--- title: Okuma │ Cost of Ownership description: Purchasing a machine tool is no small decision. At Okuma, we’re here to help calculate the total cost of ownership involved in purchasing a machine tool. --- [![Okuma](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/Okuma_June2018/Images/logo-mobile.svg)](https://www.okuma.com/) # QUESTIONS AROUND THE ROI OF A MACHINE TOOL INVESTMENT? Purchasing a machine tool is no small decision – it’s one that requires an evaluation past the upfront cost. At Okuma, we’re here to help you understand and calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) involved in purchasing a machine tool and the significant impact it will have on your shop floor’s profitability. **Approximately 15% of a machine’s overall cost is its purchase price, 85% is its lifetime operations.** [CONTACT US TO START THE CONVERSATION →](https://www.okuma.com/contact-okuma) ![Resizedshutterstock\_90629872](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/Resizedshutterstock_90629872.jpg "Resizedshutterstock_90629872") INITIAL COST + OPERATION COST + MAINTENANCE COST + DOWNTIME COST + PRODUCTION COST = TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP ![Okuma-Multus-U3000-15](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/Okuma-Multus-U3000-15.jpg "Okuma-Multus-U3000-15") ## THERE’S MORE TO CONSIDER THAN JUST THE PRICE TAG. It’s a fact. A significant way for machine shops to save, profit, and see a better ROI is to invest in a quality, high-precision machine tool. But you must look past the machine’s price tag to costs that accumulate during the lifetime of the machine. [CONTACT US NOW →](https://www.okuma.com/contact-okuma) Let’s explore a few additional key questions that you should ask yourself before selecting your next machine tool solely on price alone. ### TRY OUR FREE MACHINE TOOL ROI CALCULATOR NOW [CALCULATE YOUR ROI NOW](https://www.okuma.com/roi-calculator) [![tco\_thumbnail\_march](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_thumbnail_march.jpg)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-roi-calculator)[Learn More →](https://site.okuma.com/tco-roi-calculator) [![tco\_february](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_february.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-importance-of-distribution)[Learn More →](https://site.okuma.com/tco-importance-of-distribution) [![aaa\_tco machine mass](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/aaa_tco%20machine%20mass.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-machine-tool-mass)[Learn More →](https://site.okuma.com/tco-machine-tool-mass) [![Want to shorten your warm-up routine?](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_december_2.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-shorter-warm-up-routine)[learn more →](https://site.okuma.com/tco-shorter-warm-up-routine) [![tco\_november](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_november.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tap-into-new-revenue)[Learn More →](https://site.okuma.com/tap-into-new-revenue) [![tco\_october](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_october.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-tool-life)[Learn More →](https://site.okuma.com/tco-tool-life) [![tco\_september](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/tco_september.png)](https://site.okuma.com/tco-scrap-rate)[Learn More](https://site.okuma.com/tco-scrap-rate) Ask questions. Take the time to inquire. Do the math. And remember, we’re here to help you make an informed decision around the total cost of ownership and the true value of the machine tool you choose. **The bottom line is, if you really want to save, invest in a quality machine tool. ** **[LET’S TALK TODAY →](https://www.okuma.com/contact-okuma)**   ### **WITH OKUMA, THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS. **   [![Okuma](https://site.okuma.com/hubfs/Okuma_June2018/Images/logo-footer.svg)](https://www.okuma.com/) **OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION** 11900 Westhall Drive Charlotte, NC 28278   - [Privacy Policy](https://www.okuma.com/privacy-policy) ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED © 2021 OKUMA AMERICA CORPORATION