Free CNC Job Cost Calculator & Hourly Rate Estimating Spreadsheet
CNC Job Cost Calculator &
Hourly Rate Estimating Sheet
Free Excel-based CNC job costing and machine hourly rate calculator. Model spindle burden, CAD/CAM setup labor, consumable wear, and material drop yield before you release a quote.
✓ Free entry edition | ✓ Native Excel workbook | ✓ No VBA macros
Illustrative interface graphic, not a live workbook or live customer data.
How to Calculate Your CNC Shop Hourly Rate
Accurate CNC job quotes require separating machine burden from operator wages. Use the standard four-part shop rate formula:
Add your burdened programmer/operator wage and facility overhead to find your true shop floor baseline before marking up for gross profit.
Make the hidden cost drivers visible.
A reliable quote needs more than a material number. Bring machine time, tooling, labor, overhead and commercial decisions into one estimating workflow.
Material & Yield
Estimate material requirements and yield using your configured substrate and job assumptions.
Machine & Tooling
Account for estimated cycle time, machine burden and tooling wear in your job-cost model.
Pricing & Margin
Review cost drivers, pricing scenarios and discount decisions before releasing a quote.
From takeoff to production handoff.
Choose the edition that fits the complexity of your operation. Features vary by tier.
Build part and job inputs within the takeoff capacity of your edition.
Configure substrate assumptions and estimate material consumption.
Model machine time and compare supported workcenter routes.
Bring labor, machine burden and shop overhead into job cost.
Review pricing, margin and discount scenarios before quoting.
Organize proposal, traveler, dispatch and review processes where included.
CNC Shop OS product demonstration.
Watch the short walkthrough to see the workbook, its modules and the estimating workflow.
▶ Watch on YouTubeSee the system at work.
Selected workbook screenshots showing cost attribution, scenario analysis, machine capacity and post-job calibration.
Executive Scenarios & Risk Matrix
Compare route alternatives, risk exposure and what-if cost scenarios.
Quote Cost Attribution
Review raw material, tooling, machine burden, labor, overhead and retained profit drivers.
Capacity & Dispatch Forecaster
Review workcenter load, utilization, capacity headroom and dispatch milestones.
Post-Job Variance & Calibration
Compare estimated and actual results and review the Estimate Accuracy Score.
Screenshots are product examples. Sample figures are illustrative and are not a guarantee of results.
One shop. Four levels of control.
Start free, then move up as your estimating, production and capacity requirements grow.
CNC Quote Lite
A focused entry tool for CNC quoting and job-cost visibility.
- 10-part parametric quote
- Fully burdened shop-rate logic
- Material and yield estimate
- Tooling wear estimate
- Machine runtime demand
- Pricing scenario outputs
CNC Shop OS Core
Commercial estimating and costing for growing CNC shops.
- 250-part takeoff engine
- 10-material substrate library
- 3 machine profiles
- Linear-inch tool wear
- Decomposed cycle times
- Multi-stage labor
- Full absorption costing
- Pricing and discount controls
- Quote proposal and traveler
CNC Shop OS Pro
More control over scope changes, job performance and reusable remnants.
- Everything in Core
- Change Order Engine
- Actual-vs-Estimate analysis
- Estimate Accuracy Score
- Reusable Remnant Bank
- Post-job variance review
CNC Shop OS Studio
Multi-machine routing and capacity planning for larger operations.
- Everything in Pro
- Multi-machine routing studio
- 6-machine comparative routing
- Finite Capacity Forecaster
- Capacity planner
- Studio command center
Prices are the listed tier prices supplied for Remodel OS. Confirm the edition and checkout price on the Gumroad page before purchase.
| Capability | Lite | Core | Pro | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part takeoff capacity | 10 | 250 | 250 | 250+ |
| Change order engine | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post-job variance / EAS | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remnant bank | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-machine routing studio | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Capacity forecasting | — | — | — | ✓ |
Try CNC Quote Lite.
Download the free Tier 0 workbook and explore a focused CNC quoting workflow before choosing a commercial edition.
Free community edition · Excel workbook · Direct download
Three steps to get moving.
Set up your workbook carefully before relying on its estimates.
Choose an edition
Download CNC Quote Lite or select a paid edition that matches your shop's requirements.
Configure your shop
Review machine, material, tooling, labor and overhead assumptions and enter your own values.
Build and verify
Enter job information, review the outputs and validate the quote before sending or scheduling work.
Explore the product ecosystem.
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Good to know before you start.
Is CNC Shop OS a software application?
CNC Shop OS is delivered as a spreadsheet-based operating system in Microsoft Excel workbook format. It is designed to organize estimating, costing and shop workflows.
Does it require macros or VBA?
The supplied CNC workbooks are designed around native spreadsheet formulas and do not require VBA macros.
Can I start for free?
Yes. CNC Quote Lite is the free Tier 0 edition, with a focused 10-part parametric quoting and job-costing workflow.
Which edition should I choose?
Lite is the entry point. Core expands estimating and costing. Pro adds change orders, post-job variance analysis and remnant tracking. Studio adds multi-machine routing and capacity planning.
Will the workbook automatically know my machine rates?
No. You must configure and verify your own shop rates, machine assumptions, labor costs, material costs and operating inputs.
Does it replace CAM software or machine safety checks?
No. It is an estimating and operational spreadsheet system. It does not replace CAM programming, postprocessor validation, machine simulation, safety procedures or operator judgement. Independently verify production files and machine settings.
Where can I get help?
Contact the Remodel OS support team at support.remodelos@gmail.com.
Bring more control to your CNC shop.
Start with CNC Quote Lite. Explore the commercial editions when you're ready for a deeper estimating and operations workflow.
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