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The cost of a CNC plastic prototype can vary based on several factors, including the complexity of the prototype, materials used, and turnaround time. Generally speaking, CNC plastic prototypes are more expensive than 3D printed prototypes, but they are also more precise and durable. This article mainly describes the cost structure of CNC plastic prototypes, general calculation formulas, and how to save costs in NC machining plastic prototypes.
The cost of a CNC plastic prototype is primarily a consideration of the complexity of the prototype. The more complex the prototype you want to process, the more time and materials it takes to make it, and the amount it uses, the higher the overall cost. In addition, different materials also have various cost differences. For example, some materials are more difficult to process for spaceship cabins, and the price will increase.
Only the more significant number of prototypes you need to produce. As the number of prototypes increases, the average cost per prototype decreases. This is the marginal cost reduction and the low-cost effect of mass production. If you need to make a quick prototype, you can solve the problem by only paying extra.
Seeing this, you will probably wonder how the cost of the CNC plastic prototype should be calculated. The following is the general formula provided by Anpllocnc to calculate the cost of CNC plastic prototypes. No matter how it changes, applying the formula can solve your problem.
Cost = (complexity factor) x (material cost) x (quantity) x (turnaround time factor)
When you need CNC plastic prototypes, if you are worried that the unit price is too high, you can apply the above formula to calculate it to get an approximate cost. In addition, you can contact several CNC processing factories on the Internet and contact them. Communicate the price and compare multiple quotations to avoid being cheated of high fees.
Also, if you don’t want to spend more money on CNC plastic prototypes, here we provide tips to help you save money.
We all understand that when the design is more complex, machining is more complicated, and costs increase, choose a simple method for your plastic prototype. The simpler the invention, the less time and material required to produce it and the lower the cost. Use cheaper materials. Some materials are more expensive than others. If you don’t need a prototype made of high-performance material, you can save money using a less expensive material.
The other is to sign a strategic cooperation agreement with the company and promise to order more products in the future. This will allow you to negotiate price breaks with businesses on prototypes and discounts on follow-up orders. This is a way of long-term win-win cooperation. You can determine whether you should have long-term cooperation according to your actual situation and the actual situation of the CNC machining company you are cooperating with.
There is also the fact that you extend or advance the time for CNC plastic prototyping, which sets a longer turnaround time. If you can wait longer for a prototype, you can save money by opting for a longer turnaround time. Of course, you will have to wait a very long to get the prototype. If there are defects in process management, you cannot modify the prototype in time and push the product to the market in time. It may affect the company’s business, so you must consider this approach.
These are some general tips for saving money on CNC plastic prototypes. If you work with Anplocnc for CNC plastic prototyping, the exact costs and savings you will experience will vary depending on the precise details of your project.
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