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Secondary Operation Cost per Part

Estimate direct trimming, assembly, inspection, or other secondary-operation cost per part from time and rate.

Example starting values are prefilled to demonstrate the calculation. Replace them with your measured, quoted, or job-specific inputs before relying on a result.

Inputs

Inputs

Range: at least 0 s

Enter elapsed operation time allocated to one piece, not batch time unless divided by batch quantity. Zero is allowed. Choose the time unit below.

Defaults to seconds for per-part work elements.

Range: at least 0 USD/h

Enter the direct labor or station rate in USD per hour. Include burden, equipment, or overhead only if those costs belong in this rate for your quote.

Result

Direct operation cost (USD/1,000 parts)
80.00
Operation time (min/part)
0.2000
Secondary Operation Cost per Part (USD/part)
0.080
Cost scope and limits
The result allocates the entered hourly rate to the entered elapsed time for one part. For batch work, divide batch time by pieces processed before entering it. This is a direct operation-cost estimate; setup, scrap/rework, equipment, and overhead are excluded unless included in the entered rate.

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