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Our answer has always been "it depends" as there are factors that contribute to the cost of 3d printing. You"re looking at anywhere between $3 to $1000(or even more) for the cost to 3d print based on these factors.

So today, we"re breaking down each factor for you. If you"re 3D printing at home, then those factors are your material, electricity and 3D printer cost. But if you"re looking for a 3d printing service or looking into starting a 3D printing business, this guide should help you understand how pricing works when it comes to 3d printing.

If you"re starting a 3D printing business or looking to make money with 3D printing, you might want to consider the price of a 3D printer in calculating the cost to 3D print something. 3D printers can cost anywhere between $200 to $150,000 depending on the technology being used.

Let"s say you purchased a $1500 3D Printer that you plan to use 8 hrs / day for 2 years. We"re going to ignore repair cost, electricity, etc. for the sake of simplicity.

"Send us the 3D model" is the second thing we tell our clients after telling them "it depends". Without the 3D model, it"s tough to come up with an accurate quote for a 3D print even for seasoned veterans.

With the 3d model on hand, we can calculate the total volume of the model, including the generated supports. The total volume lets us know how much material is needed to 3d print your file.

Not all 3d models are created equal. Some are 3d print-ready, while some are just plain crazy. 3d printing takes preparation and planning. For some 3d printing services, everything is automated, which can make transactions faster. For simple products, this can be the right solution.

But what about complex parts and architectural models? We found that even with the most sophisticated algorithm, you still need some human guidance when it comes to 3d printing these type of projects.

A quick story, a client sent us a 3d model of an actual stadium. They wanted a 3d printed version of this. As we inspected the file, we saw that the model had multiple problems. There were loose joints, the walls were too thin, and there were 3d models inside the stadium itself.

Take this into consideration. Are you willing to risk having your 3d model printed as is? Or do you want to make sure that the final print exceeds your expectations?

The materials that you choose matters when it comes to the cost of 3d printing. There are tons to choose from so we are going to focus on the popular ones, thermoplastics and resin.

Even if you are new to 3d printing, you have probably heard of "ABS" or "PLA". That"s because these two are the most widely used 3d printing material out there. Hobbyists love these thermoplastics as they are cheap. These filaments can cost between $20 to $70 per kg.[1]

Although they are cheap, getting a high-quality 3d print out of them is not easy. It will take hours of post-processing time to get smooth finishing from these prints. (More on that later.) In addition to that, 3d printing complex 3d models are nearly impossible using this type of material.

Resin is, in our opinion, the best 3d printing material out there. It"s versatile for almost any complex project, and it would give you the best quality 3d print. But at the same time, resin material can get quite costly. Standard resin, on average, cost $50 per litre, and some resin materials can go up to $300 per litre. Luckily, 3d printing companies usually have access to discounted prices for this type of material.

After 3d printing, the resulting print needs to be cured, cleaned and polished before you can consider them useable. That is if the 3d printing service company cares about the quality of their product.

Again, the 3d model matters as it could affect post-processing. Some models are so complex that the generated supports are very hard to clean. It would take some expertise and a lot of patience for someone to clean these prints.

At PrintAWorld, the projects that we work on usually require more than just 3d printing. Our clients would ask for their 3d print to have a gold finishing, chrome or even an exact Pantone color. With current 3d printing technology, this is impossible to accomplish. So we offer metal plating and painting on top of our 3d printing services.

For 3D printing companies to stay in business, they need to add a profit margins on top of the 3D printing cost. Profit margins for a 3D printing business can be somewhere between 50% - 90% of material cost. We"re using material cost as a basis for the sake of simplicity. But profit margins are actually much lower once you start including labor and overhead costs.

There is also a base price (or a minimum fee) that gets added if if the cost of 3D printing is less than a certain amount. It wouldn"t make sense for a company to 3D print something for you for a print that costs $3. Even in a highly automated 3D printing service, there"s still some labor involved. Either you add more quantity or pay the base price which is around $30-$90.

Now that we know what factors affect the price of 3D printing, let"s see how much it would cost to 3D print this popular WallStreeBets mascot by ChaosCoreTech.

We"re not sure why it"s this expensive. They might have miscalculated the model volume which made it seem that this piece would require half a liter of resin to print. But, either way, Shapeways is the most expensive one out of this group.

Disclaimer. This is our 3D printing company. For SLA 3D printing, we are definitely the cheapest compared to the others in this group. Removing the supports and polishing is even included in the service.

3D printing services are expensive because we have to account for factors mentioned beforehand such as labor, post processing and overhead costs. We also have to account the industrial 3D printers that they use, which cost at least $100,000 and upwards. Plus, they have to add profit margin on top of that cost.

