Testing machine downtime often means that testing needs to be outsourced to a third party laboratory while new parts are ordered and installed. While this can be a reasonable short term solution, extended downtime due to problems with older, unsupported equipment can cause the cost of outsourcing your testing to skyrocket. Understanding these potential costs, and when they will exceed the cost of investing in a newer testing system, can help you plan for the future and reduce disruption to your lab.
Cost of Downtime Standard
Cost of Downtime Expedited
How Many Weeks Do You Expect to Be Without a Test Machine?:
Your Average Number of Tests per Week:
Your Average Cost Per Test for Standard Outsource Service: $
Your Average Cost Per Test for Expedited Outsource Service: $
Cost of Downtime Standard: $
Cost of Downtime Expedited: $
Weeks | Tests Per Week | Cumulative Cost (1-2 week turnaround) |
Cumulative Cost (2 days turnaround) |
*Typical lead time on a new system is approximately 12 weeks.