The Cost Of A 3D Print - How to calculate + FREE TEMPLATE!

[@Crosslink3D]

In this video, Daniel explains how to calculate the cost of a 3d print step by step and how to use his simple calculation sheet to make 3d printing cost calculation much simpler. My simple calculation sheet: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gfuuR21fdRZWOYWdQsW0s5I5Q4PSdR1lK8_51lTnaI4/edit?usp=sharing More sophisticated version for business users (derived from CNC kitchen version): docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rtG7v-F_uPFO3OChxv1MnnpJ2K2iUI8qPukgcS2Icns/edit?usp=sharing

[@CrazyScooterMods]

do you do custom jobs?

[@Crosslink3D]

Yes, I do custom designs and prints. Do you have a project?

[@CrazyScooterMods]

@@Crosslink3D yeah. I have contacted three companies and its been frustrating. One wanted to charge me $200 to resize my design. One responded 4-5 days ago and nothing after a greeting. Third accepted the design said they would resize and quote a price 3 days ago. Am i wrong or should that not take more than an hour for a pro?

[@CrazyScooterMods]

@@Crosslink3D how can i contact you? I have the design and it needs to be re sized that is all. It is a circle with a hole cut out of the middle and a pattern of cut out designs. I need it to be printed with a flexible material. First i need two to test.. then potentially a lot

[@dbenning123]

2000 hour life of a 3D printer seems really low. If an average of 8hrs per print is used, you can only print 250 models before you need a new printer? I would hope they last longer than that.

[@DemonRat71]

Glad you made this so much simpler than trying to figure it out on my own. Gonna help with getting my cost back from things I print for family.

[@LinaScott]

Perfect sense 😁 Thank you. Can use it to explain to people who think its a cheap hobby that its a lil more than simple cost of filament.

[@Staticline3D]

Well done. Just what I was looking for!👍

[@Lin-sr7jk]

Thank you so much💌

[@AgustinLeon-ud4kw]

Este video es increiblemente util, en verdad muestra de una manera muy simple cómo calcular los costos apropiadamente y el template esta increible, muy buen trabajo Saludos desde México This video is extremely useful , it explains in a very simple way how to properly calculate the cost for 3d printing , i helped me a lo, also the template its great. amazing job Greeting from Mexico

[@chrishansen456]

A primera vista, confundi util con inutil. 🤣

[@htpkey]

Thank you for this video! These numbers seem to calculate the break-even point for your costs. This is the minimum amount that you need to ask for your 3d prints. How do you calculate the fee that you are going to ask for to make it worthy of your time when offering your 3d printing service? Some other things that can affect your fee: - Your skill level in 3d printing - Level of model detail (0.05mm - 1mm layer height) - Complexity of the prints (high failure rate = higher fee) - Type of filament used (PLA or difficult to print materials) - Custom 3D Design or just DL existing model that is ready to print - 3D Print design fixing and tweaking - Speed of delivery (1 - 14 days) - Bulk discounts (1 print or 1000 prints) - Consistency in quality of prints - Support and Customer Service - Market price in your area - 3D printing service availability in your area I don't think it is unreasonable if you sell your model for 3x the cost price. You build it for 1 dollar but you sell it for 3 dollars. If there is a bulk fee applied you sell 100 models at a lower 2.50 dollars. What do you think?

[@Crosslink3D]

Thanks for the ideas. I am planning to make a whiteboarding session how to price a print end to end for real customers soon. So I will definitely look again at your list for more ideas what to consider.

[@htpkey]

@@Crosslink3D Awesome! I am thinking about starting a 3d printing service, but I also see many challenges when it comes to calculating the price per printed model. There are so many variables to consider! It is tempting to set a lower price than your competitors, but then it becomes a race to the bottom. This is why I think it is important to learn how to make 3d models (in FreeCAD, Fusion 360, etc.) and learn how to customize models for the specific needs of your customer. This is not something anyone can offer in their 3d printing service. I will look forward to your other video's!

