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A Platform Built for Clarity
See how xcPEP generates an accurate should cost from your most complex parts or drawings.
Cost from Drawings or Part Teardown
xcPEP gives you complete flexibility to build your Bill of Materials from what you have. Capture parameters from a manufacturing drawing or from a physical part teardown.
Configurable Cost Models
This is not a black box. Work with structured, editable cost models. Adjust logic, equations, material usage, cycle time, and tool life to match your specific manufacturing reality.
Scenario Simulation & Comparison
Create unlimited "what-if" scenarios by modifying volume, material, or supplier location. Compare cost deltas side-by-side to find the optimal sourcing strategy.
API-Based Integration
The platform provides APIs to exchange high volume data bi-directionally. This lets you pull in data like BOMs from your PLM or ERP systems, and seamlessly send cost outputs back to them, or to your internal analytic and AI tools.
From Drawing or Physical Part to Accurate Should Cost
Analyze Your Part
Develop your Bill of Materials (BOM) by analyzing a manufacturing drawing or conducting a physical part teardown.
Map & Model
BOM data from manufacturing drawings or teardowns is instantly mapped into your team's custom, editable cost models.
Connect & Cost
Your model is instantly populated with curated, region-specific data from the xcPROC hub to create the initial should cost.
Simulate & Compare
Run unlimited "what-if" scenarios for machines, labor, or volumes and compare them side-by-side.
Act & Integrate
Generate "Fact Packs" for vendor negotiations or push the final cost data via API to your internal ERP/PLM systems.
Powered by xcPROC: The Data You Can Trust
xcPROC® is the centralized database engine powering xcPEP. Built entirely by ASI’s data research team, each database is meticulously curated to be region-specific and time-specific, reflecting real-world manufacturing conditions, not generic multipliers.
Machine Database
Contains structured cost parameters for manufacturing equipment, including brand, capital/rental costs, and utility consumption to calculate the machine hour rate (MHR).
Wage & Salary Database
Provides region-wise labor hour rates with detailed breakdowns for skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled labor.
Raw Material Database
Contains structured data for materials, including grade, sub-grade, initial shape, density, and cost per unit with currency.
Operations Database
Stores cost and rate data for standard manufacturing processes like machining, welding, and coating.
Tools Database
Captures tool-level information including specifications, supplier, cost, and usage life for depreciation models.
BOP Database
A library of standard bought-out parts like fasteners, resistors, capacitors, and connectors, pre-costed and ready to use.
Custom Database
Need something specific? We build custom databases for packaging, logistics, and more.
A Library That Mirrors the Real World
Explore the full range of manufacturing processes supported by our proprietary cost models. We provide near 100% commodity coverage-from primary operations to final assembly-including deep-costing capabilities for complex electrical and electronics components.
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| Assembly Processes |
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Manual Assembly
Automated Assembly
Sub-Assembly Integration
Wiring Harness Assembly
Connector Assembly
PCB Assembly
Motor Assembly
Gear Assembly
Bearing Assembly
Spring Assembly
Compressor / Pump / Valve Assembly
Busbar Assembly
Battery Assembly
Freezer / Refrigerator Assembly
Crankshaft & Bearing Assembly
Differential Assembly
Stator Winding & Assembly
Terminal Assembly
Housing Assembly
Mechanical Part Assembly
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| Machining & Metalworking |
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Turning
Milling
Drilling
Boring
Reaming
Threading
Tapping
Knurling
Broaching
Shaping
Hobbing
Shaving
Grinding
Buffing & Polishing
Lapping
Facing
Gear Grinding / Hobbing / Shaping
Slot Cutting
Profile Cutting
Shearing
Saw Cutting
Punching
Blanking & Piercing
Deep Drawing
Coining
Deburring
Engraving (Laser / Mechanical)
Jig & Fixture Machining
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| Forming, Casting & Moulding |
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Forging (Open Die / Closed Die / Cold / Hot)
Extrusion (Metal / Plastic / Rubber)
Roll Forming
Sheet Metal Forming
Bending / Joggle Forming
Press Forming
Swaging
Spinning
Calendaring
Stamping (Progressive / Compound / Transfer)
Tube Forming (Flaring / Flattening / End Forming / Bending)
Casting & Moulding
Die Casting (Aluminum / Zinc / Brass)
Sand Casting
Investment Casting
HPDC
Injection Moulding
Blow Moulding
Compression Moulding
Rubber Injection Moulding
FRP Moulding
Foam Moulding
Glass Moulding / Pressing
Vacuum Forming
EPS Moulding
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| Welding, Joining & Brazing |
Show welding / joining processes
MIG / TIG Welding
Spot Welding
Projection Welding
Laser Welding
Ultrasonic Welding
Brazing
Induction Brazing
Soldering
Friction Welding
Helium Leak Welding
Adhesive Bonding
Heat Shrink Fitting
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| Heat Treatment & Thermal |
Show heat / thermal processes
Heat Treatment / Thermal Processes
Annealing (Metal / Glass / Plastic)
Quenching
Tempering
Hardening
Normalizing
Stress Relieving
Sintering
Oven Curing
Furnace Heating
Oven Drying
Cooling
Dehumidification
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| PCB Manufacturing Processes |
Show bare PCB processes
Bare PCB Processes
PCB Drilling
Copper Deposition (Thin / Thick Layer)
Etching / Micro Etching
Lamination / Stack-up
UV Film Lamination
UV Light Exposure
Solder Mask Application & Drying
Screen Printing
Surface Finish (HASL / ENIG / etc.)
