Cost Adviser dialog-Mold Cost page

Specify the cost of the mold, its maintenance costs, and life-cycle.

The cost of the mold and its associated maintenance is included in this page. The total cost of a mold should be factored over the life of that mold or the production life of the part whichever is smaller.

Dialog elements

Mold Cost
Specify information about the mold in order to calculate the estimated mold cost.
Mold construction cost
Specify the cost of the finished mold to be used in producing the part.
This value includes tooling, inserts, and any other components.
Total shots per mold life-cycle
Specify the number of shots that can be produced by the mold before the entire mold must be scrapped.
If regions of the mold wear out, use the Maintenance cost option.
Maintenance cost
Specify the cost of maintenance, such as retooling, for the mold to be used for a number of shots.
Estimated Mold Cost
Displays the estimated mold cost, based on the mold usage.
Total molds required
Displays the number of molds needed to achieve the total production.
Mold cost per shot
Displays the mold-related cost to produce one shot.
Mold Cost for total production
Displays the mold cost for total production.
The calculation is based on the quantity of molds required, and the mold cost per shot.