Shop Rate & Quote Simulator

Model how utilization, labor, and consumables affect your shop rate and a sample quote.

Process

Machine & Shop Rate Inputs

Purchase Price

USD

Useful Life

hrs

Overhead

$/hr

Direct Labor

$/hr

Utilization

0–1

Profit Margin

0–1

FDM 3D Printing Options

Infill

0–1

Wall Fraction

0–1

Throughput

cm³/hr

Sample Volume

cm³

Material

Derived Hourly Shop Rate

$14.56/hr

Quote — FDM 3D Printing

Sample Part (simulator)

Item	Amount
Machine time1.00 hr × $14.56/hr	$14.56
Material — PLA19.8 g × $0.05/g	$0.99
Total	$15.55

Shop rate: $14.56/hr

Effective fill 32% (walls 15% + 20% infill)
Throughput 16 cm³/hr
Solid volume 50.00 cm³