How Much Will SRP Save You?
Making parts in-house vs. using an outside machine shop
The following examples are real-world parts that were used for a variety of applications from visual concept models to prototypes and functional production parts - all created using Roland DG subtractive rapid prototyping technologies. SRP gives you a greater choice of materials so you can select the optimum material for your design instead of being limited to proprietary materials from 3D print vendors. The tight tolerances and smooth surface finish of SRP ensure you won't compromise a thing.
Approximate part dimensions:
40mm x 40mm x 10mm
Part build time: 1.1 hour
| Fan Part R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Acetal Material | $9.50 |
| Labor (1/2 hr) | $17.32 |
| Total Cost | $26.82 |
| Value | $199.00 |
| Savings | $172.18 |
Approximate part dimensions:
135mm x 175mm x 60mm
Part build time: 12 hours
| Hair Dryer Prototype R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Acetal Material | $65.00 |
| Labor (2 hrs) | $69.30 |
| Total Cost | $134.30 |
| Value | $1,768.00 |
| Savings | $1,633.70 |
Approximate part dimensions:
51mm x 51mm x 15mm
Part build time: 3.7 hours
| Gear Prototype R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Nylon Material | $5.00 |
| Labor (1/2 hr) | $17.32 |
| Total Cost | $22.32 |
| Value | $199.00 |
| Savings | $176.68 |
Approximate part dimensions:
165mm x 67mm x 40mm
Part build time: 3.2 hours
| Bearing Block Prototype R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Tooling Board Material | $25.00 |
| Labor (1 hr) | $34.00 |
| Total Cost | $59.00 |
| Value | $950.00 |
| Savings | $891.00 |
Approximate part dimensions:
140mm x 45mm x 7.5mm
Part build time: 2.1 hours
| Rocker Arm Prototype R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Tooling Board Material | $25.00 |
| Labor (1 hr) | $34.00 |
| Total Cost | $59.00 |
| Value | $950.00 |
| Savings | $891.00 |
Approximate part dimensions:
28mm x 98mm x 48mm
Part build time: 4.2 hours
| Fixturing Prototype R.O.I | |
|---|---|
| Acetal Board Material | $20.00 |
| Labor (1 hr) | $34.00 |
| Total Cost | $54.00 |
| Value | $375.00 |
| Savings | $321.00 |