Here"s our thoughts on that:If cost is a problem for you and you"re only 3D printing for fun, then buying a 3D printer might be the better investment in the long run.

Ifyour time is more valuablefor you, then hiring a 3D printing service would be the better option. You"ll have access to large scale 3D printers and capabilities that is impossible to achieve with DIY 3D printing.

The Photon Mono is the best LCD 3D printer that we"ve gotten our hands on. We own 8 of these machines and use it as part of our manufacturing process. It"s cheap but the print quality is almost the same as the ones that we get from our Formlabs 3. If you"re looking to buy your first 3D printer, we recommend going for a resin 3D printer like this one instead of buying an FDM printer.

Multiple factors affect the price of a 3d printing service. If you add in all these variables, you"re looking at anywhere between $30 to $15,000 for the cost of 3d printing. The price can even be lower or higher, depending on the scale of your project.

3D printing is catching on more and more these days, and it’s quickly becoming a technology that empowers consumers by offering customization or modification options that were unavailable just a few years ago. So how does a normal everyday person utilize 3D printing without breaking the bank? It’s all in the art of the quote… and we’re going to talk about how to get a quote in 3 simple and easy steps!

Ask yourself, can this object be made any other way or is 3D printing the only (or least expensive) way to manufacture this customized object? For example a miniature figurine of yourself (or a selfie as it’s called) is best done with 3D printing; if you tried to make a 3D printed selfie by any other means it would be horribly expensive. Once you have an idea of what you’d like to print you need to create a 3D model of the object. Your model is essential for coming up with a 3D printing quote. No 3D model, no 3D printing quote!

Okay so how do you get a 3D model of your object? If you don’t use CAD or modeling software you can always reach out to 3D modeling freelance designers on sites like E-Lance, O-Desk, or even Craigslist.  Many 3D Printing servicers offer freelance designers that can create a model for you based on your description and potentially drawings or pictures.

If you want to venture off and try to create a model on your own I recommend reading this article first, it provides easy and simple ways to create your model. Some are as simple as pushing a button on your camera!

Decide what’s more important to you. If you’re interested in having your print quickly (8-48 hours) you might want to consider visiting your local makerspace. Many libraries here on the west coast have 3D printers available to the general public. I would recommend searching in your area for local makerspaces, they are perfect for quick prints with low resolution. Another option for your to consider is your local UPS store, they offer 3D printing services but make sure that their print time, resolution, and materials are up to your standards. If you’re looking for professional printing services with a wide range of materials and fast print times, you should look into Sculpteo. They have a wide range of printing materials including plastic, resin, and metal just to name a few and the resolution is unbeatable.

After deciding on your desired material and time frame, now it’s time to get your quote! Upload your model to the 3D Printer. If you’re at your local makerspace they can walk you through the upload process and provide a quote. If you’re using your local UPS store you can give them a call and they can walk you through their upload and quoting process. If you’re using Sculpteo you can visit the website and click the blue button and upload from your home computer, on Sculpteo’s site you can select your materials and get a quote right then and there. Visit this tutorial which will walk you through the upload process. They’re generally similar but this one is specific to Sculpteo.

As you can see the process is super simple and if at any time you hit roadblocks visit Sculpteo’s YouTube page for answers to the most common modeling and printing errors. Leave a comment below to let us know if this article helped you!

You can upload a 3D file in any of the following formats: .3DM (Rhino), .3DS (3D Studio), .3MF, .AC3D, .ASE (3D Studio), .CATPART, .CATPRODUCT, .CGR (CATIA), .COB (TrueSpace), .DAE (Collada), .DXF (AutoCAD), .IAM / .IPT (Autodesk Inventor), .IGES / .IGS, .KMZ (Google Earth), .LWO (LightWave), .MD2/MD3 (Quake), .OFF, .PLY (Stanford), .PRC, .Q3O (Quick3D), .RAR, .SAT, .SCAD (OpenSCAD), .SKP (Sketchup 2008 or before), .SLDPRT, .SLDASM (SolidWorks), .STEP (ISO 10303), .TGZ, .U3D, .VRML, .X_T (Parasolid), .ZIP

This EPAX E6 is a nice 6" Mono LCD screen printer. The model is equipped with an 6inch 2K mono LCD screen. Monochrome LCD screens allow for much faster exposure settings and have a much longer lifespan than color LCD screens.

