The primary driver of your final quote, typically representing the largest portion of the total cost. This fee is calculated by a precise formula:
Material Unit Price×(Part Volume×Material Density)

While the material unit price is fixed, the part volume is derived directly from your 3D model. This means that for simple geometries, your material choice and the physical size of the part are the sole deciding factors. To find the best material for your project, explore our "Material Library" to compare technical properties and performance data.

As mentioned earlier, if your design is highly complex—such as having intricate internal cooling channels or irregular shapes—a "Complexity Surcharge" will apply.

This is not a fee for design consulting; it is a reflection of the extra machine time and manual work required to build your part. Below are the 3 common scenarios where a complexity surcharge applies:

To better understand the reasoning behind complexity surcharges and see how it applies to real-world orders, you can read our full article: Why Complex Designs Cost More In 3D Printing?

This fee covers value-added services beyond the standard processing included in our base price (such as support removal, basic bead blasting, and standard cleaning). Due to the diversity of finishing options, pricing is flexible and determined by actual resource consumption:

• Per Man-Hour: Applied to parts requiring intensive manual polishing.
• Per Unit: Used for standardized workflows like professional painting.
• By Surface Area or Batch: Ideal for plating or vacuum coating.

Bulk orders significantly lower the average cost per part by amortizing the initial setup fee across the entire batch.

We ensure your parts are delivered with maximum integrity and full cost transparency:

• Packaging: Standard packaging is provided at no additional cost. However, specialized fees apply for oversized or high-precision parts that require premium protection—such as wooden crates, advanced ESD foam, or heavy-duty aviation flight cases.
• Shipping: We treat shipping as a pass-through cost. We obtain direct quotes from carriers and pass the pricing to you at cost, without adding any profit markup.To choose the best carrier for your needs, you can explore our comparison of DHL, FedEx, and UPS.
• Customs & Duties: Import fees depend on your destination and the specific HS Code applied to your shipment. Our sales team will consult with you to recommend the optimal HS Code scheme. Customs duties typically range from 0% to 20% based on local regulations.For a deeper dive into how these costs are calculated, please refer to our Customs, Duties & Taxes Guide.