Subtractive Rapid Prototyping Solutions
Cost of Ownership
Comparable 3D Printer vs. Roland MDX-540A |
Comparable 3D Printer |
Roland MDX-540A |
|---|---|---|
| Build Area | 10x10x12 |
15x15x6 |
| Warranty | 90 days |
1 year |
| Machine Purchase Price | $29,900.00 |
$31,995.00 |
| Accessories/options/3D printer support removal bath | $3,000.00 |
$7,523.00 |
| Purchase Price Subtotal | $32,900.00 |
$39,518.00 |
| Annual Maintenance | $3,000.00 |
$0.00 |
| Annual Material Cost – Finishing costs (binders, fillers, support removal solution, support removal tools, etc) | $2,592.00 |
$432.00 |
| Annual Cost Subtotal | $5,592.00 |
$432.00 |
| 5 Year maintenance & material cost | $27,960.00 |
$2,160.00 |
| Total 5 year cost of ownership | $60,860.00 |
$41,678.00 |
| 5 year savings over comparable 3D printer | $19,182.00 |
|
| Comparable 3D Printer vs. Roland MDX-40A | Comparable 3D Printer |
Roland MDX-40A |
|---|---|---|
| Build Area | 8x6x6 |
12x12x4 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
1 year |
| Machine Purchase Price | $14,900.00 |
$11,694.00 |
| Accessories/options/3D printer support removal bath | $3,000.00 |
$1,160.00 |
| Purchase Price Subtotal | $17,900.00 |
$12,854.00 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1,500.00 |
$0.00 |
| Annual Material Cost – Finishing costs (binders, fillers, support removal solution, support removal tools, etc) | $2,592.00 |
$432.00 |
| Annual Cost Subtotal | $4,092.00 |
$432.00 |
| 5 Year maintenance & material cost | $20,460.00 |
$2,160.00 |
| Total 5 year cost of ownership | $38,360.00 |
$15,014.00 |
| 5 year savings over comparable 3D printer | $23,346.00 |
|
| Material Cost Calculator | ||
|---|---|---|
| Estimated cost/cubic inch | $6.00 |
$1.00 |
| Average cu/in per part | 12 |
12 |
| Average cost per part | $72.00 |
$12.00 |
| Parts per year | 36 |
36 |
| Total annual material cost | $2,592.00 |
$432.00 |
