Weld Cladding Cost Estimator
A tool for project managers and estimators to approximate the material and labor costs of a weld overlay or hardfacing project.
Project & Cost Inputs
Breaking Down the Cost of Cladding
Weld cladding can be an expensive process due to the high cost of corrosion-resistant filler materials (like Inconel or stainless steel) and the labor-intensive nature of the work. Accurately estimating these costs is key to successful project bidding.
Key Calculation Components:
- Material Cost: This is calculated by determining the total volume of the overlay (Area × Thickness), converting it to weight using the material's density, and then multiplying by the cost per kilogram.
- Labor Cost: This is determined by the "deposition rate" of the chosen welding process (how many kg of metal can be deposited per hour). Slower processes like manual SMAW will have much higher labor costs than automated processes like SAW for the same amount of deposited metal.