The PATCO® System vs. Traditional Tooling
CASE STUDY: Price comparison for Design and Build of Right- and Left-Hand Door Assembly
Fixture.
The following exercise demonstrates the significant direct and indirect cost-saving
impact as a result of utilizing the PATCO® Modular Tooling
System relative to a “dedicated” tooling system.
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Accounting Method --> |
Fixtures Fully Expensed |
Fixtures Amortized over 10 yrs. |
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Dedicated
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PATCO
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Savings
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% |
PATCO
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Savings
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% |
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Design Cost |
$21,230
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$17,055
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$4,175
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20% |
$17,055
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$4,175
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20% |
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Build Cost |
$56,230
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$27,703
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$28,527
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50% |
$27,703
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$28,527
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50% |
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Fixture Cost |
N/A
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$31,190
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($31,190)
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— |
$3,190
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($3,190)
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— |
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Totals
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$77,460
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$75,948
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$1,512
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$47,948
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$29,512
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Bottom Line |
Significant Bottom-Line Savings |
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The above financial example indicates the savings that can be achieved by utilizing
the PATCO System. Not only is the initial expense lower - but additional significant
savings may be achieved when re-utilizing components over multiple programs.
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