Calculating the Cost of a Volume Feature

In this example, you calculate the cost of a volume feature.

1. Open install_dir\samples\whatsnew\costing\volume.sldprt.
2. Click Costing (Tools toolbar) or Tools > Costing.
3. In the Costing Task Pane, under Machining Template, select machiningtemplate_default(metric).
4. For Class, select Steel, and for Name, select Plain Carbon Steel.

   The Costing tool estimates the manufacturing cost.

5. In the CostingManager, expand Mill Operations .
6. Expand the Volume 1 feature.
7. Right-click Flat End Mill and select Flat End Mill (Mill) > 15.00 mm.

   The tool change increases the cost of the volume feature and the part cost estimate is updated in the Costing Task Pane.

8. Close the part:
   1. Close the Costing Task Pane.
   2. Click File > Save As.
   3. In the Save As dialog box, click Save without Costing data and click Save.