Prototype Cost Estimation 2024
You may think what factors will affect the cost of my prototypes. How can I have a rough prototype cost estimation in 2024? Here, we want to share our opinions about those main factors.
Factors for Prototype Cost Estimation
1. Manufacturing Method of Your Prototypes
Rapid Prototype, 3D Printing, Rapid Injection Molding, pressure die casting, Sheet Metal Fabrication can be the method to build your prototype. But different method always leads to different prices. A reliable manufacturer such as TEAM Rapid always helps the customer to select the best Rapid Prototype China method to save cost and lead-time, sometime, we may consider at least 2 methods for guaranteeing the quality.
2. Quantity
Typically, the unit price is lower when in larger quantities.
3. Prototype Cost Estimation: Material
Plastic and metal are the most 2 popular materials for rapid prototyping. Plastics are supposed to be cheaper than metal, and the imported materials (both plastics and metals) are more expensive than domestic materials.
4. Prototype Cost Estimation: Structure and Dimension
The machining time and cost will be increased if parts are large and complex.
5. Surface Treatment
The purpose of surface treatment is for making your prototype more pretty and durable. Polishing, paining, sand blasting, silk screen, powder coating, anodizing process are the universal post finish processes.
6. Prototype Cost Estimation: Labor Cost
Generally, labor cost in developing countries is cheaper than developed countries. Even though the labor cost is increasing in China these days, but it still competitive. Consider the complete upstream and downstream of the industrial chain, China is good area for your rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing needs.
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