FROM DRAWING REVIEW TO WORKSHOP COSTS
An estimate
has a reason
behind every number.
Geometry tells you about the part. Your material rates, process inputs and job allowances tell you about its cost. Bring both into the conversation.
THE INPUTS BEHIND AN ESTIMATE
Drawing geometry
Dimensions · cut lengths · pierces
Workshop inputs
Material · machine rates · processes
Job assumptions
Quantity · setup · allowances
Reviewed estimate
Costs · markup · customer scope
WORKFLOW ILLUSTRATION / NOT A LIVE WORKSPACE
INTERACTIVE RESOURCE / ILLUSTRATIVE INPUTS
Change an input.
See what moves.
Explore material, machine time, setup and other process costs. Start with the fictional example, then enter your own values.
Amounts are in AUD. Machine time is entered by you; it is not inferred from a drawing. Markup is a percentage added to costs, not a target profit margin.
$15.80 per part · 24 parts
- Material
- $156.00
- Machine time
- $96.00
- Other processes
- $24.00
- Job setup
- $40.00
- Entered costs
- $316.00
- Markup
- $63.20
Setup spreads to $1.67 per part. Change quantity to see how a shared job cost affects the per-part amount.
An input illustration, not a customer quote. Tax, freight, unentered overheads, scrap and other allowances are excluded. Review the full job before quoting.
See the calculation and assumptions
Machine cost per part = entered minutes ÷ 60 × hourly rate. Entered costs = quantity × (material per part + machine cost per part + other processes per part) + job setup. Subtotal = entered costs × (1 + markup ÷ 100). Per-part amount = subtotal ÷ quantity. Intermediate values are not rounded; displayed amounts round to two decimals.
This model keeps every cost per part constant when quantity changes and treats setup as one fixed job cost. It does not calculate nesting, yield, quantity discounts, minimum charges, machine acceleration or pierce time separately. Include relevant costs in your reviewed inputs or use a fuller costing workflow.
WHEN THE SPREADSHEET GROWS INTO A WORKFLOW
Keep your judgement.
Give the work a home.
A spreadsheet can be a useful starting point. A paid workspace brings drawings, estimates and the next steps together when you need a connected workflow.
| Your task | A spreadsheet workflow | LEVRTEK 2D paid workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Review the drawing | Keep drawing files and geometry notes alongside the sheet. | Bring analysed drawings into the workspace. |
| Maintain costs | Manage your own cells, formulas and rate versions. | Configure material, machine and process rate libraries. |
| Keep the quote record | Organise workbook and document revisions in your filing system. | Keep estimates and quote revisions with the job. |
| Plan the next step | Pass approved details into your production workflow. | Use workspace nesting and production-planning tools. |
Features depend on your plan. Configure and review your own rates, allowances and tax settings before quoting. Saved workspaces require an account and an active paid plan.
START WITH THE DRAWING YOU ALREADY HAVE
You can review the DXF
before choosing a plan.
Free analysis runs locally in your browser. Explore the cutting geometry first, then decide whether a saved workspace fits your workshop.
See the free drawing-review workflowBEFORE YOU START
A few useful
answers.
Is the calculator a manufacturing quote?
No. It is an illustration of the entered costs and markup. It excludes tax, freight and costs you have not entered. Validate actual material use, process times, allowances and customer requirements before quoting.
Does changing quantity predict a volume discount?
No. The explorer keeps all per-part inputs fixed and spreads one setup cost across the quantity. It does not model discounts, nesting yield or changes in process efficiency.
What is the difference between markup and profit margin?
The explorer applies markup as a percentage of entered costs. A target profit margin is calculated against a selling price instead, so the same percentage produces a different result. The visible calculation uses markup only.
Do I need a paid plan to use this resource?
No. This page and free DXF analysis are available without an account. Saving drawings, estimates and quote history in a workspace requires an account and an active paid plan. Review the current plan catalogue for availability and pricing.
YOUR DRAWING. YOUR NEXT STEP.
Give your estimates
a place to work.
Explore saved drawings, your rate libraries, estimates, quote revisions and production planning in the LEVRTEK 2D App.
Saved workspaces require an account and an active paid plan. Drawings you save are uploaded and stored privately.
A PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
Start where
your work starts.
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Open a DWG as a DXF, then check the part before you quote.
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Bring the drawing, specification and customer requirements together.