{"id":11364,"date":"2023-10-09T15:47:29","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T15:47:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/3d-printing-cost\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T12:38:42","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T12:38:42","slug":"3d-printing-cost","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-tr\/articles\/3d-printing-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce the Cost of 3D Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-tips-for-cost-reduction-at-each-phase-in-3d-printing\">Tips for Cost Reduction at Each Phase in 3D Printing<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-reduce-cost-through-design\">Reduce Cost Through Design<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-reduce-cost-through-proper-manufacturing-options-selection\">Reduce Cost Through Proper Manufacturing Options Selection<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-reduce-cost-through-on-a-finishing-phase\">Reduce Cost Through on a Finishing Phase<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although 3D printing technology offers many advantages, one of the main concerns in using it, is the cost. Right from design to manufacturing and post processing, a few tricks can have a significant impact on the costs. This article highlights helpful tips to save the cost on 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"RxivdIWcncE-69d5cf2080e34\" data-video-id=\"RxivdIWcncE\" class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-wrapper\" style=\"width:100%;height:56.25%;padding-top:56.25%;\" data-new-window=\"\" data-yt-parameters=\"eyJtYXgtd2lkdGgiOiI2MDBweCJ9\"><picture class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnail\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_hq720.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_hq720.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_sddefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_sddefault.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_hqdefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_hqdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/RxivdIWcncE\/RxivdIWcncE_mqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/picture><svg class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-button\"><use xlink:href=\"#ma-gdpr-youtube-play-button\"><\/use><\/svg><div class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-notice\" style=\"font-size:.7em;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-cost-reduction-at-each-phase-in-3d-printing\">Tips for Cost Reduction at Each Phase in 3D Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>This segment is divided into three different parts based on different phases of the 3D printing process and the tips for making the process as affordable as possible. Here we go.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-cost-through-design\">Reduce Cost Through Design<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hollowing-your-3d-model\">Hollowing Your 3D Model<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A great way to use less material and reduce the cost is hollowing of a model. The hollowing removes the inner material of a part leaving a shell. It is also a good way to get a lightweight part. If you are planning to create your 3D printed object using Selective Laser Sintering or Multi Jet Fusion that uses powdered material, you should start to consider hollowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us compare the cost between a solid and a hollow part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right-1024x303.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10741\" style=\"max-width:613px;max-height:181px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right-1024x303.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right-768x227.png 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-11364\" data-caption=\"Solid part (left) vs. hollowed part (right)\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Solid-part-left-vs.-hollowed-part-right.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Solid part (left) vs. hollowed part (right)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10756\" style=\"max-width:598px;max-height:516px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot.png 990w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot-300x259.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot-768x663.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-11364\" data-caption=\"&nbsp;The hollowed part is 3 times cheaper than the solid part.\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/instant-quoting-engine-screenshot.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&nbsp;The hollowed part is 3 times cheaper than the solid part.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-the-size-of-your-3d-printed-object\">Check the Size of Your 3D Printed Object<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The size of your 3D printed object directly impacts the 3D printing price. If the size of your prototype is not important (visual prototype), you can scale down your model to greatly decrease the cost. It is the fact that the 3D Printing price is proportional to the volume occupied by your object in the machine&#8217;s tray. To reduce the cost, it is recommended to reconsider the size of your object in your CAD software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us consider a model (a) and it\u2019s scaled down model (b) for cost comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model-1024x381.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10771\" style=\"max-width:632px;max-height:235px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model-1024x381.png 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model-300x112.png 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model-768x286.png 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model.png 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-11364\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/scaled-down-model.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-729\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-729\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 128px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\n<td style=\"height: 80px; width: 19.9742%;\"><strong>Technology<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; height: 56px; width: 19.9742%;\"><strong>Unit cost (\u20ac)<br \/>\n&#8220;a&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 19.9742%;\"><strong>Unit cost (\u20ac)<br \/>\n&#8220;b&#8221;<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 56px; width: 19.9742%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Unit cost per 100 pieces (\u20ac) &#8220;a&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Unit cost per 100 pieces (\u20ac) &#8220;b&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px;\">FDM<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">18.54<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">10.57<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">5.69<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">3.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px;\">MJF<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">26.