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3D Printer Cooling Calculator

Recommends a cooling fan speed percentage for FDM 3D printing based on material type, layer time, nozzle temperature, and ambient conditions. Use it to dial in cooling settings for overhangs and bridging.

Material Type

Layer Print Time (seconds)

Nozzle Temperature (°C)

Ambient Temperature (°C)

Bridge/Overhang Distance (mm)

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3d Printing

3D Printer ROI Calculator

Determines how many months it will take to recoup a 3D printer purchase through savings versus buying from a commercial print service. Ideal for makers, small businesses, and educators evaluating a printer purchase.

3D Printer Cost ($)

Prints per Month (prints)

Average Material Cost per Print ($)

Commercial Print Service Price ($)

Monthly Maintenance Cost ($)

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Key differences

	3D Printer Cooling Calculator	3D Printer ROI Calculator
Category	3d Printing	3d Printing
Inputs required	5	5
Result	Optimal Fan Speed (%)	Payback Period (months)
What it does	Recommends a cooling fan speed percentage for FDM 3D printing based on material type, layer time, nozzle temperature, and ambient conditions. Use it to dial in cooling settings for overhangs and bridging.	Determines how many months it will take to recoup a 3D printer purchase through savings versus buying from a commercial print service. Ideal for makers, small businesses, and educators evaluating a printer purchase.