COSTS, DELIVERY AND TURNAROUND TIME

The costs of 3D prints vary on a number of factors including but not limited to the surface finish, density and material used. To achieve the smoothest possible surface, the printing process is slowed down for high precision while a stronger, more dense print takes longer to print the solid sections of a model. To accurately reflect these costs, we charge by the hour and no job is too small. PLA is our most affordable plastic while ASA, Polymax and other specialty filaments are more costly due to the higher material costs. If you want a range of costs, please inquire about this and in a formal quote I can list the various prices for different surface finish, density and material prints.

• All consulting, CAD modeling and engineering design is $80/hour with all outputs remaining 100% owned by the customer. Initial 3D Printing consultations are free.
• Reverse engineering minimum cost is $15 per part.
• 3D prints have a minimum cost of $10 and an hourly rate applies, the rate varies by material.
• 3D scanning has a $60 minimum charge for a single surface scan, $80 for full scan, $80/hour beyond the first hour. When scanning more than one object, the hourly rate applies from the start so it is possible to scan 2 or more objects within an hour so they become $40 each.
• Site visits for 3D scanning have a $100 call out + travel rate beyond 30 minutes of $80/hour.
• Laser cutting has a minimum set up of $50, then material costs and a per minute rate for the laser cut.
• Silicone molding has a minimum set up of $100, the cost of the design and print of the master copies, the mold casing and the cost of silicone itself. For the smallest job, this is a combination of multiple minimum charges such that the effective minimum silicone molding job is $125.
• Sanding and basic spray painting is offered for free.
• Hand painting is done at $80/hour, no minimum charge.
• 3D printer repair is done at $80/hour.
• Travel time for any consulting, printer repair or any other job is done at $80/hour.

In addition, there is no extra cost for urgent jobs. We believe that the nature of rapid prototyping is to be rapid, charging extra for it seems counter-intuitive. 

We offer a wide range of discounts to customers including;

• 30% student discount to all students
• 50% discount to immediate modifications (1-day expiry)
• Bulk discounts of up to 50% on identical prints

With all major payment options accepted including cash, Paypal, direct debit, PayID and credit card. Please note that credit card payments attract a 2.3% surcharge.

If you have previously experimented with 3D printing outsourced to service bureaus, you may be surprised to find out how affordable the technology has become. We minimise overheads to an extreme amount and pass those savings on to the customers.

As 3D modelling, designing and printing is my full time job, I spend all of my time working on this and mastering what I do and go the extra lengths to ensure our work is the highest quality. I will work within any budget to help people get what they need. I understand customers can have a wide range of budget constraints for any reason and will make 3D printing affordable for you.

• Turnaround Time

We operate basically 24/7 and have over 10 3D printers between me and my associates to help get prints done quickly. From the instant the customer confirms the order, the print is started. There is no wait-time for payment to clear. When you want true rapid prototyping, you aren’t slowed down by the banks. We can have the part printed and personally delivered to your home or business on the same day. We work throughout the nights and all weekend, an order on Sunday night to be ready Monday morning is no problem for us.

When large prints in ASA plastic are needed these may have a longer turn-around time due to the difficult nature of printing ASA, requiring a slower print speed.

• Delivery

Local pick up is available almost any time at my business premises. For delivery we use Australia post which has a minimum of $12 per parcel and $15 express. For oversize highly valuable deliveries we use FedEx.