Measured finishing labor
CO2 Masking and Cleanup Time
Build a measured labor ledger for masking, removal, cleanup, inspection and packaging. Separate one-time preparation from per-part work and keep this labor outside ideal engraving motion.
Content reviewed 2026-11-02. Verify the applicability of each source before using a value in a quote.
Input to record
Job quantity, observed setup minutes and labor minutes per part for each operation, plus the retained timing and method record.
Output to carry forward
Batch cleanup labor, allocated minutes per part and CSV. Add labor to the quote once; do not include it again in machine runtime or another finishing charge.
Measured cleanup ledger
Batch minutes = setup minutes + minutes per part × quantity, summed across operations. Enter labor minutes for this work center; elapsed machine time and parallel labor require a separate route. Nothing is saved after refresh.
Worked time record
Arithmetic illustration only: 10 parts with 5 minutes preparation and 2 minutes masking labor per part require 25 labor-minutes. A separate inspection step with 1 minute preparation and 0.5 minutes per part adds 6 minutes. The combined 31 minutes is not a cleanup benchmark or a recommended process.
Timing evidence
Enter your own records. These fields stay in this page until you copy or download them; refreshing clears the draft. Status is a manual shop decision and does not certify a setting.
Review the record below before export.
Record: Evidence supporting entered cleanup times Status: Draft Job / material / finish / quantity: Not recorded Masking and cleaning method / supplier instructions: Not recorded Timing date / operator / timed sample / interruptions: Not recorded Inspection criteria / sampling plan / result: Not recorded Quote labor bucket / excluded duplicate charges: Not recorded Reviewer / date / limits of reuse: Not recorded
Sources and scope
Content reviewed 2026-11-02. A documentation reference supports the stated method or data only; it does not approve settings on another machine.
- LaserCalc Pro methodology
The stage ledger is an authored dimensional calculation, not an externally published time table. Every time input is supplied by the shop; no masking or cleaning method is recommended.
Showing 5 of 5 rows
| Operation | Time input | Record requirement | Source / method | Applicability | Confidence | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apply masking | One-time preparation + observed minutes per part | Record approved masking identity and covered surfaces; select materials through the machine/supplier procedure. | LaserCalc Pro authored time ledger; replace inputs with timed shop records | Only the stated job, material/finish, work method and operator scope | No time benchmark supplied; measured inputs required | 2026-11-02 |
| Remove masking | Observed removal minutes per part | Separate removal from application; record adhesive residue and rejected surfaces. | LaserCalc Pro authored time ledger; replace inputs with timed shop records | Only the stated job, material/finish, work method and operator scope | No time benchmark supplied; measured inputs required | 2026-11-02 |
| Clean residue | Observed minutes per part | Name the approved cleaning method and supplier instruction; this worksheet recommends no solvent. | LaserCalc Pro authored time ledger; replace inputs with timed shop records | Only the stated job, material/finish, work method and operator scope | No time benchmark supplied; measured inputs required | 2026-11-02 |
| Inspect result | Setup inspection + observed minutes per part | Use drawing/customer criteria and the documented sampling plan; no default sample size. | LaserCalc Pro authored time ledger; replace inputs with timed shop records | Only the stated job, material/finish, work method and operator scope | No time benchmark supplied; measured inputs required | 2026-11-02 |
| Package and label | Batch preparation + observed minutes per part | Record protection, part count and labeling; avoid including this labor again in engraving runtime. | LaserCalc Pro authored time ledger; replace inputs with timed shop records | Only the stated job, material/finish, work method and operator scope | No time benchmark supplied; measured inputs required | 2026-11-02 |
Reference workflow
- Match the job, material, machine head, and quality requirement to a row.
- Confirm the source, review date, and confidence before copying the value into a quote worksheet.
- Use a measured result or current OEM record when the row is marked as required or unverified.