CostlyCart — 3D Printing On Demand

MATERIALS

PLA

Standard

Best for general-purpose parts, prototypes, and decorative pieces. Easy to print with great surface finish.

StrengthMedium

FlexibilityRigid

Heat ResistanceLow

Base PriceLowest

Coming Soon

PETG

Recommended

Great all-rounder. Stronger than PLA, slightly flexible, food-safe options available. Good for functional parts.

StrengthHigh

FlexibilitySemi-flex

Heat ResistanceMedium

Base PriceLow

Coming Soon

ABS

Engineering

Durable, impact-resistant, and suitable for higher temperatures. Ideal for mechanical or automotive applications.

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityRigid

Heat ResistanceHigh

Base PriceMedium

Coming Soon

TPU

Flexible

Rubber-like and highly flexible. Perfect for gaskets, grips, phone cases, and any part that needs to bend.

StrengthMedium

FlexibilityVery Flexible

Heat ResistanceMedium

Base PriceMedium

Coming Soon

ASA

Outdoor

UV and weather resistant. Best for outdoor parts, enclosures, or anything exposed to sunlight long-term.

StrengthHigh

FlexibilityRigid

Heat ResistanceHigh

Base PriceMedium-High

Coming Soon

Other

Need something specific — nylon, carbon-fill, or a specialty filament? Get in touch and we'll discuss options.

AvailabilityOn Request

Lead TimeMay Vary

PricingCustom Quote

HOW PRICING WORKS

Base Service Fee

$2.50

per order — PLA
Covers service, handling & local delivery arrangement. Additional materials coming soon.

Filament Weight

$0.015 / g

per gram of filament used
Includes all supports and rafts. Weight is taken directly from your slicer's estimate.

Print Time

$0.0125 / min

per minute of print time
Equivalent to $0.75/hr. Time is taken from your slicer and rounded up to the nearest full hour.

EXAMPLE FORMULA

Total Price

      $2.50 base fee

      + (weight in grams × $0.015)

      + (CEILING(print time to nearest hour) × $0.75)

      × quantity

EXAMPLE QUOTE

Component	Value	Rate	Cost
Base service fee	—	Flat	$2.50
Filament used (inc. supports)	85g	$0.015 / g	$1.28
Print time (4h 20min → billed as 5hrs)	260 min	$0.75 / hr	$3.75
Total (qty: 1)	—		$7.53

Pricing Notes

All quotes are confirmed via email before any printing begins — no surprises.
Weight and print time values are taken from your slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, etc.) and included in the quote.
Print time is always rounded up to the nearest full hour.
Currently serving Colorado School of Mines students and Golden locals — local pickup only, no shipping fees.
Parts that require over 20 hours of print time may not meet the 24hr turnaround — we'll flag this at quote stage.

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