Sheet Metal Enclosure Cost Estimator
A reference estimator for a rectangular sheet metal enclosure. Enter the material, thickness and dimensions to see an indicative per-unit and per-order cost built from material, laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing. Rates are illustrative averages — use it to sanity-check a quote, not as a final price.
Estimated result
$0.00per unit (reference)
Weight per unit: 0 kg
Per order: $0
Runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded. Reference estimate only — not a quotation. Rates are illustrative averages (material $/kg, laser cut $/m, bend $/bend, weld $/m, finish $/m²); actual cost depends on drawing complexity, tolerances, tooling and market. For a real number, send the drawing.
What the estimate includes
- Material from density × volume × price/kg
- Laser cut from panel perimeter
- Bending from corner count
- Welding from seam length
- Finishing from surface area
It models a simple closed box. Cut-outs, inserts, tight tolerances and tooling change the real cost — see the cost-reduction guide.
From estimate to landed cost
Add freight, duty and rework risk for total cost of ownership — the TCO guide and the material weight & cost compare tool extend this. Trade material with the material selection guide.
Get a real quotationEnclosure cost estimator
It is a reference estimate for a simple rectangular box, built from material, laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing at illustrative average rates. Real cost depends on cut-outs, inserts, tolerances and tooling, so use it to sanity-check a quote, not as a final price.
Material drives both weight and price per kg. Stainless 316L and aluminium cost several times more per kg than mild steel and weigh far less, so the same box can land in very different cost bands depending on grade.
Freight, import duty, packing, inspection and rework risk, plus any tooling or complex features. Those are exactly the lines in the enclosure TCO guide that decide the true landed cost.
Send the drawing and destination. A supplier that reviews it first and quotes the full scope, then inspects the first article, returns a number you can compare on landed, compliant cost.
Send the drawing, get the real number
Tell us material, finish and volume. We return a quotation with make, finish, freight terms and inspection spelled out.