Batch vs Single Price Comparison
Compare the cost per part at quantity 1 versus a batch run. Accounts for setup cost amortisation and volume material discounts.
FDM setup cost: $25 per batch — covers machine preparation, bed levelling, file slicing, and post-processing overhead. Amortised across all parts in the run.
Results
Cost per Part — Single (qty 1)
$36.00
Incl. full $25 setup
Cost per Part — Batch (qty 25)
$11.77
Setup amortised: $1.00/part
You save $24.23 per part (67.3%) by batching 25 parts instead of ordering one at a time.
Total batch cost: $294.20 vs $900.00 if ordered individually.
10% savings break-even: Order at least 2 parts to achieve a 10% or greater saving per part vs single-unit pricing.
Cost per Part Breakdown
Single (qty 1)$36.00
Material: $1.00Machine Time: $10.00Setup (amortised): $25.00
Batch (qty 25)$11.77
Material: $0.77Machine Time: $10.00Setup (amortised): $1.00
MaterialMachine TimeSetup (amortised)
Total Batch Cost
$294.20
25 × $11.77/part
Material: $19.20
Machine time: $250.00
Setup (fixed): $25.00
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