| Cost variables | Minimum | Maximum | Sensitivity (%) | ||
| Quantity | Cost value | Quantity | Cost value | ||
| Machine Uptime (hr) | 1 | $17,646.62 | 8 | $89,777.68 | 80.34% |
| Demand ($/year) | 1500 | $3547.49 | 8000 | $7644.05 | 53.59% |
| Ordering Costs ($/unit) | 10 | 3764.443 | 50 | 7737.640 | 51.35% |
| Machining tool life (min) | 5 | 9646.872 | 160 | 5019.712 | 47.97% |
| Machine unit cost (Ko) ($) | 3 | $5784.02 | 20 | $9962.62 | 41.94% |
| Cutting Feed (mm/tooth) | 0.04 | 5708.877 | 0.1 | 8360.683 | 31.72% |
| Cutting Speed (mm/min) | 30 | 5092.900 | 45 | 6741.792 | 24.46% |
| Machining tool cost per ($/unit) | 60 | $5423.33 | 120 | $6494.90 | 16.50% |
| Lead time (days) | 3.5 | $6117.26 | 14 | $6560.08 | 6.75% |
| Shortage Costs ($/unit) | 5 | $6112.16 | 40 | $6119.85 | 0.13% |