Bondar Labs · Pricing
3D printing pricing — how quotes work
We don’t use a fixed price list, because every part is different. Instead, we quote per project and can offer options to match your priorities: lowest cost, best finish, fastest turnaround, or maximum accuracy.
No fixed minimum · usually within 1 hour during working hours
Why there’s no fixed price list
3D printing is custom, small-batch manufacturing. Two parts that “look similar” can have very different print time, support requirements, failure risk, post-processing effort, and quality targets. Publishing a single “per gram” or “per hour” rate usually makes simple jobs overpriced and complex jobs underquoted.
The fastest way to get an accurate price is to send your file(s) and tell us what the part needs to do. We’ll come back with a clear quote — and, if useful, a couple of options (budget vs finish vs speed).
What affects the quote
- Material (PLA/PETG vs engineering filaments; resin types)
- Print time & geometry (supports, overhangs, small features, orientation)
- Quality settings (layer height / nozzle / resin layer height)
- Finishing (basic cleanup vs cosmetic finishing, inserts, assembly, painting)
- Quantity (batch planning and repeatable settings; per-unit efficiency for larger runs)
- Deadline (standard vs urgent scheduling)
- QC and documentation (critical-dimension checks, measurement report if needed)
- Packaging (bulk vs individual bagging/labels/kitting)
- Design/file support (small fixes vs re-modelling / reverse engineering)
What’s included (standard)
Setup and slicing · sensible settings for your use case · basic support removal · safe packaging for shipping.
Optional: inserts, hardware, bonding/assembly, cosmetic finishing, measurement reporting, individual packaging.
Support removal · thorough washing/cleaning · controlled drying · final UV curing · QC + safe packaging.
Optional: hollowing/drainage optimisation (by agreement), cosmetic finishing, priming/painting.
Budget-friendly choices (when suitable)
If your priority is cost efficiency, we’ll often recommend PLA (for many prototypes and visual/functional parts) or grey water-washable resin (for high-detail resin prints with excellent consistency). We’ll always match the choice to your use case — strength, heat, appearance and fit requirements matter more than “the cheapest material”.
Example scenarios (no fixed prices)
These are typical project types to illustrate what drives cost. Exact pricing depends on geometry, settings, finish, and deadline.
Simple functional part (FDM)
PLA or PETG, standard settings, minimal supports, basic cleanup. Great for brackets, spacers, quick prototypes.
Fit / assembly focused part (FDM)
Clearances, holes, mating interfaces. May include test prints and measured adjustments for reliable fit.
High-detail small part (Resin)
0.05 mm standard (0.03 mm for fine detail). Wash + dry + UV cure included. Ideal for miniatures, stamps, masters.
Large or complex geometry (FDM)
More print time, more supports, and potentially splitting + alignment features for clean assembly.
Commercial batch (50–500+ units)
Repeatable settings, optional first-article sample, packaging/kitting and measurement reporting by agreement.
Cosmetic / display finish
Extra clean-up, surface work, priming/painting (quoted). Chosen when appearance matters more than speed.
Need a fast quote?
Send your file(s), quantity, deadline, and any critical dimensions/fit requirements. If you’re unsure about material or settings, just describe the use case — we’ll recommend the best option and keep the quote transparent.