3D printing offers certain benefits such as shorter lead time, low cost than conventional manufacturing technologies. Cost factors in 3D printing are governed by a few important things like choice of material, design and post-processing right from the concept stage to printing and post-processing. This blog provides useful tips on how to save on 3D printing costs.

Tips to reduce the cost of 3D Printing

Hollow Internal Structure

Create a hollow internal structure than solid, this will instantly reduce the material quantity as well the cost of production. If you wanted to make the part thru powder bed fusion technology (SLS or SLM) then try to create a hollow design. This tip is useful if the part design is simple and has a less complex geometry.