Brass C360 Free-Cutting CNC Turning Cost Estimator
Calculate production costs for high-speed brass C360 turned components, Swiss lathe cycle times, scrap brass recycling credit, and bar feeder throughput.
Material & Specification Presets
Material & Job Parameters
Parameter ControlsAuto-Extract Mesh Volume (.STL)
In-Browser WASM ParserDrop 3D .STL file here or click to browse
Pure client-side mesh processing • 0 file upload server latency
Raw material spool/resin bottle cost
Finished model net mass including support waste
Total machine execution time
File slicing, bed prep & post-processing labor
Commercial shop margin
Total Internal Direct Cost:
$0.079 / gram • Total Energy: 0.97 kWh
Recommended Quote Price
$14.73
+$2.95
Cost Composition Breakdown
Total: $11.78Comprehensive Guide: Brass C360 Free-Cutting CNC Turning Cost Estimator
C360 Free-Cutting Brass is the benchmark for high-speed lathe turning and Swiss screw machining. Its lead content ensures small broken chips and long tool life.
Mathematical Formula Breakdown
Unit Cost = Material Cost - Brass Scrap Recycling Credit + [(Cycle Time / 3600) × Lathe Hourly Rate] + Setup Amortization.
Industry Pricing Benchmarks
C360 Brass round bar costs $7.50–$9.50/kg. High-speed Swiss CNC lathes run at $65–$90/hr with sub-minute cycle times.
Optimization Strategies
- Collect and segregate clean brass turnings to claim high-value scrap metal recycler buyback credits.
- Use automatic bar feeders to run continuous unattended lights-out production shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is C360 brass called free-cutting?
It has 100% machinability rating, allowing maximum machine spindle RPMs with minimal tool wear.