3-axis CNC: $8-18/hour, 4-axis: $12-22/hour, 5-axis: $20-45/hour. Precision (+/-0.005mm) adds 30-50% premium. Volume discount: 50+ hours = 10-15% off, 200+ hours = 20-30% off.
Aluminum 6061: $3-5/kg, Steel 45#: $0.5-0.8/kg, Stainless 304: $2.5-4/kg, P20 tool steel: $3-5/kg, Brass: $8-12/kg. Material markup by machine shops: typically 15-25% above raw material price.
Provide STEP files, specify tolerance requirements clearly, indicate critical dimensions. For batches under 100 pcs, setup cost dominates. For 100-1000 pcs, per-piece cost drops significantly. For 1000+ pcs, consider casting or forging as alternatives.