This Cluster Saving Calculator helps you estimate punching time and cost savings when using cluster tooling on your punching machine. Enter your hole quantity, batch size, machine speed, and tooling costs to calculate how much time and money you can save, improving production efficiency and reducing waste.
Punching Time Saved = (N_holes × N_parts ÷ Hit Rate ÷ 60) - (N_holes × N_parts ÷ Holes per Hit ÷ Hit Rate ÷ 60)
Punching Cost Saved = [Time_single × Machine Cost + Tool Cost_single] - [Time_cluster × Machine Cost + Tool Cost_cluster]
- Number of Holes per Part (N_holes): Holes to punch per part.
- Yearly Batch Size (N_parts): Total parts produced yearly.
- Holes Punched per Hit with Cluster Punch (N_cluster): Holes punched in one hit with cluster tool.
- Machine Speed (Hit Rate per Min, R_hit): Punches per minute of your machine.
- Machine Cost per Hour (C_hour): Hourly operating cost.
- Tooling Cost for Single Hit Tool (C_tool_single): Cost of single punch tooling.
- Tooling Cost for Cluster Hit Tool (C_tool_cluster): Cost of cluster punch tooling.
Cluster Saving Calculator
Results
Punching Time Saved
Punching Cost Saved
