Free Manufacturing Tools & Calculators

Calculate comprehensive manufacturing costs including raw materials, direct labor, and overhead expenses with ZAR currency support.

Specialized packaging cost calculator with material waste analysis, per-unit calculations, and packaging-specific cost categories.

Dual-mode economics calculator with guided and advanced modes for comprehensive ROI analysis, payback periods, and financial planning.

Calculate ROI, NPV, IRR, payback period, and capacity expansion metrics with our free investment calculator. Make data-driven decisions for manufacturing equipment and capacity investments.

Calculate Cost of Quality (COQ) including prevention, appraisal, internal and external failure costs. Free quality management calculator for Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Calculate optimal order quantity with our free EOQ calculator. Minimize inventory and ordering costs, optimize reorder points, and reduce supply chain expenses.

Calculate SARS tax depreciation, Section 12C manufacturing allowances (40%), Section 12E renewable energy (100%), capital allowances, and optimize purchase timing. Free tax savings calculator for South African manufacturers.

Calculate comprehensive equipment lifecycle costs for manufacturing in South Africa. Includes acquisition, energy (with load-shedding impact), maintenance, labor, downtime, and salvage value. Compare up to 2 equipment options with break-even analysis in ZAR.

Comprehensive energy cost analysis for South African manufacturers. Calculate electricity costs with Time-of-Use tariffs (peak/standard/off-peak), load-shedding production losses by stage, backup power costs (generator, solar, UPS), and identify energy-saving opportunities. Includes Eskom & municipal tariff support in ZAR.

Comprehensive maintenance cost planning for South African manufacturers. Create preventive maintenance schedules, track labor/parts/downtime costs, calculate KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, availability), analyze 5-year projections with inflation, and get optimization recommendations. Includes SA labor costs (UIF, SDL, COIDA) in ZAR.

Calculate fully-loaded labor costs for South African manufacturers including all statutory requirements (UIF, SDL, COIDA, bargaining council). Track productivity metrics, efficiency gaps, absenteeism impact, and get workforce optimization recommendations. Complete benefits, allowances, leave costs, and overhead analysis in ZAR.

Calculate your Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard and level for South African businesses. Track all five elements: Ownership (25 pts), Management Control (19 pts), Skills Development (20 pts), Enterprise & Supplier Development (40 pts), and Socio-Economic Development (5 pts). Verify priority element compliance, determine procurement recognition level, analyze costs vs benefits in ZAR, and get recommendations for improving your BEE level.

Calculate waste and scrap costs using Lean Manufacturing TIMWOODS (8 Wastes) methodology for South African manufacturers. Track material waste, rework, overproduction, waiting time, motion, transportation, overprocessing, and underutilized talent with financial impact in ZAR. Get actionable waste reduction recommendations.

Calculate ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO/TS 16949, and ISO 45001 certification costs for South African manufacturers. Track consultant fees, audit costs, training, documentation, implementation time, and analyze ROI with tender access benefits, customer requirements, and operational improvements in ZAR.

Calculate OEE, Availability, Performance, and Quality metrics with our free Overall Equipment Effectiveness calculator. Essential manufacturing tool for optimizing production efficiency.

Calculate takt time instantly with our free lean manufacturing calculator. Align production pace with customer demand, optimize workflow, and eliminate waste.

Calculate cycle time, throughput, and production capacity with our free machining time calculator. Optimize operations scheduling, CNC planning, and manufacturing efficiency.

Calculate capacity utilization, efficiency, and idle capacity with our free manufacturing calculator. Identify bottlenecks, optimize production, and make strategic capacity decisions.

Identify production bottlenecks and constraints limiting throughput. Free calculator for Lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and process optimization.

Calculate hours per unit, operator requirements, labor productivity, and staffing needs with our free workforce planning calculator. Optimize labor costs and workforce efficiency.

Continuous improvement calculator with 5-step Kaizen implementation process, before/after analysis, and ROI tracking.

Process mapping and waste identification tool using Lean Six Sigma methodology with visual process flows and improvement analysis.

Systematic problem-solving tool using 5 Why methodology, root cause identification, and corrective action planning.

Visual project management tool with step-by-step task creation, Kanban board visualization, and Excel export functionality.

Comprehensive smart manufacturing ROI calculator that evaluates digital transformation investments, automation benefits, and Industry 4.0 value propositions.

Calculate pump Total Dynamic Head, power requirements, NPSH available, specific speed, and affinity laws with our FREE engineering calculator.

