Hourly Cost Structure
12 minBuild a shop hourly rate from depreciation, labor, energy, maintenance, overhead, utilization, and margin assumptions.
Read guideLaser guide library
Guides that feed the quote workflow
Use these pages as operating notes for LaserCalc Pro calculators. Each guide points back to a calculator, reference table, worksheet, or assumption you can reuse in a quote.
Start
Build shop rate and cost structure first.
Estimate
Run material, cycle time, gas, pierce, setup, and overhead.
Check
Use reference tables to keep assumptions visible.
Export
Capture the result in PDF or worksheet form.
Core guides
Shop-facing operating notes
Piercing Strategy
15 minCompare standard, soft, and ramp piercing choices so high-hole-count jobs carry realistic pierce time and nozzle assumptions.
Read guideKerf Width Reference
10 minUse kerf width, nozzle, thickness, and compensation notes to keep nesting and dimensional allowances consistent.
Read guideFinishing Time Cheat Sheet
8 minEstimate deburring, cleaning, inspection, and packing time so quote totals include real post-cut handling.
Read guideReference tables
Common laser tables used day to day
These tables cover speed, gas, material, power, kerf, pierce, finishing, and setup assumptions that feed quote calculations.
| Table | Used for | Workflow step |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting Speeds | cycle time and price per meter | Check assumptions before exporting a quote. |
| Assist Gas | gas choice and cost assumptions | Check assumptions before exporting a quote. |
| Material Costs | sheet cost and supplier overrides | Check assumptions before exporting a quote. |
| Power Consumption | energy and hourly rate inputs | Check assumptions before exporting a quote. |
| Processing Parameters | shop setup and SOP checks | Check assumptions before exporting a quote. |