This calculator helps you test those assumptions using figures that reflect your own workload. If you already outsource regular laser cutting or run an older cutting process, the potential payback may be easier to assess once your monthly spend is put into context.
Free planning tool
Fibre Laser ROI Calculator
Investing in a fibre laser is a major decision, so the numbers need to be practical, transparent and relevant to your business. This calculator is designed for UK manufacturers, fabrication companies and workshops that want a clearer view of potential savings before requesting a formal quotation.
- Estimate monthly and annual net benefit
- Compare in-house cutting against outsourcing or older machinery
- Adjust assumptions such as labour rate, cutting hours and finance cost
- Request a tailored quotation from the Mantech team
Live calculator
How The Calculator Works
The calculator uses typical fibre laser productivity assumptions alongside your own business inputs. It considers the cost of your current process, the amount of cutting work you carry out each week, your labour rate, any outsourced cutting spend and the finance payment you choose to enter.
These figures are indicative estimates only. They are not a quotation or contractual offer and do not constitute financial advice. Final pricing and specifications depend upon your application — please contact Mantech for a full, formal quotation.
The result is intended as a guide, not a guaranteed saving. Final performance, running costs and payback depend on your materials, sheet thickness, machine specification, operator workflow, nesting efficiency and production mix. For a confirmed recommendation, Mantech can review your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.
Payback depends as much on kW rating and shift pattern as on the headline purchase figure. Read our fibre laser cutting guide for platform choices, the power guide for kW decisions, and installations to see how UK shops sized machines to real job mixes.
How it works
How The Calculator Works
Investing in a fibre laser is a major decision, so the numbers need to be practical, transparent and relevant to your business. This calculator is designed for UK manufacturers, fabrication companies and workshops that want a clearer view of potential savings before requesting a formal quotation.
The calculator uses typical fibre laser productivity assumptions alongside your own business inputs. It considers the cost of your current process, the amount of cutting work you carry out each week, your labour rate, any outsourced cutting spend and the finance payment you choose to enter.
The result is intended as a guide, not a guaranteed saving. Final performance, running costs and payback depend on your materials, sheet thickness, machine specification, operator workflow, nesting efficiency and production mix. For a confirmed recommendation, Mantech can review your requirements and provide a tailored quotation.
Buyer fit
Is A Fibre Laser Right For Your Workshop?
A fibre laser can help reduce reliance on subcontract cutting, shorten lead times and improve control over production schedules. For many workshops, the strongest return comes from a mix of reduced outsourcing, faster turnaround, improved repeatability and better use of skilled labour.
If you are comparing machine options, explore Mantech’s fibre laser cutting machines to see available systems before using the calculator.
Why Mantech
Why Use Mantech?
Mantech supplies fibre laser cutters and CNC machinery to UK businesses across fabrication, manufacturing, signage, education and engineering. Our team can help match the right machine specification to your workload, material range and budget, rather than treating ROI as a one-size-fits-all figure.
Once you have calculated an estimate, you can send the details to Mantech for a more informed discussion about machine options, finance, installation and support.
Common questions
FAQ
How accurate is the fibre laser ROI calculator?
The calculator provides an indicative estimate based on the figures you enter and typical productivity assumptions. It is designed to support early decision-making, not replace a formal quotation or production review.
What information do I need?
You will need an estimate of your weekly cutting hours, labour rate, monthly outsourcing spend and expected finance payment if you plan to fund the machine monthly.
Can I use this if I currently outsource laser cutting?
Yes. The calculator is especially useful if you want to compare regular subcontract cutting costs against bringing production in-house.
Does the calculator include finance costs?
Yes. You can enter your own monthly finance payment to see how it affects estimated payback and net monthly benefit.
Will Mantech review my results?
Yes. You can request a full quotation after completing the calculator. The Mantech team can then review your figures and recommend a suitable machine specification.
Does material type affect my ROI estimate?
The calculator uses your hours, labour rate, outsourcing spend and finance payment — not a material-by-material breakdown. Thicker sheets or mixed materials may need a higher laser power option, which Mantech can factor in when you request a quotation.
Mantech supplies fibre laser cutters and CNC machinery to UK businesses across fabrication, manufacturing, signage, education and engineering. Our team can help match the right machine specification to your workload, material range and budget, rather than treating ROI as a one-size-fits-all figure.
Fibre laser ROI
Discuss fibre laser ROI with Mantech
Once you have calculated an estimate, you can send the details to Mantech for a more informed discussion about machine options, finance, installation and support.