DISCRETE
Industrial 3D Printer (Metal/Polymer Powder-Bed Fusion)
Precision assembly and integration of powder-bed fusion 3D printing systems; optical calibration and multi-axis motion testing; factory acceptance testing with print jobs · US
Total Cost
$96,633 / unit
Capacity (units/year)
500
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$45.0M Mn
Capex
$18.0M Mn
Offsite
$1.0M Mn
Total investment
$64.0M Mn
Lines
14
Net raw material
$95,921
99.3%
Conversion
$712
0.7%
Total / unit
$96,633
$ per unit
Raw Material
$95,921 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser source and mounting hardware | unit | $30,000 | ||
| Optical beam delivery and alignment assemblies | unit | $15,000 | ||
| Linear guide rails and bearings (motion axis)Live | kg | $85.39 | ||
| Servo motors and drivers (gantry axis) | unit | $20,000 | ||
| Precision ball screws (dual-axis)Live | kg | $21.35 | ||
| Cable management and interconnect wiring | kg | $400 | ||
| Metal/polymer powder feedstock (per print job allocation) | kg | $17,000 | ||
| Structural steel frame and enclosure fabricationLive | kg | $146 | ||
| Aluminum housing panels and thermal managementLive | kg | $269 | ||
| PLC controller and safety relay systems | unit | $13,000 |
Utility
$650 / unit
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory electricity, water, and HVAC (assembly facility) | USD | $650 |
Operating
$60.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly and test labor (senior + junior technician blend) | $60.00 |
Overhead
$1.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Factory overhead (QA, engineering, logistics, scrap) | $1.00 |
Depreciation
$1.00 / unit
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / unit |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing equipment depreciation (assembly, test, tooling, facility) | $1.00 |
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