Quick Tools
Fast, focused calculators for instant estimates. Perfect for quick quotes, phone calls, and common scenarios. Get results in seconds without extensive input.
Price per Meter Calculator
Ultra-fast estimate of operating cost per meter based on material type and thickness. Includes electricity and labor costs for instant quotes.
USE CASE:
Quick quotes for cutting jobs by linear meter
Laser Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate true hourly operating cost including equipment depreciation, electricity, labor, overhead, and maintenance. Essential for pricing and profitability.
USE CASE:
Determine break-even rates and profit margins
Pierce Time Estimator
Calculate laser piercing time for accurate job costing. Accounts for material, thickness, laser power, and number of pierces. Critical for complex parts.
USE CASE:
Factor piercing into job quotes for parts with many holes
When to Use Quick Tools
✓ Best For
- • Quick phone quotes
- • Initial cost estimates
- • Standard job pricing
- • Rapid feasibility checks
- • Customer inquiries
- • Budget planning
âš Limitations
- • Simplified calculations
- • Standard parameters only
- • No material costs
- • Limited customization
- • Typical efficiency assumed
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Quick Tools vs Full Calculators
| Feature | Quick Tools | Full Calculators |
|---|---|---|
| Input Time | 30 seconds | 2-5 minutes |
| Accuracy | ±5-10% | ±2-3% |
| Parameters | 3-8 inputs | 15-30 inputs |
| Material Costs | Not included | Fully included |
| Gas Costs | Estimated average | Detailed calculation |
| Waste Factor | Standard 10% | Customizable |
| Best Use | Quick quotes | Formal proposals |