KEVOS® WORKOS · Improvement
Jig and Fixture Return on Investment
Is this jig or fixture worth building?
Calculates payback and first-year return of a jig or fixture from time, scrap and maintenance effects.
Open the calculatorRuns in your browser. No account needed.
How this tool works
Inputs, units and where to find them
| Input | Unit | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Design and build investment | $ | Design and build cost |
| Time saved / run | min | Time saved per run (trial or estimate) |
| Runs / month | runs | Runs per month from the schedule |
| Labour rate | $/hr | Loaded labour rate |
| Monthly scrap and rework savings | $ | Monthly scrap and rework reduction |
| Fixture maintenance / month | $ | Monthly fixture maintenance and calibration |
Method and formulas
- Monthly benefit = time saved ÷ 60 × runs × rate + scrap saving − maintenance
- Payback = investment ÷ monthly benefit
- Bands: up to 12 months strong, up to 24 review (tool defaults)
Limitations
- Assumes usage continues at the entered rate
Typical uses
- Approving fixture builds
- Comparing fixture designs
Who it is for
- Manufacturing engineers
- Toolroom and production managers
What you get
- STRONG CASE, REVIEW / JUSTIFY or WEAK CASE
- Payback in months and first-year ROI
Interpreting the result
- Replace the 12 and 24-month bands with your own payback policy
WORKOS tools are screening and decision-support utilities. Verify important financial, engineering, safety, legal or operational decisions using appropriate professional standards and your organisation’s approved data.
