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Cost estimation method and system, and computer readable medium for the method

US7346588B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2002
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q30/0283
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A part cost estimation system including a processing cost information storage device; a shape designating device configured to designate the shape of the part; a processing designating device configured to designate contents of processing to be performed on a material to form the part having the designated shape; a processing facility designating device configured to designate a processing facility; a processing time calculating device configured to calculate a processing time; a processing cost calculating device configured to calculate a processing cost spent on manufacturing the part based on a unit machining cost and the processing cost calculated by the processing time calculating device; and an adding device configured to add the processing cost to determine a cost of the part.

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