This calculator helps determine if buying a 3D printer is more cost-effective than outsourcing 3D printing services, considering factors like printer cost, material costs, and outsourcing prices.
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Enter Cost of the 3D Printer ($), Annual Material Cost ($), Annual Maintenance Cost ($), Average Outsourcing Price per Part ($), Annual Number of Parts Needed, and Estimated Printer Lifespan (Years) in the units shown.
Read Break-Even Point (Parts Per Year), Total Outsourcing Cost (Over Printer Lifespan) ($), Total Cost of Ownership (Over Printer Lifespan) ($), and Cost Comparison in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
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Cost of the 3D Printer ($): 2,000; Annual Material Cost ($): 200; Annual Maintenance Cost ($): 50; Average Outsourcing Price per Part ($): 30; Annual Number of Parts Needed: 10; Estimated Printer Lifespan (Years): 3
Break-Even Point (Parts Per Year): 133.3333333 parts; Total Outsourcing Cost (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 900 $; Total Cost of Ownership (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 2,750 $; Cost Comparison: Outsourcing is more cost-effective
Cost of the 3D Printer ($): 1,000; Annual Material Cost ($): 300; Annual Maintenance Cost ($): 75; Average Outsourcing Price per Part ($): 25; Annual Number of Parts Needed: 30; Estimated Printer Lifespan (Years): 3
Break-Even Point (Parts Per Year): 26.66666667 parts; Total Outsourcing Cost (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 2,250 $; Total Cost of Ownership (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 2,125 $; Cost Comparison: Buying is more cost-effective
Cost of the 3D Printer ($): 5,000; Annual Material Cost ($): 1,000; Annual Maintenance Cost ($): 200; Average Outsourcing Price per Part ($): 15; Annual Number of Parts Needed: 100; Estimated Printer Lifespan (Years): 5
Break-Even Point (Parts Per Year): 333.3333333 parts; Total Outsourcing Cost (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 7,500 $; Total Cost of Ownership (Over Printer Lifespan) ($): 11,000 $; Cost Comparison: Outsourcing is more cost-effective
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