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Swage Cycle Time Calculator

Estimate the total machine time required to swage a batch of hose or tubing assemblies. Swaging permanently deforms a metal collar over the hose and fitting to create a pressure-rated connection. Enter swage ends, machine cycle rate, and allowance for setup and die change.

What this calculator does

  • Estimate total swage cycle time for a hose or tubing assembly batch from swage end count, swage machine rate, and allowance for setup, die change, and inspection.
  • Use it when quoting a swaged hose assembly job, scheduling a swage machine, or comparing swage time with crimp time for a make-or-buy decision.
  • Estimates total swage machine time for a hose or tubing assembly batch from swage count, cycle rate, and allowance.

Formula used

  • Base swage cycle time = swage ends in batch / swage machine cycle rate
  • Required swage cycle time = base swage time x allowance factor

Inputs explained

  • Swage ends in this batch: Total number of hose or tube ends requiring swaging in this production batch.
  • Swage machine cycle rate: Measured swage machine rate from recent production for this hose size and fitting type.
  • Setup and die change allowance: Allowance for machine setup, die change, first-piece check, and minor stops. Typically 10 to 20 percent.

How to use the result

  • Use it for swage job quoting, machine scheduling, and comparing swage versus crimp assembly time.
  • Actual swage time varies with hose size, fitting design, machine condition, and die availability.

Common questions

  • What is the Swage Cycle Time calculator for? It estimates total swage machine time for a hose assembly batch from swage end count, cycle rate, and setup allowance.
  • What numbers do I need before using it? You need the total swage end count, a measured swage machine rate for this hose size, and an allowance for setup and die change.
  • How should I use the result? Use the result to schedule the swage machine, quote labor and machine time, or compare swage time with crimp assembly time.
  • When is the result only an estimate? It is an estimate when swage cycle time varies across hose sizes, fitting designs, or swage machine types in the batch.

Last reviewed 2026-05-12.