3D Printing Cost & Profit Cheat Sheet - Excel Tool
by3dworkbenchTake control of your 3D printing expenses and profit margins with this easy-to-use Excel sheet, specifically designed for 3D printing enthusiasts, makers, and small businesses. Whether you're a hobbyist or running a 3D printing business, this tool will help you streamline your workflow by calculating your printing costs and profits automatically.
How It Works: Set Up Your 3D Printers: Add details for each of your 3D printers, including their name, purchase price, and energy consumption (watts). These inputs allow the sheet to accurately calculate energy costs for each print, ensuring that no hidden expenses are missed.
Create Your Product List: Define each product you print, with information such as filament usage, print time, and the price you want to sell it for. The sheet will automatically calculate the total printing cost and your profit margin for each item.
Set Up Your Filament: Easily add details for each type of filament you use, including color, material type, and most importantly, price per kilogram. This allows precise material cost calculations for each print.
Adjust On-the-Fly: Variables such as electricity cost, packaging, shipping, and platform fees are customizable, allowing you to make adjustments specific to each print or customer order.
Key Features: Accurate Cost Calculation: Track every expense associated with 3D printing, including material usage, energy consumption, and additional fees like shipping or platform costs. Customizable for Your Business: Easily input and manage your own 3D printers, products, and filament types, with the option to expand the list as your business grows. Profit Margin Insights: Instantly calculate your profit margins by comparing total costs with your selling prices. This makes it simple to ensure your pricing is both competitive and profitable.
Time-Saving: Spend less time calculating expenses and more time creating! The automated system handles the heavy lifting for you.
Perfect for Any Scale: Whether you're just starting out or already running a small 3D printing business, this tool adapts to your needs and helps you optimize your costs.
Who Is This For? Makers and hobbyists looking to understand their printing costs. Small businesses that want to price their 3D prints competitively while maximizing profits. 3D printing enthusiasts who need a simple, automated tool to calculate and track expenses.
Why Choose This Tool? With this Excel sheet, you’ll never have to guess your 3D printing costs again. It’s easy to use, customizable, and provides instant insights into your profit margins. Start printing smarter today!
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