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Production

Batch Size: (total number of parts)

Just Right: 1-10
Too High: 15

It is a rapid prototyping process.

Usual Production Rate: Very Low, 1-2 (parts per day)

Usual Setup Time: Hours.
Some time is needed to heat the chamber. During that time, the CAD file will be processed and the part sliced
conveniently. The setup time is in the range of 20 to 40 minutes.

Setup Cost: Very Low

Construction can begin right away at a service bureau without any additional tooling. Cost to purchase an FDM machine ranges from $100,000 to $500,000.

Per Part Cost: High
The average cost is $1000 per part. Companies such as Triad-plastics bill approximately $65 per hour with their Stratasys FDM2000 model. Making changes and refining the design as early as possible in the design process reduces cost and improves product quality.