CNC Parts Pricing
Which factors drive the price of turned and milled parts and how to reduce costs. The partner shop states the price for your part in its quote.
What do CNC parts cost? The price depends on material, quantity, tolerances and complexity. Setup costs (once per batch), cycle time and material price are the three biggest levers. Strobel Industry places your enquiry with a vetted partner shop, which prepares your quote.
What determines the price?
The price of a CNC part is made up of material, setup time, machining time and post-processing. Geometric complexity, required tolerances and batch size are the main influencing factors.
Strobel Industry does not price parts itself. Experts from our team review your drawing, point out cost drivers and place the work with a partner shop set up for the material and batch size. The partner states the price in its quote.
Price factors
These factors determine the unit price of your CNC part.
Material
Material choice and blank shape affect the material price. Standard materials such as free-cutting steel cost less than titanium or Inconel.
Machining time
Cycle time per part in the machine. Depends on geometry, tolerances and number of machining steps.
Setup time
Setting up machine, tools and program. Spread over the batch size, so the share per piece falls with larger series.
Tolerances
Tighter tolerances require slower cutting data and extra measuring cycles. IT6 costs more than IT9.
Post-processing
Deburring, surface treatment, heat treatment or assembly. The partner shop lists extra services separately in its quote.
Batch size
Higher quantities reduce the unit price because setup and programming costs are spread and production can be optimised.
How to Save Costs
Design for manufacturing
Tight tolerances only on functional dimensions, internal radii instead of sharp corners, no unnecessarily thin walls. Small changes often lower the price considerably.
Standard materials
S235, EN AW-6082 or 1.4301 are readily available and economical to machine. Check whether such a material meets the requirements.
Bundle quantities
One small series instead of several single orders spreads setup costs over more parts. For repeat orders, programming costs often disappear entirely.
Complete machining
Turning, milling and threading in one setup save reclamping time and reduce geometric errors. We place the work with partners running turn-mill centres.
Free enquiry
Enquiry and placement are free for you. Before placement, experts from our team point out cost drivers in the drawing.
Framework agreements
For regular demand you agree framework contracts with fixed terms directly with the partner shop.
Typical Cost Drivers
Simple turned parts
Pins, bushings and spacers in free-cutting steel. Short cycle times, the unit price is driven mainly by quantity and setup costs.
Complex turned parts
Stainless steel parts with thread, cross hole and tight tolerances. Material, machining time and inspection effort drive the price.
Milled parts
Aluminium milled parts with pockets and hole patterns. Aluminium is particularly economical thanks to short cycle times.
Prototypes & one-offs
Programming and setup costs fall on few parts, so the unit price is higher than in series. The partner shop states the price in its quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1How quickly will I get a quote?
Within 24 hours of receiving your drawing we get back to you and name the right partner shop. The partner prepares the quote.
Q2From what quantity can I enquire?
From 1 piece. We place one-off parts, prototypes and series, each with a shop set up for that batch size.
Q3Who prepares the quote?
The partner shop that makes your part. Price, validity and terms are stated in its quote. Enquiry and placement are free for you.
Q4How can I lower the unit price?
Larger batch sizes, manufacturing-friendly tolerances, standard materials and avoiding unnecessary post-processing lower the price the most.
Q5What does surface treatment cost extra?
The partner shop lists surface treatments separately in its quote. Costs depend on process and part size. State the required finish in your enquiry.
Q6Are there volume discounts?
Unit prices fall as batch size increases because setup and programming costs are spread. State several quantities in your enquiry and the partner shop can quote volume prices on request.
Request a Part
Send us your drawing. We review it and get back to you within 24 hours with the right partner shop.
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