Welding Labor Cost Calculator

Calculate welding labor cost per foot of weld based on welder rate, deposition rate, weld size, and operating factor

Input Parameters

Results

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Labor Cost per Foot
$/ft
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Labor Cost per Lb Deposited
$/lb
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Effective Depo Rate
lb/hr
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Linear Feet per Hour
ft/hr
Note: Operating factor is the percentage of time the welder is actually welding (arc-on time). Typical values: 25-40% manual, 50-70% semi-auto, 80-95% automated.

Reference

Labor Cost/ft = (Rate x Overhead) / (Effective Depo Rate / lb per ft) lb/ft (fillet) = 0.5 x size^2 x 12 x 0.283 Effective Depo Rate = Depo Rate x Operating Factor