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How Is 3D Printing Cost Calculated?

3D printing cost is made up of material (part volume), build space or machine time (dimensions, surface area, supports), handling, finishing, quantity and urgency. Each technology has a minimum price per part and a minimum order value.

Netsheipas engineers · updated 2026-10-06 · 1 min read

Price components

  1. Material – volume × material rate. A hollow part costs less.
  2. Build space / time – for MJF and SLS, what matters is how much chamber space the part occupies; for SLA and FDM – surface area and supports.
  3. Handling – unpacking, cleaning, blasting, inspection.
  4. Finishing – painting, polishing, inserts.
  5. Quantity – discounts from 5 units.
  6. Urgency – rush production costs more.

Minimums

MJF, SLS, FDM – from €20 per part, orders from €40; SLA – €40 and €80 (excl. VAT). Higher for rush orders.

Transparency

In the configurator, click “Price breakdown” – you will see production, finishing, the rush surcharge, minimum-order surcharges and VAT.