What is 3D Printing? A Complete Beginner's Guide
Understand once and for all what 3D printing is, how additive manufacturing works, and why it changed the maker world.
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make when selling parts is looking only at the filament spool price. The real cost goes far beyond.
What makes up the cost
- Material actually used in the part.
- Energy: power × time × price per kWh.
- Depreciation of the machine per hour.
- Consumables and a reserve for failures.
- Labor for setup and post-processing.
Do the exact math: FDM Calculator · Resin Calculator.
