FAQ
How much do metal 3D printed components cost?
The metal 3D printing costs are largely dependent on the component volume to be produced. Depending on the material and process parameters used, the costs in our LPBF process are therefore between €3 and €15/cm³. Further process steps, such as heat treatment and CNC finishing, usually have to be included afterwards in order to obtain a functional component. We will be happy to provide you with a detailed quotation and advise you on your requirements.
Metal 3D printing costs: when is the technology worthwhile?
When it comes to considering the costs of metal 3D printing components compared to conventional manufacturing processes, a holistic view often quickly provides clarity as to whether additive manufacturing makes technical and financial sense for your application. Especially for prototypes and small series, metal 3D printing with its fast delivery times and tool-free production can offer valuable advantages, especially if time is more important than costs. Rosswag Engineering offers all the necessary processes before and after metal 3D printing from a single source, for maximum efficiency. For series components, the advantage of metal 3D printing can lie in the function-optimized geometry of the component. If, for example, subsequent process steps in machining or assembly can be saved, this results in cost benefits. 3D printing also makes it possible to introduce added value into the component that cannot be realized using conventional manufacturing processes. This can result in significant cost savings, especially in operation, despite possibly higher manufacturing costs. You can find examples of this in our reference projects.
Holistic cost analysis of additive manufacturing:
When it comes to considering the costs of metal 3D printing components compared to conventional manufacturing processes, a holistic view often quickly provides clarity as to whether additive manufacturing makes technical and financial sense for your application. Especially for prototypes and small series, metal 3D printing with its fast delivery times and tool-free production can offer valuable advantages, especially if time is more important than costs. Rosswag Engineering offers all the necessary processes before and after printing from a single source, for maximum efficiency. For series components, the advantage of metal 3D printing can lie in the function-optimized geometry of the component. If, for example, subsequent process steps in machining or assembly can be saved, this results in cost benefits. 3D printing also makes it possible to introduce added value into the component that cannot be realized using conventional manufacturing processes. The ability to create complex prototypes and models with optimized surfaces and strengths plays a key role here. These special properties of metal 3D printing can not only improve the aesthetic quality, but also the performance and functionality of the end product. You can find examples of this in our reference projects.
Advantages of metal 3D printing compared to traditional processes:
Metal 3D printing offers a number of advantages over traditional manufacturing processes. One of the outstanding features is the speed and cost efficiency of production. By using 3D printing technology, printed parts can be produced just-in-time, which leads to a significant reduction in warehousing costs and overproduction. This enables flexible and demand-oriented production, which not only makes economic but also ecological sense. The high degree of flexibility in the production process of metal 3D printing opens up a wide range of possibilities for the design of components. It is not only the material used that plays a role here, but also the printing process itself, such as fused deposition modeling (FDM). This allows precise control over the material properties and enables the production of components with optimized strengths and surfaces. As a form of 3D printing, the FDM process not only enables precise control over material properties, but also the efficient production of printed parts with high-quality surfaces. This helps to minimize post-processing and optimize overall costs. The customization of material properties and printing parameters in metal 3D printing allows for a tailored approach to different requirements, further optimizing overall costs.