3D Printer (Dental) Calculator

Print time and resin cost for dental models and guides.

Medical Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of results from this tool.

Inputs

Build height (mm)

Layer thickness (um)

Layer exposure time (sec)

Total resin for job (mL)

Resin cost ($/L)

Platform utilization (%)

Electricity ($/kWh)

Printer wattage (W)

FEP film cost ($)

Prints per FEP film

Wash + cure time (min)

Tab to move between fields

Results

Print time (min)

170

Total job cost ($)

$12.43

Print time (hrs)2.8

Total job time (min)185

Total layers906

Resin cost ($)$12

Electricity cost ($)$0.03

FEP wear cost ($)$0.4

Cost per mL printed ($/mL)0.16

Jobs per 8-hr day2

Wasted Platform (%)30%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Build Height (mm) and Layer Thickness for the print job.
Input Layer Exposure Time (sec) to calculate total print time.
Enter Total Resin for Job (mL), Resin Cost per Liter, and Platform Utilization (%).
Set Electricity ($/kWh), Printer Wattage, FEP Film Cost, and Prints per FEP.
Review total print cost and per-unit cost to evaluate in-house printing economics.

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