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ROUTINGSHEET Estimate RS-1047 · Sample

PartBracket, sensor mount

Part no. / revHM-2241 · B

Material6061-T6 aluminum

FinishAnodize black, Type II Cl 2

Envelope4.50 × 2.75 × 1.25 in

Lead time3–4 weeks ARO

Price breaks

Qty 25$112.00Ext. $2,800.00

Qty 100$75.50Ext. $7,550.00

Qty 250$69.10Ext. $17,275.00

Drawing flags

PRICE RISK

Ø.750 +.0005/−.0000 bore on an anodized part. Confirm whether the tolerance applies after finish, and whether the bore should be masked.

PRICE RISK

No anodize spec on the drawing. Priced as MIL-A-8625 Type II Class 2. A Type III callout roughly doubles finishing cost.

CLARIFY

4× 8-32 UNC-2B with no thread depth. Assumed .31 full thread, which doesn't change the price.

Routing · qty 100

Op	Work center	Operation	Setup h	Cycle min	Cost
10	Bandsaw	Cut 1.50 × 3.00 flat bar to 4.75	0.25	1.5	$178.75
20	VMC	Op 1: face, profile, pocket, drill and tap 4× 8-32	1.50	9.0	$1,815.00
30	VMC	Op 2: flip, face to thickness, bore and ream Ø.750	1.25	6.5	$1,329.17
40	Bench	Deburr, break edges, tumble	—	3.0	$325.00
50	CMM	First article, 1-in-5 bore position check	0.50	2.0	$249.17
60	Outside	Anodize Type II Cl 2 black, with freight	—	—	$410.00
70	Bench	Final inspection, bag and tag	—	1.0	$108.33
Labor and outside processing			3.50	23.0	$4,415.42

Cost build · qty 100

Labor and outside processing$4,415.42

Material, 2.08 lb per piece at $4.50/lb, plus 5% scrap$984.72

Programming and soft jaws$405.00

Total cost$5,805.14

Markup, 30% on cost$1,741.54

Unit price, rounded$75.50

Prepared for review. The shop sets the final price.RS-1047 · p. 1/1

FAQ

Questions shops ask.

Who is Routingsheet for?

CNC job shops and contract manufacturers quoting high-mix, low-volume machined parts: milled, turned, and mill-turn, in metals and plastics.

What do I need to send?

The RFQ as you received it: drawings, models if you have them, quantities, and any material or finish notes.

How fast is turnaround?

Within 24 hours of a complete RFQ. For packages over 20 line items, we agree on a schedule up front.

How accurate are the estimates?

Every assumption is on the sheet, so you can check and change anything. After calibration on 20 of your past jobs, estimates use your real cycle times, rates, and vendor prices, and accuracy is tracked every month.

Who sets the final price?

You do. We estimate, and you decide the price and send the quote under your own name.

Do you use AI?

Yes, for the first pass: reading drawings, sizing stock, and drafting the routing and costs. An engineer reviews every estimate before it reaches you.

How do you handle my files?

We sign our mutual NDA or yours before you send anything. Files are used only for your estimates and deleted on request. We don't accept ITAR or EAR-controlled drawings.

What does it cost?

Your first estimate is free. After that, pay per part for overflow work, or choose a monthly plan sized to your RFQ volume.

Does this replace my estimator?

It gives them leverage. They review finished estimates instead of building each one from scratch.

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