3D Print Parts as Strong as Aluminum: Save 95% vs. Machining
3D printing is advancing into the realm of production, both in terms of work-holding to assist in machining operations and custom end-use parts. Still, the value of a printer may not seem apparent at first. Executing ROI calculations will tell a different story.
The Return On Investment (ROI) is an evaluation tool used to calculate the return your realize on an investment, including manufacturing investments. While the price of a 3D printer may sound steep, the money you are saving by eliminating "routine" product manufacturing costs like work-holding, prototyping, and tooling costs can easily make the printer worth the investment.
