See Your CNC Scheduling ROI in Minutes
CNC scheduling shouldn't be a guessing game. See the hard-dollar impact of the Skody AI Planner — before you run a single pilot.
TL;DRKey Takeaways
- Plug in a few shop specifics to see hard-dollar ROI in minutes
- Calculator estimates unlocked spindle hours, monthly benefit, and payback time
- Optional fields (downtime, overtime, expedite fees) refine the estimate
- Most shops see 6,000%+ monthly ROI on the Skody AI subscription
- One-click Optimize turns better sequencing into real bottom-line profit
What the ROI Calculator Does
Plug in a few shop specifics — # of machines, hours/shift, workdays/month, baseline utilization, expected gain, and hourly machine value — and the calculator estimates:
Spindle hours/month and unlocked hours
See how many additional productive hours better scheduling frees up.
Monthly benefit ($) from higher utilization
Translate unlocked hours into real dollar value using your contribution margin.
Net impact & ROI after subscription
Subtract the Skody subscription to see your true net gain and ROI percentage.
Payback time on onboarding
Know exactly when your investment starts generating pure profit.
Optional fields (like downtime %, overtime, expedite fees, scheduler hours saved) are there if you know them; leave them blank and they won't affect the math.
Example: 20-Machine Shop
Inputs
20 machines × 8 hrs/shift × 1 shift × 20 days
Baseline utilization: 55%
Expected gain: 10 percentage points
Contribution margin: $110/hr
Results
Why It Matters
In a minute or two, you'll see how better sequencing and one-click Optimize can cut lead times, reduce overtime, and add real dollars to your bottom line.
If the numbers look good, let's line up a quick walkthrough with your actual jobs and constraints.
Calculator Notes
- Expected gain is in percentage points (e.g., 55% + 10 = 65%).
- Effective hours subtract downtime from spindle hours.
- Core benefit uses contribution margin per hour, not revenue.
- Optional fields default to 0 so unknown values don't affect totals.
- Directional model. Adjust for multi-shift/weekend ops or add custom savings lines as needed.
Ready to See Your Numbers?
Book a walkthrough with your actual jobs and constraints. We'll run the numbers together.