example Countersunk Hole

This is the type of feature or the direction in which the feature is oriented.

This is a hole that runs perpendicular to the axis of the cylinder, often starting on a curved face.

This is a hole that runs parallel with the axis of a cylindrical part.

This is a reduction in diameter of a cylinder resulting in concentric cylinders.

Your standard lead time for this machine can be set here and additional options can be added.

The number of days for that specified lead time.

The additional cost added to the order in the event the customer chooses a faster lead time.

This is the name as it is displayed on your Quoting tool, for example 'Standard' or 'Quick'

This can be used to add any additional information for your customers, For example, "We will ship your parts as soon as possible"

This is a limit on the number of parts that can be shipped for the specified lead time. For example if the TBD threshold is set to 10 for your 3 day lead time and a customer orders 20 parts. The order will be submitted to the shop for review first before the customer can pay.

This determines where the lead time is placed in the list if multiple options are added. 1 at the top of the list, 2 next and so on.

You can add additional lead time by clicking the 'Add More' button

Make sure to save your settings once you have finished. Once save the machine will be added to your machines and materials list and you will be prompted to add a material if none are assigned.