Laser Engraving Price Calculator
Calculate accurate pricing for laser engraving projects. Essential for businesses, freelancers, and custom manufacturing!
P = (M_c + T_c + L_c) \times (1 + \mu) β’ π° Cost Analysis β’ β‘ Laser Processing β’ π Business Planning
Project Parameters
Laser Engraving Process
WOOD
Simple Complexity
Pricing Formula:
Material Properties:
Cost: $2.50/sq ft β’ Speed: 100 mm/min β’ Power: 80%
Time Estimation:
Setup Time:
5 min
Engraving Time:
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Total Time:
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Pricing Breakdown
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Total Price
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Per Unit
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Material Cost
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Total Time
Cost Analysis
Material Cost:
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Machine Time:
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Labor Cost:
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Subtotal:
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Markup:
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Final Price:
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Cost Distribution
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
- Warren Buffett
Business Insights
Profitability
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Efficiency
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Market Position
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Laser Engraving Pricing Guide
Pricing Formula
The total price is calculated using: P = (M_c + T_c + L_c) \times (1 + \mu)
- P: Total Price
- M_c: Material Cost = A \times C_{mat} (Area Γ Material cost per unit)
- T_c: Machine Time Cost = t \times R_{machine} (Time Γ Machine rate)
- L_c: Labor Cost = t \times R_{labor} (Time Γ Labor rate)
- ΞΌ: Markup percentage (as decimal)
Time Calculation
Processing time: t = t_{setup} + \frac{A \times C_f}{S}
- t_setup: Setup time (typically 5-15 minutes)
- A: Engraving area (length Γ width)
- C_f: Complexity factor (1x to 3x)
- S: Machine speed (mm/min, material dependent)
Material Considerations
- Wood: Fast cutting, moderate cost, natural variations
- Acrylic: Clean edges, higher cost, excellent detail
- Metal: Slow processing, high power, premium pricing
- Leather: Medium speed, natural material, unique results
Business Tips
- Include setup time in all quotes
- Factor in material waste (5-10%)
- Consider batch processing for efficiency
- Account for design time separately
- Adjust markup based on market conditions