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Enter your dimensions, material, and quantity to get a realistic price range in seconds — before you contact a single vendor.

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What printing technology do you need?

Select the process that best fits your part — or let the results guide you.

FDM Plastic

Layer-by-layer extrusion. Fast, affordable, and available everywhere. Best for functional prototypes and large parts.

From ~$15 per part
Best for: Prototypes, brackets, enclosures, large models

SLA Resin

UV-cured photopolymer resin. Ultra-smooth surface, high resolution. Ideal for fine detail, dental, and jewelry.

From ~$25 per part
Best for: Miniatures, dental models, castable jewelry, presentation parts

SLS / MJF Nylon

Laser-sintered powder nylon. Strong, isotropic parts with no support structures needed. Great for complex geometry.

From ~$40 per part
Best for: End-use parts, hinges, complex assemblies, engineering applications

Metal (DMLS / SLM)

Laser-melted metal powder. Full-density metal parts in aluminum, steel, and titanium for demanding applications.

From ~$200 per part
Best for: Aerospace, medical, tooling, structural hardware, heat-critical parts

Dimensions & Material

Enter the outer bounding box of your part and choose your material.

mm inches
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cm³ bounding volume

Select Material

Quantity & Finish

How many parts do you need, and what surface finish?

Number of Parts

1
no discount
2–5
5% off
6–10
10% off
11–25
15% off
26+
20% off

Surface Finish

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Standard
As-printed. Visible layer lines. Fine for functional use.
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Sanded & Smoothed
Hand-sanded or tumbled. Reduced layer lines for presentation parts.
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Painted & Custom
Full finishing with primer, paint, or custom color. Gallery quality.

Your Estimate

Based on real industry pricing from leading US service bureaus.

Budget Range
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per unit
Low-cost providers, standard turnaround (5–10 days)
Most Typical
Mid-Range
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per unit
Established service bureaus, reliable quality (3–5 days)
Premium Range
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per unit
Rush turnaround, high-end bureaus, certifications (1–2 days)
These are budgeting estimates, not quotes. Ranges are based on published pricing from Xometry, Shapeways, Sculpteo, and Treatstock. Your actual quote will depend on part geometry, wall thickness, file complexity, vendor location, and current demand. Always get a quote directly from the provider before ordering.

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How It Works

From estimate to vendor in minutes

The estimator guides you from ballpark cost to real quotes without hours of research.

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Enter Your Specs

Choose your technology, enter dimensions, pick your material and quantity. Takes under 60 seconds.

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Get a Price Range

See a realistic budget, mid, and premium estimate based on real pricing data from leading US bureaus.

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