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">24.30<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">16.36<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.9742%; height: 24px; text-align: center;\">7.68<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<style>\r\n\t.custom-table-block table{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper{\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 24px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.search-input-wrapper svg{\r\n\t\tposition: absolute;\r\n\t\ttop:50%;\r\n\t\tleft:12px;\r\n\t\ttransform: translateY(-50%);\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input{\r\n\t\tpadding: 0 0 0 40px;\r\n\t\tborder:1px solid #C1CAD1;\r\n\t\theight: 44px;\r\n\t\twidth: 201px;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.table-search-input::placeholder{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\twhite-space:nowrap;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead{\r\n\t\tmargin-bottom: 14px;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody tr:nth-child(odd){\r\n\t\tbackground-color: #F6F9FF;\r\n\t}\r\n\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody, .custom-table-block thead, .custom-table-block tr, .custom-table-block td, .custom-table-block th{\r\n\t\theight: initial!important;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 400;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tpadding: 7px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th{\r\n\t\tfont-family: Open Sans;\r\n\t\tfont-size: 16px;\r\n\t\tfont-weight: 700;\r\n\t\tline-height: 24px;\r\n\t\tletter-spacing: 0em;\r\n\t\ttext-align: left;\r\n\t\tcolor:#092C47;\r\n\t\tposition: relative;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block thead th:after{\r\n\t\tcontent:\"\";\r\n\t\tdisplay: inline-block;\r\n\t\tbackground-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.585 0.585938L6 5.17094L1.415 0.585938L0 2.00094L6 8.00094L12 2.00094L10.585 0.585938Z' fill='%23476175'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E%0A\");\r\n\t\tmargin-left: 8px;\r\n\t\tbackground-position: center center;\r\n\t\tbackground-size: 12px 7.5px;\r\n\t\tbackground-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n\t\twidth: 24px;\r\n\t\theight: 12px;\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block{\r\n\t\tmargin: 20px 0;\t\r\n\t}\r\n\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\toverflow-x: auto;\r\n\t}\r\n\t@media(max-width: 768px){\r\n\t\t\/* .custom-table-block tbody td{\r\n\t\t\twhite-space: nowrap;\r\n\t\t} *\/\r\n\t\t.custom-table-block .table-wrapper{\r\n\t\t\tmax-width: calc(100vw - 16px);\r\n\t\t}\r\n\t}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n\n\n<p>The cost comparison clearly shows that the scaled down model is cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-the-design\">Improve the Design<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Well-designed 3D printed parts allow for optimum usage of the material and thereby reduces the unwanted costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use gradual transitions between adjoining surfaces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid sharp corners that often create residual stress in finished workpieces.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that thin unsupported walls don\u2019t grow too tall, otherwise they may buckle or warp.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surfaces with shallow angles tend to leave ugly \u201cstair-stepping\u201d that makes them unsuitable for cosmetic features, followed by post processing to eliminate those which increases the costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intelligent designing. For example, consider the below example of a pencil holder but didn&#8217;t want it to be too expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-1.png 480w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-1-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-1.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-11364\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-1.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10803\" style=\"max-width:378px;max-height:309px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-2.png 480w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-2-300x245.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-2.png\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-11364\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/model-2.png\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 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id=\"h-reduce-cost-through-proper-manufacturing-options-selection\">Reduce Cost Through Proper Manufacturing Options Selection<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-material\">Choosing the Right Material<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The best way to cut down on material costs is to make sure you are choosing the right material as per requirement. If the part you are printing is just a visual model, chances are it does not need to be printed in expensive material like CLIP resins using DLS technology. High performance materials (ULTEM, etc.) will always have a higher price tag than something like PA or PLA. So, selecting the material accordingly helps in price reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-process\">Choosing the Right Process<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Technologies like FDM and MJF are much cheaper compared to processes like SLS or Carbon DLS. The materials are also very easily available and cheap. It is always recommended to know the requirements properly. If you are using 3D printing for prototyping or a visual model, FDM, SLS or MJF serve the purpose very well. If you are very particular about the technology and want a high end print, go for processes like Carbon DLS, SLA, PolyJet or DMLS.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-the-volume-of-production\">Check the Volume of Production<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>3D printing is the best option in terms of manufacturing single units or small batches (&lt;100). For large batches, considering CNC machining of plastics or even Injection moulding is the better option. If the designs are complex and cannot be achieved with a traditional machining process, 3D printing is the way to go but if the design is simple and the batch size is more, try avoiding 3D printing from the cost point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reduce-cost-through-on-a-finishing-phase\">Reduce Cost Through on a Finishing Phase<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eliminating-the-support-structures\">Eliminating the Support Structures<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Processes like MJF or SLS don&#8217;t need support structures to build the part whereas in FDM, support structures are needed. In the end during post processing, these support structures are to be removed and lead to wastage of material and additional expenses. So, in order to avoid expenses on the post-processing stage, check if your parts can be produced with powder-based technologies like SLS or MJF.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selecting-the-finishing-process\">Selecting the Finishing Process<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Finishing sometimes requires manual post-processes, which increases the 3D printing price. For example, dyeing is usually a less expensive way to colour your objects than painting, because it&#8217;s a faster technique. However, the colour will last longer and be of higher quality with painting. FDM and MJF offer colour 3D printing without the need to add colours additionally and can be considered in cost reduction. Processes like vapour polishing to smoothen the surface texture are also used that increase the cost. It&#8217;s up to you to choose which process is best depending on your requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The cost of 3D printing can be reduced on all the stages: design, manufacturing and post-processing. By following our tips, you can make sure that your 3D printing costs are at a reasonable level. Feel free to upload your design in the Instant Quoting Engine to get instant quotes and compare your design iterations and possible manufacturing options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":13502,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","categories":[],"c-tag-articles":[],"global-tag":[495],"class_list":["post-11364","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","global-tag-3d-printing-tr"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.7 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Reduce the Cost of 3D Printing | Xometry Pro<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This article highlights helpful tips to reduce the cost of 3D printing thanks to design, manufacturing options and finishing options.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" 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