The fiber laser ROI calculator estimates how quickly a laser cutting machine pays for itself when you bring outsourced cutting in-house. Enter what you spend on laser-cut parts today and the cost of running your own machine to see monthly savings, the payback period and the five-year return.
Want a payback estimate based on your real parts? Talk to an Arcus CNC applications engineer about the right fiber laser size for your volume.
How the payback is calculated
The chart shows your cumulative cash position: it starts at minus the investment and crosses zero at the payback month. Financing costs, tax depreciation and resale value are not included; add them for a full business case.
What else changes when you cut in-house
- Lead times drop from days to hours, which lets you take short-notice orders.
- Design changes and prototypes no longer wait in a supplier's queue.
- You control quality, including edge finish for welding and powder coating.
- Spare machine capacity can be sold to other companies as a cutting service.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a fiber laser take to pay for itself?
It depends mostly on how much cutting you currently outsource. Shops that already buy a significant volume of laser-cut parts every month often see payback within one to three years. Enter your own numbers for an estimate.
Should I include material cost?
Material is bought either way, so leave it out of both sides. If your supplier invoices include material, subtract the material share from the outsourced spend.
What laser power should I choose?
Choose for the thickness you cut most often, not the thickest part you might ever cut. Our engineers can review your part mix and recommend a power level.