Dental, Orthodontic & Prosthetics Manufacturing worked example

Custom Case Turnaround Cost with custom cases in scope of 250 cases: a worked example

This scenario runs the custom case turnaround cost calculation on the strong side: custom cases in scope of 250 cases, with every other input held at its documented default. Use it when custom case turnaround cost in dental, orthodontic and prosthetics manufacturing is being quoted and you need a number you can defend on a phone call.

The inputs for this scenario

  • Custom cases in scope: 250 cases (raised for this scenario; the documented default is 100)
  • Variable turnaround cost per case: 2.5 $ / case (unchanged)
  • Fixed rush or setup cost: 75 $ (unchanged)
  • Additional turnaround labor and overhead: 25 $ (unchanged)

Working through the calculation

  • Applying the documented formula (Total custom case turnaround cost = custom cases in scope × variable turnaround cost per case + fixed rush or setup cost + additional turnaround labor and overhead) to the inputs above produces each figure below.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 725 $ for total custom case turnaround cost, the number this scenario is built around.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 2.9 $ / piece for cost per custom case.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 625 $ for variable case workflow cost.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 100 $ for rush, setup, labor, and overhead adders.

How this compares with the baseline

  • Against the tool's baseline example, where custom cases in scope sits at 100 cases and the headline result is 350 $, this scenario comes in 107% above the baseline at 725 $.
  • Use it when quoting expedited or rush orders, evaluating a new turnaround SLA, or comparing a rush batch against a standard-lead-time run. Treat this as a target state: the delta against the baseline quantifies what the improvement is worth before you commit to chasing it.

Results at a glance

  • Total custom case turnaround cost: 725 $ (headline result)
  • Cost per custom case: 2.9 $ / piece
  • Variable case workflow cost: 625 $
  • Rush, setup, labor, and overhead adders: 100 $

Run it with your numbers

  • Every input above is editable in the live Custom Case Turnaround Cost calculator, which recalculates instantly and can be shared with the inputs intact.

Last reviewed 2026-05-12.