Laser Cutting vs. Stamping

About the episode

In this episode of Should Costing Unplugged, we calculate the same sheet metal part using two different technologies: laser cutting and stamping.

Follow two live cost breakdowns inside Tset Studio and see how each approach impacts the final piece price. Starting from the same 3D model, material, and location, both calculations are built step by step to ensure a direct, comparable result.

Understand how tooling costs, manufacturing steps, and process setup influence the cost structure. Most importantly, see how production volume changes the economics and at what point stamping becomes more cost-effective than laser cutting.

What you will learn

• How to compare two manufacturing technologies on the same part

• How laser cutting and stamping differ in cost structure

• How tooling costs impact piece price, especially at low volumes

• How production volume influences unit cost and technology choice

• How to identify the breakeven point between different manufacturing approaches

• How to make data-driven decisions on the right production technology

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