Panel Cleaning & Drying
Depaneling
V-Scoring
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| PCB Assembly Processes |
Show PCB assembly processes
Pick & Place (Top / Bottom)
Solder Paste Application
Reflow Soldering
Wave Soldering (ROHS / Non-ROHS)
AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)
X-Ray Inspection
Conformal Coating & Curing
Manual Soldering
PCB Electrical Testing
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| Surface Treatment & Coating |
Show surface / coating processes
Surface Treatment & Coating
Painting
Powder Coating
Electroplating (Nickel, Zinc etc.)
Anodizing
Phosphating
E-Coating
Spray Coating
Chrome Plating
Black Oxide
Masking
DLC Coating
Anti-Reflective / High-Reflective Coatings
Vacuum Coating
Conformal Coating (PCB)
Surface Grinding & Polishing
Coating Thickness Test
Salt Spray Test
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| Textile & Soft Material |
Show textile / soft processes
Stitching
Embossing
Coating
Fabric Cutting
Fabric Printing
Webbing Cutting
Knitting / Weaving
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| Plastics & Rubber Processing |
Show plastics / rubber processes
Plastic Extrusion
Plastic Injection Moulding
Thermoforming
Rubber Extrusion
Rubber Compression Moulding
Rubber Preforming
Plastic Welding
Film Cutting / Sealing
Polybag Blowing & Cutting
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| Inspection, Testing & Qualification |
Show test / inspection processes
Inspection & Testing
Visual Inspection
Dimensional Inspection (CMM)
Electrical Testing
Continuity / Insulation Resistance Test
High Voltage / Hipot Test
Functional Testing
Load / No-Load Testing
Vibration Testing
Impact Testing
Leak Testing (Helium / Pressure / Vacuum)
Thermal Shock Testing
X-Ray Testing
Dielectric Testing
IP Testing (IPx5 / IP9K)
Environmental Testing
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| Material Prep & Primary Ops |
Show material preparation processes
Material Preparation & Raw Material Handling
Mixing (Slurry, Masterbatch, Batching)
Pelletizing
Powder Sieving
Raw Material Analysis
Material Testing
Decoiling / Slitting
Cutting (Sheet / Rod / Wire)
Wire Drawing & Stranding
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| Packaging & Logistics |
Show packaging / logistics processes
Packing
Vacuum Sealing
Tape & Reel Packing
Labelling & Marking
Polybag Packaging
Box Packing
Material Handling
Palletizing
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| Supporting & Overheads |
Show supporting processes
Tooling Preparation
Fixture Assembly
Automatic Feeding
Washing & Cleaning
Oven Drying
Cooling
Dehumidification
Overheads (Assembly / Machining / Testing)
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New cost model development is included in your xcPEP license.
Unlike black-box software, xcPEP cost models are not hard-coded; they are fully visible and sit in the UI layer. Simply raise a request with your specific production or regional requirements, and ASI’s dedicated Cost Engineering team will build and publish the new model directly into your instance in real time-all included in the annual license fee.
Advanced Data Capture Hardware
Developed by ASI to accelerate teardown and costing workflows. These tools integrate directly with xcPEP to ensure speed, repeatability, and data reliability.
AI-Based PCB Component Identification
A calibrated imaging setup and AI automatically detect, classify, and match all mounted components against the xcPROC database to populate the BoM without manual tagging.
Bounding Box Dimension Capture System
A laser-based setup captures a part's length, width, and height without physical contact, transferring real-world dimensions directly to xcPEP for extrusion and packaging models.
Automated Projected Area Capture System
Captures a part's 2D projected area, a key parameter for injection moulding (machine tonnage) and sheet metal (blank sizing, painting), replacing slow, error-prone manual estimation.
Built for Costing & Procurement Teams
Purpose-built for procurement, cost engineering, and sourcing teams to run Should Costing, supplier negotiations and cost-down programs at scale.
New Part Development (NPD)
Generate cost estimates from drawings before RFQ to set targets and catch high-cost design decisions early.
Target Costing
Set data-driven cost targets for new products and track component-level costs against budgets in real time.
Cost Lab Setup
Establish an in-house cost lab. We configure the platform and train your team in a Build-Operate-Transfer model.
Competitor Benchmarking
Perform teardown analysis of competitor products to identify cost gaps and evaluate alternative design choices.
Cost Reduction Digitization
Move cost-saving ideas from spreadsheets into a centralized, trackable Idea Tracker module integrated with your models.
Scenario Costing & Analysis
Simulate the cost impact of changing tolerances, materials, or suppliers to make the best design trade-offs.
