Manufacturing Calculators & Templates
Check an assembly gap, prepare a machining RFQ, compare production costs or qualify a supplier. Use the calculators in your browser and download the worksheets for your next project.
Engineering and buyer tools
Tolerance Stack Calculator
Calculate the nominal, minimum and maximum clearance of a one-dimensional assembly chain.
CNC Machining RFQ Builder
Create a reusable brief with your drawing revision, material, finish, quantity and inspection requirements.
CNC vs Injection Molding Break-Even Calculator
Compare machining and molding costs and see the quantity where the lower-cost process changes.
CNC Parts Landed Cost Calculator
Download the Excel workbook to compare up to three quotes including tooling, freight, duties and inspection.
Inspect parts and qualify suppliers
First Article Inspection Report Template
Record first article measurements against drawing limits. Includes a blank report, a completed example and a numbered drawing.
CNC Supplier Audit Checklist
Score evidence for equipment, traceability, process control and inspection in an editable Excel workbook.