Technical basis for negotiation
Show that price comes from a consistent formula, not shallow per-gram comparison.
3D quote
3D print quote: use the calculator before sending to the customer
A good quote starts in the calculator. Check cost, margin, production time, finishing, and failure risk — then send a price you can defend.
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Checklist before sending
Verify actual weight, slicer time, spool material, quantity, deadline, and whether finishing is in the price.
PDF and history later
After calculating, an account lets you save projects and generate PDFs to professionalize the proposal.
Less sales rework
With clear cost and margin, you avoid redoing quotes when the customer changes quantity or finishing.
Calc3D method
Use full true cost before you charge
The recommended formula adds material, energy, machine wear, labor, packaging, failures, and target profit. So the quote does not depend only on weight in grams.
Read the full methodology1. MaterialPart weight and true filament cost.
2. ProductionPrint time, energy, and machine wear.
3. LaborSetup, finishing, packaging, and support.
4. ProtectionFailures, rework, and profit margin.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a 3D print quote?
Gather material, print time, energy, machine wear, labor, waste, and margin. Then turn that into final price.
Should the quote show all costs?
Not always to the customer. But you should know all costs internally to defend price and protect margin.
Can I generate a quote PDF?
Yes. Calc3D lets you move from calculation to history and professional PDF when you use the platform.
What changes if the customer orders a larger batch?
Recalculate quantity, total time, failure risk, and whether setup spreads. Unit price may drop, but risk and material capital rise.
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