Fixture, Gauge & Workholding Management worked example

Fixture Storage Cost at 110% stored tooling scope included: a worked example

This scenario runs the fixture storage cost calculation on the strong side: 110% stored tooling scope included, with every other input held at its documented default. Use it when reviewing toolroom space, fixture racks, crib storage, obsolete fixtures, and carrying cost for low-use tooling.

The inputs for this scenario

  • Fixtures or workholding sets stored: 240 sets (unchanged)
  • Annual storage cost per set: 18 $ / set (unchanged)
  • Stored tooling scope included: 110 % (raised for this scenario; the documented default is 100)
  • Fixed rack, crib, move, or audit cost: 1,200 $ (unchanged)

Working through the calculation

  • Applying the documented formula (Variable fixture storage cost = fixtures or workholding sets stored × storage cost per set × stored tooling scope included) to the inputs above produces each figure below.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 5,952 $ for total fixture storage cost, the number this scenario is built around.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 24.8 $ / piece for storage cost per stored set.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 4,752 $ for variable fixture storage cost.
  • At this operating point the engine returns 1,200 $ for fixed rack, crib, move, or audit cost.

How this compares with the baseline

  • Against the tool's baseline example, where stored tooling scope included sits at 100% and the headline result is 5,520 $, this scenario comes in 7.83% above the baseline at 5,952 $.
  • Use it when scrutinizing tooling inventory, planning a crib consolidation, or allocating storage cost to programs. 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 fixture storage cost: 5,952 $ (headline result)
  • Storage cost per stored set: 24.8 $ / piece
  • Variable fixture storage cost: 4,752 $
  • Fixed rack, crib, move, or audit cost: 1,200 $

Run it with your numbers

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

Last reviewed 2026-05-12.