[@AlteranKing]

I use cost estimator octoprint plugin which helps with all of that but a very informative video!

[@softimad]

thank you for this helpful video

[@chanpreetsingh6041]

thanks man. great video ✌✌

[@sculptn3dprints]

Super helpful! thanks I do have question how about we factor the "repair cost" of a badly created stl files? like repairing the model so that there is no gaps or inconsistencies when 3d printing which oftentimes happen in my case.

[@makewithmegma]

🔥💕👍

[@Crosslink3D]

:-)

[@valleyboychris]

How would i work out the weight using Grabcad print and STL/STP files please?

[@DividedStates]

In that business sheet... You have a cost of around 12 EUR and you apply a markup of 50% and the suggested price goes down - below the costs? What?

[@arcturusengineering]

it was calculated wrong. it shows a 50% discount instead of a 50% markup. it should be 12.46+6.23=18.69. (12.46×1.5%)

[@sleddarcheddar]

Nowadays this goes out the window with the x1c and such. I'm definitely charging more per hour with mine. And where is the profit for this calculation? This is just paying for the material and the printer. You're not going to make any money with that business model.

[@bonsai7438]

Thx for upload.. very simple explained and understandable. Helpful bro 👍👍🙏

[@Crosslink3D]

Thank you!

[@TranquilityTerrace]

lol, I charge 0.10 cents per gram on X1 printers here in the US. High quality prints guaranteed.

[@WhimsyCottage]

Don't forget the man-hours of preparing the print and post-processing of the print and shipping price!

[@sublimationman]

I like your information but I don't think the depreciation is correct. I use a Prusa printer (already has 4,000+ hours) and they are estimated to last at least 10,000 hours (5x your estimate). I have probably spent another $400 on my machine for parts but much of that has been upgrades not replacing defective stuff (like extra beds, new Revo hotend kit, LED lights, Rasberry Pie....) The only needed replacements were 1 boden tube (inside the hotend to extruder) and 1 bed thermister and 1 control knob this was a total of like $25 in just under 4 years. I also have used some lube, paper towels, alcohol (to clean bed) for the panel (the paper towels and alcohol are used every print but I get paper towels that are cut as 1/4 normal sheet and I use one of these small amount for 4-6 prints before replacing, the alcohol is likely the more expensive thing as I use lab grade 99.9% pure and I buy in 5 gallon for $140 (I use in my business to clean machines and epoxy as well) and I probably use $0.10 worth per print

[@Chapon75]

How can i use this document in GBP £ ?

[@jalaltwaish8158]

It is too helpful, thank you

[@goku445]

Nice informative vid. I'd like to see a more detailed one on the depreciation aspect. How were calculated the 2000 hours and does it apply to all printers/parts?

[@twogramman8941]

This is built into cura

[@mijit.859]

So what does it actually cost? to just 3D print an item? Is it $20? Or does it cost $50 to just print one item?? 😕🥺🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@studiolucephotography8484]

Thank You for the upload, extremely informative and helpful fur sure.

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@3dparts4u-allvisuals4u]

Thanks, very interesting and clear explanation!

[@Crosslink3D]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SteveH-TN]

This video answered my wife’s questions. She’s a retired Math teacher. Great word problems too.

[@md3d519]

Side note, if you make the models calculate the charge for your pc

[@zephy0220]

Thanks bro it has helped me a lot. Although I had my own but I see that it was not so bad with my prices. Thanks bro

[@Rock-vh4ij]

Great video! Really helpful tysm!!!

[@martin840909]

then why do I get much higer price from one supplier?

[@baylinbridges3069]

How did you get into/set up print on demand?

[@Martin7_]

Thank you very much:)

[@ahmedshammoh2048]

Thanks for the great explanation

[@TonyOnekaNobY]

👍

[@navysnow5618]

usd👀

[@pauhull]

Woher wusstest du dass ich deutsch bin: