About LaserCalc Pro
Professional manufacturing cost calculators designed to help businesses make informed decisions.
Our Story
LaserCalc Pro was born from a simple frustration: manufacturing cost estimation was either too simple to trust, or too complex for busy teams to actually use.
After years working with metal fabrication shops, our team saw the same patterns repeat across different countries and company sizes:
- Quotes built on gut feel instead of clear cost structure.
- Jobs that looked profitable on paper but lost money due to hidden setup and overhead.
- Spreadsheets that only one person understood, prone to silent formula errors.
- Expensive software that sat on the shelf because it took weeks of training to use.
We built LaserCalc Pro to tackle these real problems with a different approach: free, transparent, and instantly usable calculators based on industry-standard formulas, designed for everyday quoting, planning, and decision-making.
What We Stand For (With Proof)
Accuracy
Industry-standard formulas and validated calculations you can review and sanity-check.
Evidence:
- Documented calculation logic and assumptions.
- Reference documentation for key formulas.
- Cross-checks against typical industry benchmarks.
Simplicity
Complex cost structures turned into guided forms and plain-language outputs.
Evidence:
- No registration required to start calculating.
- Most tools can be completed in under a few minutes.
- Explanations and helper text on key inputs.
Transparency
Clear assumptions, visible limitations, and no black-box magic.
Evidence:
- Disclaimers and usage notes on every calculator.
- "How it works" sections and methodology guides.
- No hidden markups or upsell-driven defaults.
Innovation
Continuously improving the tools based on real-world feedback from shops and engineers.
Evidence:
- New calculators and features released regularly.
- Changes informed by support conversations and audits.
- Focus on workflows that match how shops actually operate.
Why Choose LaserCalc Pro?
✓ Free Forever
All calculators are completely free to use with no hidden charges or subscriptions.
✓ No Registration Required
Start calculating immediately without creating an account or providing personal information.
✓ Industry-Standard Formulas
Based on proven manufacturing formulas used by professionals worldwide.
✓ Detailed Reports
Export comprehensive PDF reports with full cost breakdowns and recommendations.
✓ Mobile Friendly
Access all tools seamlessly from any device - desktop, tablet, or mobile.
✓ Regular Updates
Continuously updated with new features, calculators, and improvements.
Why is this free?
We are often asked how a full suite of specialized calculators can be offered at no cost. The short answer is that we believe better costing tools should be accessible to shops of all sizes, not only those that can afford large software contracts.
Our mission: make professional-grade estimation and cost transparency part of everyday work on the shop floor and in the office so more manufacturers can price jobs fairly and stay healthy.
How we support the platform: over time we plan to sustain development through optional premium features for heavy users, educational content, and selected partnerships with equipment and software providers.
Our promise: the core calculators you see today are intended to remain free of usage limits, forced sign-ups, dark-pattern upgrades, and advertising.
Who We Serve
Manufacturing Companies
Estimate job costs, optimize pricing strategies, and improve profitability.
Common use cases:
- Quote review before sending to customers.
- Comparing in-house production vs. outsourcing.
- Checking whether pricing on complex jobs still meets margin targets.
Engineers & Designers
Quickly evaluate manufacturing costs during the design phase to optimize for cost efficiency.
Common use cases:
- Design-for-manufacturing cost checks on new parts.
- Comparing material choices based on total cost, not just price per kg.
- Estimating the impact of tolerances, finishes, or nesting on cost.
Procurement Professionals
Validate supplier quotes and negotiate better pricing with data-driven insights.
Common use cases:
- Cross-checking quotes against internally modeled costs.
- Comparing offers from multiple suppliers on a consistent basis.
- Understanding cost drivers before long-term contract negotiations.
Business Owners
Make informed equipment investment decisions with accurate ROI calculations.
Common use cases:
- Testing ROI and payback for new laser, CNC, or automation projects.
- Exploring different utilization and pricing scenarios before investing.
- Explaining investment logic to partners, banks, or stakeholders.
Students & Educators
Learn manufacturing cost principles with practical, real-world calculation tools.
Common use cases:
- Classroom demonstrations of cost structure and ROI concepts.
- Student projects comparing processes such as laser cutting vs. machining.
- Self-study for engineers moving into estimating or operations roles.