3D Printer – Buy vs Outsource Calculator – Business Tools – Multi-Tools

3D Printer – Buy vs Outsource Calculator

Compare the costs and benefits of purchasing a 3D printer versus outsourcing 3D printing services. Calculate ROI, break-even point, and make informed decisions for your business.

Purchase Costs
Initial cost of the 3D printer
Installation, training, and initial setup costs
Yearly maintenance and service costs
Annual software licensing costs
Operating Costs
Cost of printing material per kilogram
Cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour
Hourly cost of operating the printer
Average power consumption of the printer
Usage Patterns
Average number of prints per month
Average time per print job
Average material used per print
Average cost to outsource each print

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How to Use
  1. Enter 3D printer purchase and setup costs
  2. Input operating costs including materials and labor
  3. Specify your expected usage patterns
  4. Enter outsourcing costs for comparison
  5. Click Calculate to see detailed analysis

Key Terms:

  • • Break-even Point: Time to recover initial investment
  • • ROI: Return on Investment percentage
  • • Operating Cost: Monthly cost to run printer
  • • Cost Per Print: Average cost for each print job

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