Take 1mm stainless steel as an example to calculate the processing cost and time cycle
For example: Assuming that 1mm thick stainless steel needs to be cut, the cumulative length reaches 50,000 meters. We can fully understand the processing cost of the laser cutting machine by calculating the production cost and the required time cycle. It should be noted that since the punching time of thin plates is extremely short and difficult to calculate, and the production arrangements of each enterprise are also different, these factors have a relatively small impact on the statistical results in the horizontal efficiency and cost comparison. In addition, the loading and unloading time is not included in this calculation.
The following are the calculation results of laser cutting machines with different powers:
Fiber 2000W laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 20 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 41.7 hours ≈ 5 working days
Cost estimate: 41.7 hours × hourly cost
CO2 3000W laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 8 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 104.2 hours ≈ 13 working days
Cost estimate: 104.2 hours × hourly cost
CO2 2000W laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 6.5 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 128.2 hours ≈ 16 working days
Cost estimate: 128.2 hours × hourly cost
Through the above calculations, we can clearly see the cost difference of laser cutting machines with different powers when processing 1 mm stainless steel. These data not only help companies understand the actual operating costs of laser cutting machines, but also provide a strong reference for purchasing decisions.
II. Take 2mm stainless steel as an example to explore the cost of capital and time
For example, when it is necessary to cut 2mm thick stainless steel and the cumulative length reaches 50,000 meters, we can further explore its production cost and time cycle. Similarly, since the time for punching thin plates is extremely short and difficult to calculate, and there are differences in production arrangements among companies, these factors have relatively little impact in the horizontal efficiency and cost comparison. In addition, the loading and unloading time is not included in this calculation.
Next, we use 2000W fiber, 3000W CO2 and 2000W CO2 laser cutting machines for calculations:
2000W fiber laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 8.5 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 98 hours ≈ 12 working days
Cost estimate: 98 hours × hourly cost
3000W CO2 laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 4.5 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 185.2 hours ≈ 23 working days
Cost estimate: 185.2 hours × hourly cost
2000W CO2 laser cutting machine
Production time: 50,000 meters ÷ 3 meters/minute ÷ 60 minutes = 277.8 hours ≈ 34.7 working days
Cost estimate: 277.8 hours ×Hourly cost
Here, the hourly cost is increased according to the size of the machine. The hourly cost of a high-power machine is higher than that of an ordinary machine. So we can clearly see the difference in capital and time costs when processing 2mm stainless steel with laser cutting machines of different powers. This is also the reason why the factory cannot give a quote immediately when the customer asks for a quote. The processing costs corresponding to different machines and different processing volumes are different. The factory needs to compare multiple processing methods in detail according to customer requirements, and finally give the customer the most suitable processing method selection and quotation.
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