Depends on the shapes, sizes, material, quantity….
With large parts, I can cut a whole sheet of plywood in 2-3 minutes, using vacuum to hold the parts. Small parts that the vacuum won't hold can be much more difficult.

You're probably looking at $75-$150/hour, with additional expenses possible for tooling, maybe other things. Without knowing exactly what you need done, it's hard to give a good price.

Also, if the parts are square or rectangular, a shop with a beam saw can be cheaper, as they can cut 3-5 sheets at a time.

 

Where are located?? there are several of us that have cnc and would be able to give you an idea of what the costs would be. Like stated above more info would be needed such as size and shape.

 

Hi thanks for the replies. Well basically I'm looking to cut circles and star shapes ranging from 6-12", as much as I can get out of a 4×8 1/2" panel. I am located in the NYC area.

 

Are you talking 1 sheet, or 20? What is the material?

 

The material is hardboard (masonite). I guess it could be anywhere from 1 to 5 sheets.

 

Eegor, I can do this job for you with no problem. Can have it done in less than a week.
email me at jim@hollowwoodworks.com or call me at 800 383 0247.

Jim

 

So Puzzleman, do any of us get to know the final answer? It would be helpful to us just to know this if you don't mind sharing.

 

I can tell you that our shop wouldn't want to bother with a little job like that, as our $100K router isn't really set up for jobs like that.

Where do you get 1/2" masonite? Are you gluing it up?

 

$100-$120 per hour . . . maybe a little less in some shops. Maybe a lot less if you have them done on a wee little toy of a CNC like a Shopbot.

 

we charge $100.00 per hour

 

Hey now Woodsman, none of that "little toy of a CNC like a Shopbot." Maybe not a full production shop machine, but a "toy"? At least they have spindles.

Actually for one offs and small runs they are real useful. Like Gerry pointed out, the top end machines need to keep in operation a high percentage of the time.

Steve.

 

You can drop a LOT of money on CNC, I think I'm in $6k just for my CAD/CAM software. Think money pit but on the other hand its a heck of a lot of fun.