Calculate valve Cv/Kv flow coefficient, pressure drop, flow rate, valve authority, relief valve and actuator sizing with our FREE engineering calculator.

Free online bearing calculator for L10 life, dynamic load rating, equivalent load, bearing frequencies (BPFO/BPFI/BSF/FTF), shaft fits, and DN speed limits.

Calculate hydraulic cylinder force, speed, pump flow rate, motor power, and pressure drop with our FREE engineering calculator.

Calculate conveyor belt length, speed, tension, motor power, and chain specifications with our FREE engineering calculator.

Calculate O-ring, piston seal, rod seal, and hydraulic seal sizes with our FREE engineering calculator. Get groove dimensions, squeeze %, and recommendations.

Professional equipment selection tool comparing 3-axis and 5-axis CNC machines for South African manufacturers. Includes cost analysis, ROI projections, load-shedding impact, and compatibility scoring. Make informed investment decisions with comprehensive 5-year TCO analysis in ZAR.

Comprehensive CNC machining calculator for all materials. Calculate spindle RPM, feed rate, material removal rate, cutting time, power requirements, tool life, and surface finish. Supports 11 materials (mild steel, stainless 304/316, aluminum 6061/7075, brass, copper, titanium, cast iron, plastics) with multiple tool types and operations (roughing, finishing).

Calculate spindle RPM, surface cutting speed, and feed rates for CNC machining and milling operations. Includes material-specific recommendations for steel, aluminum, titanium, and plastics with HSS and carbide tooling.

Calculate chip load per tooth for CNC milling and drilling operations. Optimize feed rates based on material, tool diameter, number of flutes, and spindle RPM for efficient metal cutting.

Calculate material removal rate for CNC machining operations including milling, turning, and drilling. Analyze productivity, power requirements, and optimize cutting parameters for maximum efficiency.

Specialized CNC machining calculator for aluminum alloys (6061, 7075, 2024). Calculate optimal cutting speeds, feeds, chip loads, and tool recommendations for milling, turning, and drilling aluminum with precision.

CNC machining calculator for stainless steel grades (304, 316, 17-4 PH, 416). Calculate cutting speeds, feeds, and tool recommendations for austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic stainless steels with work-hardening considerations.

CNC machining calculator for mild and carbon steels (1018, 1045, A36, 4140). Calculate optimal cutting parameters based on carbon content, hardness, and machining operation for cost-effective steel machining.

Specialized CNC machining calculator for titanium alloys (Grade 5 Ti-6Al-4V, Grade 2 CP). Calculate conservative cutting speeds, feeds, and tool recommendations for this challenging material with low thermal conductivity.

CNC machining calculator for brass and copper alloys (C360, C260, C110). Calculate high-speed cutting parameters for these soft, free-machining materials with excellent surface finish potential.

CNC machining calculator for gray, ductile, and malleable cast iron. Calculate cutting speeds for abrasive cast iron with proper tool selection, dry machining considerations, and chip breaking strategies.

CNC machining calculator for engineering plastics (Acetal, Nylon, PEEK, PTFE, Polycarbonate). Calculate optimal speeds and feeds with thermal management to prevent melting and achieve dimensional accuracy.

Calculate comprehensive logistics and transport costs for South African manufacturers including road freight (1-30 tonne vehicles), fuel costs by province, toll roads (N1, N3, N4), driver costs with UIF/SDL/COIDA, SADC cross-border transport (Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia), port handling (Durban, Cape Town, PE, Richards Bay), warehousing, load optimization, and backhaul opportunities. Cost per km, per tonne, and per tonne-km analysis in ZAR.

Calculate water consumption and costs for South African manufacturers with municipal tariff support (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban). Track process water, cooling, cleaning, wastewater, and analyze water-saving opportunities including rainwater harvesting, recycling systems, and drought-resilient operations in ZAR.

Calculate total landed costs for importing to South Africa with SARS customs duties, SADC preferential trade agreements, port charges (Durban, Cape Town, PE, Richards Bay, OR Tambo), clearing agents, and Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP) support. Includes 13 product categories with HS codes, duty rates 0-40%, multi-currency conversion, VAT 15%, and cost optimization recommendations in ZAR.

Calculate OHS Act compliance costs for South African manufacturers including PPE (SABS-approved boots, hard hats, glasses), safety training (First Aid, Fire Fighting), medical surveillance (audiometry, spirometry), fire safety equipment, COIDA rates by industry (2-8%), safety officers, and compliance certificates. Includes gap analysis, incident cost risk, and Department of Labour inspection readiness in ZAR.