Idea Generation Engine
xcPEP’s intelligent idea engine ingests benchmarking outputs, compares multi-dimensional cost parameters, and instantly surfaces high-impact opportunities ranked by feasibility, savings potential, and implementation effort.
Proprietary Parts Costing for Supplier Negotiation
xcPEP gives clear, data-backed cost estimates for proprietary parts, helping teams validate supplier quotes and negotiate confidently.
Manufacturing Data Layer for AI
xcPEP generates a validated manufacturing data layer that your internal AI can directly use across procurement, engineering, and operations - helping teams see the full picture and make faster, smarter cost decisions.
xcPEP vs Legacy Tools
Parametric tools are black boxes. Excel is unmanageable. xcPEP is purpose-built for real-world should-costing, combining structure, transparency, and teardown-ready inputs.
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Note: xcPEP models are delivered through the UI and updated centrally by ASI. Customers can raise tickets to get new or variant process models. These are released as per the defined turnaround time and become visible in the customer tenant in real time.
Your Data. Your AI. Unleashed.
xcPEP generates the structured, validated manufacturing data layer your enterprise tools are missing. Stop feeding your AI generic numbers; give it real manufacturing logic.
xcPEP Platform
Your "Glass Box" engine for costing & manufacturing logic.
xcPEP backend as structured data layer
BOMs, Processes, MHR, LHR, Tooling, & Routings
Your Internal Tools
BI Dashboards
Enterprise AI
ERP & PLM
Analytical Tools
Your Business Logic, Not a Black Box
xcPEP’s Templatization Approach
- ✓ Custom-Built for Your Internal Logic
- ✓ Reflects Your Unique Supply Chain
- ✓ 100% Transparent & Defensible
- ✓ Flexible, Editable Models in the UI
Legacy "Black Box" Costing
- ✕ Uses Generic Algorithms
- ✕ Ignores Your Internal Logic
- ✕ Fails in Real Negotiations
- ✕ Hard-coded & Inflexible
At ASI, we believe you should never have to guess why a cost is what it is. We reject the "black box" model. Instead, we partner with your experts to transform your unique production logic, quality standards, and regional data into a transparent, configurable engine. The result isn't just a number-it's a living, auditable model of your business that you can use to defend every negotiation with total confidence.
Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance
We're built on a foundation of security. From SOC 2 compliance to complete data sovereignty, xcPEP is designed to meet the rigorous standards of global enterprise IT teams.
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
Our platform is audited and certified, ensuring your data is managed with enterprise-grade security and confidentiality.
ISO 27001:2022 Compliant
We adhere to the highest international standards for information security management, protecting your sensitive IP.
GDPR & CCPA Compliant
We are committed to data privacy, with robust processes in place to meet global data protection regulations.
Data Sovereignty
Your data, your rules. xcPEP can be deployed in your own cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) for complete control.
SSO Ready
Integrate with your existing Single Sign-On providers (like Okta or Azure AD) for seamless and secure team access.
Role-Based Access Control
Granular permissions control who can view, create, or edit models and data, ensuring data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What teams usually ask when evaluating xcPEP.
Unlike rigid templates, xcPEP uses editable models, teardown-ready inputs, and plant-level logic. Here are the questions we get from procurement heads, engineers, and cost controllers evaluating our platform.
xcPEP is provided as an enterprise-level SaaS (Software as a Service) platform, billed annually. The subscription includes all platform updates, new cost model development, and access to our dedicated support teams.
xcPEP is designed for real-world manufacturing data. It only requires a few key parameters (typically 5-8) per part, which can be taken directly from manufacturing drawings or a physical teardown. Unlike many legacy tools, 3D CAD models are not required to generate an accurate cost.
Our data is continuously refreshed. Core databases, like machine specifications, are updated annually, while dynamic data, like Raw Material (RM) rates, are updated quarterly. Furthermore, the platform receives incremental updates weekly and can be updated in real-time to meet specific customer requirements.
We prioritize flexibility and data sovereignty. By default, your instance is hosted in our secure AWS cloud in the geography of your choice. For enterprises with specific compliance needs, we also offer deployment directly within your own private cloud on AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
xcPEP is a proven, industry-agnostic platform used by global leaders in Automotive, Off-Highway Vehicles, Home Appliances, Industrial Equipment, and Consumer Electronics. Our platform provides near 100% commodity coverage, including deep-costing capabilities for complex electrical and electronics components.
Our xcPROC database includes comprehensive, region-specific cost parameters (like Machine Hour Rates, Labor Hour Rates, and raw materials) for over 35 global regions. As part of our white-glove onboarding, we map your supply chain's footprint and proactively add any new data you require.
A standard enterprise onboarding is completed in just 4-6 weeks. This includes full platform configuration and team training. We also offer optional services to migrate your historical cost data, with a timeline based on the volume of data.
We are built on a foundation of enterprise-grade security. Our platform is fully compliant and certified for both SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001, the leading global standards for information security management.
Yes. This is our core differentiator. The platform is highly configurable through the UI, allowing you to adapt cost models to your specific production logic. While every customer runs on the same stable code base, your instance is uniquely configured to mirror your business.
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