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Originally Posted by jenchris
Walked into my library today and found a 3d printer on the counter.
Apparently they will print out your file for 5 dollars a gram.
So for small parts that may be viable.
At least I'll know how much to charge when I start up. ....
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They're charging a LOT more than the actual cost of consumables - you can buy filament rolls for around $40 - $50 / kg (that's 4 to 5
CENTS per gram), but I assume the surplus covers cost of maintenance etc.
For anyone in the Brisbane area - "The Edge" at State Library of Queensland (South Bank Cultural Precinct) has a bunch of 3D printers that you can book on-line and access for free after doing their induction program. They only charge $0.15 per gram on your printed objects. (They also have a laser cutter for when you want to make flat objects cut from acrylic sheet or similar.)
http://edgeqld.org.au/resources/fabr...lab-pricelist/
