{"id":22168,"date":"2023-12-08T15:06:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/articles\/3d-printing-cheap-technologies\/"},"modified":"2023-12-14T09:50:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T09:50:25","slug":"3d-printing-cheap-technologies","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en\/articles\/3d-printing-cheap-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cheap 3D Printing Technologies"},"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-factors-affecting-the-price-of-3d-printing\">Factors Affecting the Price of 3D Printing<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-design\">Design<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-material\">Material<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-finishing-options\">Finishing Options<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-quantity\">Quantity<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-lead-time\">Lead time<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#h-affordable-3d-printing-technologies-available-at-xometry\">Affordable 3D Printing Technologies Available at Xometry<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3D printing is the quick, cost-effective, single-step solution for manufacturing any product from a virtual 3D (CAD) model to a tangible production part or a prototype. Even very complex designs can be achieved easily by using 3D printing compared to the conventional machining processes. This article discusses how to choose the most cost-effective 3D printing technology and materials among the options available at Xometry.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-factors-affecting-the-price-of-3d-printing\"><strong>Factors Affecting the Price of 3D Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before choosing the most affordable options, it is important to understand the factors that affect the price of 3D printing such as design, material, finishing, quantity, and lead time. Here is the detailed description.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-design\"><strong>Design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Designing the 3D model of the part is the most important factor that influences the cost. The following factors need to be taken into account as far as costs according to design are concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-geometry\"><strong>Geometry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Defining the size of the object is an important factor in influencing the cost of printing. The cost of printing is proportional to the size of the object.&nbsp;The larger the object, the more input print material is required, which in turn increases the cost. Voluminous objects also lead to longer printing cycles and an increase in the cost of printing. Since 3D printing price is proportional to the volume occupied by the object in the machine&#8217;s tray, changing a few aspects of the object to make it compact without needing to change the scale of the whole object can reduce the overall price of the object.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wall-thickness\"><strong>Wall Thickness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The strength of the object depends on the thickness of the walls but in order to save money, check if some parts can be made thinner. However, walls cannot be too thin: e.g. for FDM the minimum recommended thickness is 1.2 mm; for SLS: 0.7 mm. Different materials have different wall thickness requirements based on the 3D printing process and the mechanical properties.&nbsp;Thinner walls decrease the build time and lower the costs while it could also mean delicate features, gaps and missing pieces. The main considerations should be geometry and part application while choosing the wall thickness.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hollowing-out\"><strong>Hollowing Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Hollowing a part out is indeed a very good way to save material. Less material means a clear reduction of the cost. It is also an effective method to reduce the weight of the part. However, it can slightly affect the overall part strength. It is purely the designer\u2019s decision which areas can be hollow and which areas need to be solid depending on the application.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-layer-height\"><strong>Layer Height<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>A 3D printer usually prints the part layer-by-layer. Layer height is the measure of a single layer. If the layer height is more, inherent ridges or \u201cstair-stepping\u201d on the surface of the 3D printed are seen which results in a less smooth surface.&nbsp;Lesser the layer height provides for improved surface quality (high definition) but results in increased price because of the overall build time, as the layers are small and the time taken to build the full part is increased.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-support-structures\"><strong>Support Structures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>3D printing support structures&nbsp;are not part of the model but are used to&nbsp;support&nbsp;parts of the model during&nbsp;printing. Once&nbsp;printing&nbsp;is over, there is an additional task of removing the&nbsp;structures&nbsp;before the model is ready to go. In a production setting, added work means added cost to the model. The amount of support material on your design can also affect the price as it increases the quantity of the material required.&nbsp;For example, In FDM process, support structures are required, whereas, in SLS and MJF, they are not required. Optimizing the design with self-supporting angles (usually around 45 degrees or more) uses less support material and can help reduce material expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-material\"><strong>Material<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The type of material used to build the part plays a major role in cost determination. If you\u2019re looking for the most affordable material, a simple prototyping photopolymer like Polyamide (PA) or epoxies would be the best fit; if you have more functional requirements like high strength, fine surface finish or heat resistance, the process could get much more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, resins like heat-resisting Polycarbonate, used in the process of stereolithography (SLA) provide heat and corrosion resistance and are also expensive. Materials like Polyamide (PA), used in HP Multi Jet Fusion and fused deposition modeling are very resistant, light and adaptable to a wide range of applications and are much cheaper. It is important to know beforehand which properties are desired in order to get the price cheaper.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-finishing-options\"><strong>Finishing Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>After printing, based on how sophisticated the part is meant to be, different post-processing works are done. For example, the raw texture of the print may not have an aspect that suits the application. In that case, extra polishing work is required to get rid of the imperfections of the product. These processes are common for thermoplastics and some resins. Removal of support structures and customizing the 3D prints with different colours is also a common post-processing work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since not all printing technologies are able to add colours to the material while printing, dyeing or painting (expensive) is meant to be done. The list of all extra finishing works needed goes on with respect to the application, for instance, varnishing or shot-peening works (used for metals). These post-processes require additional labour, machine time and hence increase the price.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ltE2o__AqRY-69dce72c075b4\" data-video-id=\"ltE2o__AqRY\" class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-wrapper\" style=\"width:600px;height:337.5px;padding-top:337.5px;\" data-new-window=\"\" data-yt-parameters=\"\"><picture class=\"ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnail\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_hq720.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_hq720.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_sddefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:320px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_sddefault.jpg\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_hqdefault.webp\"><source media=\"(min-width:240px)\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_hqdefault.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/ma-gdpr-youtube-thumbnails\/ltE2o__AqRY\/ltE2o__AqRY_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-quantity\"><strong>Quantity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>One of the options to reduce 3D printing costs is considering 3D printing as a production technique and an alternative to conventional processes. For example, bulk production of 20 units of the same part will have a significant effect on the price compared to a single part. It provides an adapted cost that can be reduced by up to 80% compared to the initial unit cost.