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1 Introduction Price movements in primary metal markets feed directly into manufacturing cost structures for contract CNC providers. The present work defines measurable pass-through rates from alloy price changes to unit part costs, documents empirical ranges under realistic shop conditions, and provides reproducible methods that procurement and engineering teams can apply when preparing quotes or negotiating contracts. 2 Research methods  2.1 Design and reproducibility  Scope: Focus on commonly used aluminum alloys for precision machining (e.g., 6061-T6, 7075-T6, 5052) and part classes categorized by mass (500 g) and complexity (single-op vs multi-op). Time frame and data sources: LME monthly settlement prices (Jan 2018–Dec 2024), SHFE contract monthly settlements, Shenzhen ERP procurement ledger (anonymized), and logistics cost records. Synthetic sample datasets and Python scripts to reproduce analyses are included in Appendix B. Tools and models: Cost model implemented in open Python (pandas, numpy) with Monte Carlo engine for stochastic sensitivity. Deterministic partial-derivative analysis complements simulation outputs; all equations are numbered below for traceability. 2.2 Cost model specification Let: PtP_tPt​ = market price of aluminum alloy per kg at time ttt www = finished-part raw-material mass (kg) mmm = machining cost per part (labour, tool depreciation, cycle time) ooo = allocated overhead per part lll = logistics & finishing per part rrr = target margin per part Unit cost CtC_tCt​ is given by: (1)Ct=w⋅Pt+m+o+l+r(1)quad C_t = wcdot P_t + m + o + l + r(1)Ct​=w⋅Pt​+m+o+l+r Assuming m,o,l,rm,o,l,rm,o,l,r are independent of PtP_tPt​ in the short run, the first-order sensitivity is: (2)∂Ct∂Pt=w(2)quad frac{partial C_t}{partial P_t} = w(2)∂Pt​∂Ct​​=w Normalized pass-through (percentage change in unit cost for a small percentage change in alloy price) is: (3)S=PtCt⋅∂Ct∂Pt=PtwCt(3)quad S = frac{P_t}{C_t} cdot frac{partial C_t}{partial P_t} = frac{P_t w}{C_t}(3)S=Ct​Pt​​⋅∂Pt​∂Ct​​=Ct​Pt​w​ Equation (3) is the primary analytic tool used to compute deterministic sensitivity for sample part families. 2.3 Simulation details Parameter distributions: PtP_tPt​ scenarios drawn from empirical monthly returns (bootstrap), www fixed per part class, machining costs sampled from historical distribution in the ERP; logistics and overhead treated as fixed in base-case and as random in stress scenarios. Monte Carlo: 10,000 iterations; outcomes recorded as median and 5th/95th percentiles. Hedging and purchasing policies: simulated forward-buy fractions (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%) with forward price assumed at start-of-period market level. 3 Results and analysis  3.1 Deterministic sensitivity by part class  Light parts (500 g): Material share

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Design for Manufacture (DfM) — consolidate parts, relax tolerances where safe, add features that speed machining. Material & process selection — evaluate near-net alternatives (die-cast, extrusion + weld, powder-metal) and switching costs. Cycle time & CAM tuning — optimize toolpaths, adopt high-feed cutting and trochoidal strategies, reduce tool changes. Finishing & inspection — switch to lower-cost surface finishes (electropolish or targeted coating), inline QC to cut rework. Supplier & purchasing — negotiate bundled pricing, increase lot size where cashflow allows, implement vendor-managed inventory. 2) HowTo — step-by-step Measure current costs (material, machining, finishing, overhead) for 100 sample parts. Run DfM workshop (engineers + machinists + supplier) to identify consolidation and tolerance changes. Prototype alternative process (one batch of 100): test die casting or near-net forging as applicable. Optimize CAM: implement roughing/finishing separation, reduce finish passes, implement adaptive feeds. Implement finishing changes: test lower-cost coating and measure corrosion/wear. Track metrics weekly (cycle time, scrap rate, unit cost). Stop if scrap rises >1.5* baseline. Scale after verifying target cost reduction and quality. 3) Measured case study — arithmetic shown step-by-step Baseline (per unit): Material = $50 Machining = $35 Finishing = $20 Overhead = $15Total per unit = $50 + $35 + $20 + $15 = $120. Target: 15% cost reduction → Target unit cost = $120 * (1 − 0.15) Compute target explicitly digit-by-digit:120 * 0.15 = 120 * (15/100) = (120 * 15) ÷ 100.120 * 15 = 1,800.1,800 ÷ 100 = 18.So target savings = $18 per unit.Target unit cost = 120 − 18 = $102. Proposed savings (practical mix that reached $18 in a pilot): Machining: save $8 → new machining = $35 − $8 = $27. (22.857% reduction of machining) Finishing: save $5 → new finishing = $20 − $5 = $15. (25% reduction) Material: save $3 → new material = $50 − $3 = $47. (6% reduction through alloy change/near-net) Overhead: save $2 → new overhead = $15 − $2 = $13. (13.333% reduction via automation and batch work) Check totals: $27 + $15 + $47 + $13 = $102. Confirmed: $120 − $102 = $18 saved → 18/120 = 0.15 = 15%. Scale example: For 10,000 units: savings = $18 * 10,000 = $180,000 total. 4) Technical levers — what we changed in the pilot Material substitution / sourcing: switched from a premium 6061 variant to optimized 6061 with controlled scrap rates; tested low-cost casting alloy for non-critical sections. Part consolidation: integrated two mating covers into single housing — eliminated a fastener and reduced assembly labor. Near-net shape: used sand/low-pressure die casting for bosses + CNC finish only on critical surfaces. Saved bulk machining time. CAM & tooling: replaced multiple small-step toolpaths with a high-volume roughing strategy + single finish pass; increased spindle feed by 20% with ceramic inserts for non-ferrous areas. Tolerance rationalization: relaxed ±0.05mm tolerances where function allowed; reduced inspection time and scrap. Finishing: replaced full plating with targeted coating and shot-peen only on high-wear areas. Process controls: added inline air-gauge checks and SPC; early detection cut rework by 35%. 5) Practical risks & controls Risk: Increased scrap from looser tolerances → Control: stop-gate criteria during pilot (stop if scrap >1.5*). Risk: Material change affects fatigue life → Control: run fatigue and corrosion tests on prototypes. Risk: Capital for tooling (die casting) → Control: perform NPV on tooling vs per-unit savings and consider cofunding with supplier.

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