As the 3D printing market grows and becomes much more accessible to the general public, there are a wide variety of 3D printing techniques to choose from these days. There is resin 3D printing which includes SLA, DLP, and LCD 3D printing, as well as

Though FDM 3D printing is thought to be much more common than resin 3D printing, resin 3D printing — specifically LCD 3D printing — is catching up fast, as it can be used to produce high-quality 3D printed models at an affordable price.

LCD 3D printers use liquid resin which instantly hardens into plastic as it is exposed to LED light via an LCD screen. use ParaLED technology in which an array of LED chips project light through the LCD screen which is then uniformly distributed over the print area.

By contrast, FDM 3D printing, also known as Fused Deposition Modeling, uses plastic filament instead of liquid resin while printing. Plastic filament is deposited into the 3D printer which is when it melts into liquid and prints out a 3D model layer by layer via a nozzle onto the printing area. With FDM 3D printers, warping may occur as layers are deposited. As newly deposited layers shrink after cooling, dimensions of the 3D models may be affected, causing the 3D printed model to change in shape.

Both LCD 3D printing and FDM 3D printing require the use of different materials to create 3D printed models. LCD 3D printers use while FDM 3D printers use plastic filament rolls for printing out 3D models.

Liquid resins are made up of different types of chemicals which end up affecting how strong or brittle, flexible, or tough a resin 3D model will be once it has been printed out from an LCD 3D printer.

There are several different types of plastic filament rolls on the market. These include PLA and PETG filament among others. For example, PLA refers to plastic material that has been made from fermented plant starch such as corn, sugarcane, or sugar beet pulp, while PETG filament is an oil-based material, prepared from chemicals such as terephthalic acid (TPA), ethylene glycol (EG) and cyclohexane dimethanol (CHDM). Filaments come in different diameters, so make sure it matches the diameter of your FDM 3D printer"s nozzle before purchasing one.

LCD 3D printers also require the use of materials such as liquid resin, LCD screens, FEP film, LED lights, and building plates, which may need to be replaced from time to time.

FDM 3D printers require the use of materials such as filaments, nozzles, and 3D printing bed surfaces which also need to be replaced from time to time.

Both LCD 3D printers and FDM printers require the use of digital 3D files, in the form of STL files or OBJ files. STL files can easily be found on websites such as ,, and. This includes both free and paid versions of digital files.

While OBJ files are more suitable for multicolor printing as it stores the color, and information related to the texture of the model in a separate file called an MTL file, which allows a multicolored, textured 3D model to be rendered on its software.

OBJ files can be found on websites such asFor those who are creatively gifted, you can choose to design your own digital files using 3D modeling software such as or .

After choosing your 3D file, you will need to slice it using slicer software to ensure that your 3D printer can read your file. This is how the process works: when a 3D file is sliced, the file itself is converted into layers, generating a G-code, so that the 3D printer can easily decode it.

In terms of how long it will take to print out the file, that will depend on the height of your 3D models. The taller your 3D print is, the longer it will take for the file to be printed out.

For Phrozen’s LCD 3D printers, or Formware Slicer Software is recommended. By using slicing software, you can adjust the print profiles, resin settings, and even the size of your 3D prints. Print profiles are used to set the optimal printing settings for your resin 3D printer. Click here to learn more.

Both 3D printing software can be used on all Phrozen devices, though keep in mind that Formware Slicer Software is only available for free on devices that are part of the Sonic Series (Sonic 4K 2022 & Sonic XL 4K 2022).

FDM 3D printers can use slicer software such as , , or . These consist of settings that allow you to adjust the temperature and cooling settings, layer control, and even the extruder. This is used as a method to guide the 3D printer so that it knows when and how to deposit each layer.

When printing with resin on an LCD 3D printer, tree-like supports are typically used. These only touch certain parts of 3D model overhangs. Resin supports are much more versatile than FDM supports, as the thickness or thinness of the supports or even the contact shape and diameter can easily be adjusted using slicer software.This ensures that your 3D prints are anchored to the building plate and don’t fall into the resin vat easily. These are typically easy to remove after the printing process is complete. Click here to learn more about the importance of setting supports in resin 3D printing.

FDM 3D printing typically uses accordion supports which are difficult to adjust. These are linear supports that touch the 3D model overhangs directly. The shape of your 3D model will determine whether or not it requires supports. If your 3D model has overhangs of more than 45 degrees, then you will need to add supports to your models. If your 3D model has overhangs of less than 45 degrees, then supports may not be needed at all.

