This document discusses the importance of calculating machine costs for CNC machining operations. It outlines the key fixed and variable costs to consider, including interest, depreciation, taxes, insurance, repairs, maintenance and energy. It recommends using methods like straight-line, diminishing balance or geometrically adjusted diminishing balance depreciation to accurately reflect the asset value over its lifetime. The conclusion emphasizes that operation costs depend mainly on machine run hours, workpiece complexity and raw material costs. Planning is important to set competitive prices and payments for the business.