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3D Printing Pricing

Built for engineers, product teams, and businesses that need functional parts. FDM from $25/part, SLA resin from $35/part, automatic quantity discounts up to 15%, no setup fees.
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How much does 3D printing cost?

3D printing costs $25–$500+ per part. FDM starts at $25, SLA resin at $35. Price scales with part volume, material, machine time, finish, and quantity.

A small PLA prototype (under 50 cm³) runs $25–$50. A medium engineering part in PETG or Nylon (50–250 cm³) runs $50–$150. Large parts above 250 cm³ run $150–$500+. SLA resin prices are roughly 40–60% higher because resin costs more per cm³ and layers cure more slowly.

Quantity discounts apply automatically starting at 5 units (6% off) and scale to 15% at 1,000+ units. Rush production adds a flat 50% multiplier on print cost. No setup fees, no minimum order, no hidden charges — the quote engine shows every line item before checkout.

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What drives 3D printing cost?

Five inputs drive price: part volume in cm³, machine time in hours, material class, finish, and quantity. Volume and material class are usually the two biggest levers.

Part volume is the most direct driver — every cm³ consumes filament or resin priced per gram and occupies the printer for measurable time. Machine time scales primarily with Z height (layer count) for both FDM and SLA. Material class segments prices into three tiers: commodity (PLA, PETG), engineering (Nylon, ABS, Polycarbonate, Tough Resin), and specialty (carbon-fiber PA-CF, PPS-CF, High-Temp and Dental resins).

Finish upgrades (sanding, painting, polishing) add flat multipliers. Quantity compounds downward: automatic discounts reach 15% at 1,000+ units. Batching on one build plate reduces per-part machine time.

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How long does 3D printing take?

Standard turnaround is 2–5 business days from order to dispatch. FDM ships in 1–3 days, SLA in 2–4 days. Rush service delivers same week.

Print time itself is driven by Z height, layer height, and batch count. A small FDM part prints in 2–4 hours; a medium SLA batch takes 6–12 hours. Post-processing adds a few hours (support removal, SLA wash and UV cure, optional sanding). Dispatch happens the same or next business day after QC.

Rush production compresses the queue to 1–2 days for a flat 50% surcharge. UPS Ground adds 2–5 business days nationwide; expedited options ship in 1–2 business days. Total order-to-door is typically 3–7 business days standard, 2–3 business days rush.

Related: Compare FDM and SLA turnaround.

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What materials are used and how do they affect price?

27+ FDM thermoplastics and 9 SLA resins. PLA and PETG are cheapest ($25+); Nylon and ASA mid-tier; PA-CF, Polycarbonate, and specialty resins are the highest cost tier.

Material choice often doubles or triples a quote for identical geometry. A 30 cm³ part in PLA costs $28; in PETG $32; in Nylon PA-12 $48; in PA-CF $72; in PPS-CF $95. SLA follows the same pattern: Standard resin is cheapest, Tough and Flexible mid-tier, Dental and High-Temp at the premium tier.

Pick the cheapest material that meets your load case. Our pricing engine lets you swap materials live on the same geometry, so the cost trade-off is visible before you check out. If you are unsure, flag it for engineering review.

Related: Browse the full materials catalog.

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Price ranges by part size

Indicative per-part prices before quantity discounts and shipping. Exact pricing comes from the instant quote engine based on your uploaded geometry.

Part sizeFDMSLA Resin
Small (< 50 cm³)$25–$50$35–$80
Medium (50–250 cm³)$50–$150$80–$250
Large (250+ cm³)$150–$500+$250–$800+

Cost drivers

  • Part volume (cm³)Direct filament or resin consumption; the biggest single lever.
  • Machine time (hours)Scales with Z height and layer height, not part count.
  • Material classPLA/PETG cheapest; Nylon/ABS mid; PA-CF/PC/specialty resins top.
  • FinishAs-printed, sanded, painted, polished — flat multipliers.
  • QuantityAutomatic discounts from 5+ units up to 15% at 1,000+.
  • Rush serviceFlat 50% surcharge; 1–2 business day production queue.

Quantity discount ladder

Applied automatically at checkout. Per distinct part design, not mixed across designs.

QuantityDiscount
5+ units6% off
10+ units7% off
25+ units8% off
50+ units9% off
100+ units10% off
500+ units12% off
1,000+ units15% off

Frequently asked questions

Why does 3D printing cost vary so much per part?
Five factors drive price: volume in cm³, machine time in hours, material class, finish (as-printed, sanded, painted, polished), and quantity. A 20 cm³ PLA bracket costs $25; the same geometry in PA-CF costs $60; in High-Temp resin $70. Rush service adds a flat 50% multiplier.
Do you charge setup fees?
No. Every quote is fully variable — no setup fee, no minimum order, no tooling cost. You pay only for material, machine time, finish, and quantity. Automatic quantity discounts apply at checkout.
How do quantity discounts work?
Discounts are automatic and tier based on your total order quantity: 5+=6%, 10+=7%, 25+=8%, 50+=9%, 100+=10%, 500+=12%, 1,000+=15%. Applied to the per-part price before tax and shipping. The quantity is summed across every file in the order, so a mix of different designs still counts toward the next tier — if you order 4 of Part A and 6 of Part B, the 10-unit total triggers the 7% tier.
Is shipping included in the price?
No. Shipping is calculated at checkout from weight and destination. UPS Ground typically runs $8–$25 for most orders; expedited shipping $25–$80. We ship nationwide with tracking included.
Can I get a formal written quote for my finance team?
Yes. Every quote generated online is downloadable as a PDF with line items, tax, and shipping itemized. For invoice net-30 terms contact sales with your business details; approved accounts pay on 30-day terms.
Do you offer rush pricing?
Yes. Rush production compresses the queue to 1–2 business days for a flat 50% surcharge on print cost. Combined with expedited shipping, rush orders can arrive coast-to-coast in 2–3 business days.
Why is SLA more expensive than FDM?
SLA material costs 2–4× more per cm³ than FDM filament, and SLA layers cure more slowly (30–60 seconds per 50 µm layer vs. FDM's continuous extrusion). Add post-wash and UV cure. For small high-detail parts the premium is modest; for large solid parts the gap widens.

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