For LCD 3D printers, we recommend users follow these steps as part of the setting up process to ensure that your resin 3D models are printed out with success. These include performing an LCD test to check to see if the LCD screen of the LCD 3D printer is functioning property and calibrating the Z-axis by using a piece of A4 paper to ensure that your building plate is leveled correctly.

For FDM 3D printers, you will need to level the building plates as well in order for the 3D models to be printed properly. Some FDM 3D printers may offer automatic bed leveling while in others, you may have to perform it manually by placing a piece of paper and adjusting the screws on the printer. Next, you’ll have to load the filament onto the 3D printer. Lastly, you should preheat your FDM 3D printer to ensure a smooth printing process.

In LCD 3D printers, 3D prints must be post-processed thoroughly in order to ensure that the 3D models don’t crack and can last longer. It also gives your 3D models a smoother finish. So how does this process work? Sanitizing alcohol must be prepared to thoroughly clean your 3D print(s) until the surface isn’t reflective anymore. Use an air gun to dry your 3D model or just set it aside for an hour or so.

For FDM 3D printers, you can choose to sand and polish your 3D models for a better finish, though layer lines on 3D models are usually clearly visible even after the post-processing process is complete.

While printing with resin 3D prints, the end results are much more smoother and detailed, effectively removing most of the layer lines present on the 3D model.

offer a wide range of applications that include jewelry 3D printing, dental 3D printing, industrial applications, as well as other 3D printing projects. LCD 3D printers are capable of printing out detailed 3D models with extremely high accuracy and resolution. To learn more about other resin 3D printing applications, please click here.

In comparison, FDM 3D printers have a more limited range of applications which include prototyping and manufacturing of parts as it is unable to create detailed 3D models that are needed for professional applications such as dental 3D printing and jewelry 3D printing.

come at an extremely affordable price of $199-$2,300. The use of LCD panels lowers the cost of the printers. LCD 3D printers can be made to be small, which means that most LCD 3D printers are desktop-size, making them easy to store.

FDM 3D printers typically cost above $499-$5,999, and are usually larger in size, meaning that it will occupy much more space in the workspace or at home.

With a growing interest in 3D printing, LCD 3D printers are also becoming much more affordable and user friendly. Need 3D printing ideas? Click here! Check outnow.

I have used it for several days. Talking about its advantages and disadvantages. The advantages: the metal body feels particularly solid, the leveling method is simple and convenient, and monochrome LCD screen shortens the exposure process and greatly save printing time. My first 3D printer was FDM machine of Flashforge. That has been in service for more than 4 years and is very stable, so, for this Voxelab machine, the sub-brand of flashforge, I am very confident in the quality.

Offering industrial quality 3D printing at an affordable desktop price. The XiP combines compact footprint with large build volume and fast print speed to deliver high quality prototypes at your desktop. With an open material platform providing ultimate flexibility, it also offers a broad range of already validated rigid and elastomeric materials.

The XiP desktop 3D printer is built on Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) Technology, allowing users to print at blazing speeds of up to 18 cm per hour.

The XiP desktop 3D printer has a fully open material platform providing ultimate flexibility and access to the materials you need, when you need them.

HardwareBillet Aluminum Enclosure; 420 mm (16.5 inch) W x 350mm (14 inch ) D x 530 mm (21 inch) H; Rigid parallel linear rails, precision Ballscrew Z-axis; Ethernet / USB / Wi-Fi connectivity; 5.5 inch Color LCD Touchscreen Display

When it comes to professional desktop 3D printers, there are multiple factors to consider before making a purchase decision. We put together a quick comparison guide between the XiP and the other commonly used professional desktop resin 3D printer to help you determine what printer is best for your print quality, speed, and total cost of ownership requirements.“With XiP’s large build volume, fast print speed, and easier post processing, I’m able to iterate faster and validate new designs in hours versus days.”

The design and manufacturing of the XiP desktop resin 3D printer takes into consideration the entire life cycle of the printer. With recyclable packaging and part choices, including an easily recyclable all-aluminum body, this modular desktop 3D printer easily accommodates upgrades over time.EverCare Service Plan

Solus PRO brings all the great qualities that the original Solus is knows for, such as the high resolution 3d printing, incredible print surface quality, low cost maintenance and consumables, and pushes it to the next level with: ease of use, no setup or calibration, built in projector and computer (with a large LCD screen), high performance, reliability and so much more. It really is on the next level, and at the same time competitively priced.

I have never seen my team take on to new equipment so happily. They love the print quality of the SOL unit and print speed averages at 50mins on fine setting if you lay the models flat. End to end time (including wash and curing) is 80-90 mins max. The team at Ackuretta was wonderful in accommodating my queries and concerns throughout.