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lead-time\"><strong>Lead time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Lead time plays a big role in the cost of a part. If the part needs to be manufactured immediately, extra work time and faster delivery will reflect in the final price.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-affordable-3d-printing-technologies-available-at-xometry\"><strong>Affordable 3D Printing Technologies Available at Xometry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to produce affordable 3D prints, you should consider one of the three technologies: Fused deposition modelling, selective laser sintering or HP Multi Jet Fusion. All these technologies provide great quality for an affordable price.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"644\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printing-model-Xometry.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17635\" style=\"max-width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printing-model-Xometry.webp 644w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printing-model-Xometry-300x171.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printing-model-Xometry.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-22168\" data-caption=\"\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printing-model-Xometry.webp\" 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\n<p>Let\u2019s take this model as a reference and compare these 3 technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fused-deposition-modeling-fdm\"><strong>Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>FDM is one of the popular and affordable technologies. In this process, a product is built by selectively depositing melted material in a pre-determined path layer-by-layer. The materials used are thermoplastic polymers and come in a filament (thin wire-like) form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials<\/strong>: Thermoplastic filaments (ABS, Nylon, Polycarbonate, PEEK, etc.)<\/p>\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<p><strong>&nbsp;Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Large Part sizes can be achieved and very less post-processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide variety of Selection and colors available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheap compared to other processes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&nbsp;Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marks after removing support material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misses small details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-Smooth or Layered finish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider that the reference model has to be printed in FDM and we take examples of two thermoplastics used, ABS and ULTEM 9085 HP TP, while ABS being the cheaper and widely used material whereas ULTEM 9085 HP TP is a material with high mechanical properties and used rarely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-322\" >\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-322\" 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%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong>Cost if a single unit is ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Unit cost if 20 pieces are ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">ABS<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">22.18\u20ac<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" 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These are the prices for the standard delivery, whereas express delivery is much more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-selective-laser-sintering-sls\"><strong>Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Selective laser sintering (SLS) is one of the most popular 3D printing technologies which produces highly accurate and durable parts that are perfect for end-use, low-to-mid volume production, or rapid prototyping. Though SLS provides high detail quality and perfect production repeatability, it is one of the cheapest options for industrial 3D printing services because it can build parts in bulk without support structure requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:&nbsp; <\/strong>Thermoplastic powders (e.g. PA 12, TP)<\/p>\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<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design freedom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable, versatile, flexible and Corrosion resistance (Nylon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable and Fast&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surface Roughness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warping and Creep issues in large features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less choice of colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider that the reference model has to be printed in SLS and we take examples of two thermoplastics used, Nylon PA 12 and Flex TPU M95A PU and their cost comparisons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-762\" >\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-762\" 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%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"1><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"2><strong>Cost if a single unit is ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"3><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Unit cost if 20 pieces are ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"4>Nylon PA 12<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"5>79.72\u20ac<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"6>57.77\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"7>Flex TPU M95A PU<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"8>121.76\u20ac<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"9>109.86\u20ac<\/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: 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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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-multi-jet-fusion-mjf\"><strong>Multi Jet Fusion (MJF)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>HP Multi Jet Fusion is a powerful and affordable 3D printing technology that produces highly accurate and durable parts at fast speeds, especially compared to other technologies. Multi Jet Fusion parts are great for end-use, low-to-mid volume production, rapid prototyping, or as a bridge process to injection moulding<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:&nbsp; <\/strong>Thermoplastic powders (e.g. PA 11, PA 12, or TPU)<\/p>\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<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freedom of design since no support is required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheap for a small series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Durable, Versatile, flexible and Corrosion resistance (Nylon)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scalable and Fast&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surface Roughness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited Post processing options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warping and Creep issues in large features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less choice of colors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider that the reference model has to be printed in MJF and we take examples of two thermoplastics used, Nylon PA 12 and TPU PU 88\/95A and their cost comparisons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-651\" >\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-651\" 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: 96px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px;\">\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%; height: 48px;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"0><strong>Material<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%; height: 48px;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"1><strong>Cost if a single unit is ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%; height: 48px;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"2><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Unit cost if 20 pieces are ordered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%; 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They also exhibit the same properties apart from colour and are hence cheaper in price.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The three processes, FDM, MJF and SLS, use almost the same thermoplastics which are comparatively cheap and widely used. Thermoplastics, like PA or ABS, can be a good fit for prototyping and modelling applications, yet the quality and the details they offer are low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our comparison, the cheapest option for the model we used was MJF 3D printing in combination with PA12, but we recommend to always check all three technologies and the available materials. 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