3D Print Machine Cost per Hour
Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate.
Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate.
What this tool does
Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate.
Review the output before the next step
The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record. The fields available on this page are Machine purchase cost, Expected residual value, Lifetime maintenance cost, Lifetime operating hours, Average power (kW), Electricity cost per kWh. Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate.
How it works
Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate.
Inputs
| Field | Example | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Machine purchase cost | 1000 | Use machine purchase cost on the currency and period basis shown by the formula. Keep gross amounts, net amounts and unit amounts distinct; the page does not fetch a price or exchange rate. |
| Expected residual value | 100 | Use the source quantity represented by expected residual value. Keep the counted population fixed and avoid mixing a unit value with a period total. |
| Lifetime maintenance cost | 200 | Use lifetime maintenance cost on the currency and period basis shown by the formula. Keep gross amounts, net amounts and unit amounts distinct; the page does not fetch a price or exchange rate. |
| Lifetime operating hours | 5000 | Use the duration unit stated in lifetime operating hours. A time period is not interchangeable with a currency amount or a count of events. |
| Average power (kW) | 0.15 | Use the source quantity represented by average power (kw). Keep the counted population fixed and avoid mixing a unit value with a period total. |
| Electricity cost per kWh | 0.2 | Use electricity cost per kwh on the currency and period basis shown by the formula. Keep gross amounts, net amounts and unit amounts distinct; the page does not fetch a price or exchange rate. |
Step-by-step guide
Prepare the source
Supply Machine purchase cost, Expected residual value, Lifetime maintenance cost. Keep the original material so the output can be compared with it.
Use 3D Print Machine Cost per Hour
Check Machine purchase cost, Expected residual value, then select Use 3D Print Machine Cost per Hour.
Use the result
Compare the 3d print machine cost per hour result with the unchanged source before copying or downloading it.
When to use it
Material: spool price ÷ spool grams; job material cost multiplies that rate by used grams. Machine: (purchase − residual + lifetime maintenance) ÷ lifetime hours + kW × electricity rate. The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record.
Example and scope
Example inputs: Machine purchase cost: 1000; Expected residual value: 100; Lifetime maintenance cost: 200; Lifetime operating hours: 5000; Average power (kW): 0.15; Electricity cost per kWh: 0.2.
The function operates on the supplied source and listed assumptions. Confirm the output format fits the receiving workflow before copying it into a production record.
Worked output
Machine cost per hour: 0.2500
Keep the displayed formula, input units and model scope with the result. Corrections or questions can be sent through the request section on this page.