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3D Printing Service Estimate
Wondering what's behind your 3D printing service estimate? It's a formula of four key factors: the amount of material used, the space your part occupies in the machine, the total print time, and the manual post-processing required.
How to Design a More Cost-Effective Part for 3D Printing
Getting a 3D printing service estimate can feel like magic. You upload a file, and a number appears. But what's actually happening behind the scenes? Understanding the key factors that drive your final price is the first step to designing more cost-effective parts and making smarter manufacturing decisions.
Let's demystify the process. Your estimate is primarily determined by four key variables:
Material Volume: This is the most straightforward factor. It's the physical amount of material (resin, powder, or filament) required to build your part. A larger, solid part will always cost more than a smaller, hollow one.
Machine Space (Bounding Box): Your part occupies a certain three-dimensional space inside the machine. A very tall, thin part can sometimes cost more than a short, wide part of the same volume because it takes up more of the machine's valuable Z-axis height.
Machine Time: This is the actual time it takes for the machine to print your part. More complex geometries with fine details can increase the print time, which in turn increases the cost.
Manual Labor & Post-Processing: After printing, every part requires some form of manual labor, from powder removal (SLS) and support removal (SLA/FDM) to curing and final inspection. More complex parts may require more intensive labor.
By understanding these levers, you can work with a partner like us to optimize your design for the most efficient and cost-effective outcome.
3d printing service estimate
Types of 3D Printing Service Estimate
There are several types of 3d printing service estimate processes, including:
  • SLS
    Functional Prototypes, durable parts with complex geometries.
    ⦁ Maximum build size Up to 600*450*350mm
    ⦁ As fast as 2 days
    ⦁ Dimensional accuracy ± 0.3% with a lower limit of ± 0.3 mm (± 0.012”)
    ⦁ Layer thickness 80 μm
  • SLA
    Appearance Prototypes, comparable to injection-molded parts.
    ⦁ Maximum build size Up to 1370*670*498 mm
    ⦁ As fast as 1 day
    ⦁ Dimensional accuracy ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.15 mm
    ⦁ Layer height 50-100 μm
  • FDM

    Inexpensive and easy to use
    ⦁ Maximum build size Up to 1380 × 680× 480 mm
    ⦁ As fast as 1 day
    ⦁ Dimensional accuracy ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.15 mm
    ⦁ Layer height 50-100 μm

  • MJF

    ⦁ High-quality, functional parts with Fine details. Popular choice for small-batch production runs.
    ⦁ Maximum build size 600 x650 x 380 mm (14.9” x 11.2” x 14.9”)
    Standard lead time 2 days
    ⦁ Dimensional accuracy ± 0.3% with a lower limit on ± 0.3 mm (0.012”) Layer
    ⦁ thickness 80 μm

  • DMLS
    Material SS316L, Alsi 10Mg, Ti64 Available
    ⦁ Maximum build
    size 280*280*350 mm
    ⦁ Standard lead time 7 business days
    ⦁ Dimensional accuracy ± 0.2% with a lower limit of ± 0.2 mm
    ⦁ Layer height 30 μm
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