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Evaluating the Cost of a Machined Part
Run the Costing tool to determine the cost of manufacturing a machined part.
CostingManager for Machined Parts
You can view how the Costing tool categorizes required machining operations and modify operations from the CostingManager on the left side of the SolidWorks software window.
Machining Templates
Custom Operations for Machined Parts
You can create custom operations to apply additional costs to machined parts. Typically, these are costs for features that are not modeled in the part, such as heat treatment, painting, or shipping.
Editing Machining Operations
You can edit manufacturing operations in the Costing template or in the CostingManager.
Moving Machining Setup Costs to Different Setup Operations
Machining Tool Selection
The Costing tool uses different methods for selecting tools used for machining operations.