Roland Milling - Cost of Ownership
Comparable 3D Printer vs. Roland MDX-540A
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Comparable 3D Printer
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Roland MDX-540A
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Build Area
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10x10x12
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19x15x6
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Warranty
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90 days
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1 year
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Machine Purchase Price
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$29,900.00
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$20,995.00
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Accessories/options/3D printer support removal bath
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$3,000.00
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$7,326.00
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Purchase Price Subtotal
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$32,900.00
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$28,321.00
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Annual Maintenance
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$3,000.00
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$0.00
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Annual Materials Cost Finishing costs (binders, fillers, support removal solution, support removal tools, etc)
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$2,592.00
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$432.00
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Annual Cost Subtotal
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$5,592.00
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$432.00
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5 Year maintenance & materials cost
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$27,960.00
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$2,160.00
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Total 5 year cost of ownership
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$60,860.00
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$30,481.00
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5 year savings over comparable 3D printer
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$30,379.00
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Comparable 3D Printer vs. Roland MDX-50
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Comparable 3D Printer
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Roland MDX-50
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Build Area
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8x6x6
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15x17x4
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Warranty
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1 year
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1 year
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Machine Purchase Price
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$14,900.00
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$14,990.00
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Accessories/options/3D printer support removal bath
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$3,000.00
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$524.00
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Purchase Price Subtotal
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$17,900.00
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$15,514.00
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Annual Maintenance
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$1,500.00
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$0.00
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Annual Materials Cost Finishing costs (binders, fillers, support removal solution, support removal tools, etc)
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$2,592.00
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$432.00
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Annual Cost Subtotal
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$4,092.00
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$432.00
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5 Year maintenance & material cost
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$20,460.00
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$2,160.00
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Total 5 year cost of ownership
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$38,360.00
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$17,674.00
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5 year savings over comparable 3D printer
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$20,686.00
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Material Cost Calculator
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Estimated cost/cubic inch
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$6.00
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$1.00
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Average cu/in per part
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12
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12
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Average cost per part
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$72.00
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$12.00
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Parts per year
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36
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36
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Total annual material cost
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$2,592.00
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$432.00
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