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title: Weld vs. In-Die Fastener Cost Comparison Model For New Program
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##### Based in U.S. Currency

###### **Use the Weld vs. In-Die Cost Calculator below to determine the potential cost savings gained by using PROFIL® In-Die Fasteners for your next program.**

#### PROGRAM

Life of Program (years)

Bracket Volume Per Year

#### WELD PROCESS

Brackets Per Cycle

Cycle Time (seconds)

#### FASTENER

Fasteners Per Bracket

Cost per Fastener $

Size (select) M6 M8

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#### Weld vs In-Die Fastener Cost Comparison Model

| Savings |  |
| --- | --- |
| Per Nut |  |
| Per Bracket |  |
| Annual |  |
| Remaining Life of Program |  |

##### Adjust results by entering new values below

| Process |  | Pedestal Weld Cell Installation (Weld Nuts) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life of Program (years) |  | ![](https://info.profil-global.com/hubfs/calculator_art_3.png) |
| Bracket Volume Per Year |  |  |
| Nuts Per Bracket |  |  |
| Nut Volume Per Year |  |  |
| Years In Production |  |  |
| Brackets Per Stroke/Cycle |  |  |
| Cycle Time (seconds/bracket) |  |  |
| Machine Speed (SPM/CPM) |  |  |
| Throughput @ 90% (brackets/hr) |  |  |
| Hours Per Shift |  |  |
| Work Days Per Year |  |  |
| Work Hours Per Year (1 Shift) |  |  |
| **Shifts Required** |  |  |

| Cost Element | Quantity | Cost/Each | Total | Cost/Nut |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nut |  | $ |  |  |
| Capital |  | $ |  |  |
| Tooling |  | $ |  |  |
| Cell Floor Space - Sq. Foot |  | $ |  |  |
| Direct Labor Per Hour |  | $ |  |  |
| Operating Expense Per Hour |  | $ |  |  |
| Indirect Labor Per Hour |  | $ |  |  |
| Subtotal |  |  |  |  |
| SG&A |  |  | % |  |
| Markups |  |  | % |  |
| **Total** |  |  |  |  |

| Process |  | In-Die Installation (PROFIL NUTS) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Life of Program |  | ![](https://info.profil-global.com/hubfs/calculator%20image%20In%20Die%20V2.png) |
| Bracket Volume Per Year |  |  |
| Nuts Per Bracket |  |  |
| Nut Volume Per Year |  |  |
| Years In Production |  |  |
| Brackets Per Stroke/Cycle |  |  |
| Cycle Time (seconds/bracket) |  |  |
| Machine Speed (SPM/CPM) |  |  |
| Throughput @ 90% (brackets/hr) |  |  |
| Hours Per Shift |  |  |
| Work Days Per Year |  |  |
| Work Hours Per Year (1 Shift) |  |  |
| Shifts Required |  |  |

| Cost Element | Quantity | Cost/Each | Total | Cost/ Nut |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nut |  |  |  |  |
| Capital |  | $ |  |  |
| Tooling |  |  |  |  |
| Cell Floor Space - Sq. Foot |  |  |  |  |
| Direct Labor Per Hour |  |  |  |  |
| Operating Expense Per Hour |  |  |  |  |
| Indirect Labor Per Hour |  |  |  |  |
| Subtotal |  |  |  |  |
| SG&A |  |  | % |  |
| Markups |  |  |  |  |
| **Total** |  |  |  |  |

###### *Optional: For Informational Purposes Only*

**PANEL P/N**

**FASTENER P/N**

**DATE P/N**

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