How much does 3D printing cost in Melbourne?
These prices come from the same engine as our instant quote, worked out on 17 October 2026. Each one is priced as a simple solid of that size at our default settings (0.2 mm layers, 15% infill, black, standard turnaround, quantity 1 unless stated). Your own file gives the exact price; real parts with holes, thin walls or hollow insides usually come out lower.
| Typical job | Material | Part price | Delivered in Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small bracket or clip 50 x 30 x 15 mm | PLA | A$1.80 (topped up to A$8.00) | A$18.00 |
| Replacement knob or cap 30 mm across, 20 mm tall | PETG | A$1.32 (topped up to A$8.00) | A$18.00 |
| Rubber feet or bumpers (4) 20 mm across, 10 mm tall | TPU | 4 x A$1.09 = A$4.36 (topped up to A$8.00) | A$18.00 |
| Figurine or ornament, 100 mm tall 40 mm across, 100 mm tall | PLA | A$7.27 (topped up to A$8.00) | A$18.00 |
| Vase-sized piece, 100 mm tall 60 mm across, 100 mm tall, solid | PLA | A$13.89 | A$23.89 |
| Electronics enclosure 120 x 80 x 40 mm | PETG | A$19.29 | A$29.29 |
| Batch of 10 small brackets 50 x 30 x 15 mm | PETG | 10 x A$1.79 = A$17.90 | A$27.90 |
| Detailed resin figurine, about 30 cm³ of resin about 100 mm tall | Resin (grey) | A$21.05 + A$8.00 setup | A$39.05 |
| Large part 200 x 150 x 60 mm | PLA | A$90.07 | A$100.07 |
"Delivered" adds A$10.00 tracked shipping to the order (free over A$100.00). Ready-made designs are priced in the shop: for example our phone and tablet stand is A$24.95.
How much does 3D printing cost in Australia?
The same. We print every order in our Melbourne workshop and post it with tracking, so a customer in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Hobart pays the same part price as someone in Melbourne. Shipping is A$10.00 to any Australian address and free over A$100.00. We also post to New Zealand (A$15), the US (A$20) and many other countries (A$25).
How is a 3D printing price worked out?
Our quote slices your file on our own printer profiles, then prices it from the real weight and print time:
- Plastic by weight. A$0.15 per gram for the first 100 g, A$0.18 per gram up to 300 g, then A$0.22 per gram. PLA and PETG are the base rate; specialty filaments cost more per gram.
- Print time. A$1.00 per print hour, and never less than A$2.50 per hour of machine time.
- Minimum order A$8.00. Smaller orders are topped up.
- Quantity discounts. .
- Express. Dispatched within 48 h for 30% extra.
- Resin, SLS and MJF. Priced by part volume through our production partner, plus A$8.00 setup per order.
No GST is added: Formada3D is not GST-registered. You see the full price, shipping included, before you pay.
What makes a 3D print cost more or less?
- Size and weight. Most of the price is the plastic. A 100 x 50 x 20 mm part in PLA is A$5.90; a 200 x 150 x 60 mm part is A$90.07. Halve each side and the price drops far more than half.
- Infill. The inside of a part is a light grid, not solid. The same 100 x 50 x 20 mm PLA part is A$4.92 at 10% infill, A$5.90 at our default 15% and A$10.75 at 40% for a stronger part.
- Material. PLA and PETG cost the same per gram. ASA costs about 2.05 times as much per gram and TPU about 3 times, and resin is priced by volume through our production partner with a A$8.00 setup per order.
- Supports. Overhangs need supports, which use plastic and time. A 60 mm ball in PLA is A$6.63 with supports and A$6.37 without. Our quote adds supports automatically where they are needed.
- Layer height. Finer layers look smoother but take longer. The 100 mm PLA figurine is A$7.27 at 0.2 mm layers and A$8.13 at 0.12 mm.
- Quantity. Repeat parts get cheaper: . 25 of the 100 x 50 x 20 mm PLA part are A$5.31 each, A$132.75 in total with free shipping.
- Speed. Express is dispatched within 48 h for 30% extra, for in-stock PLA and PETG.
- Finishing. Prices are for a raw print with supports removed. Sanding, painting or other finishing is not included; email us before you order if you want a part finished.
How much do different materials cost?
The same hand-sized 100 x 50 x 20 mm part in each material, from the quote engine (orders under A$8.00 are topped up to the minimum):
| Material | Good for | Part price | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLA | display pieces, organisers, prototypes, most household parts | A$5.90 | 3–5 business days |
| PETG | functional parts, outdoor and wet use, clips, enclosures | A$6.17 | 3–5 business days |
| ASA | parts that live outside in the sun (UV and heat resistant) | A$9.56 | 3–5 business days, +2–3 days to order the filament in |
| TPU 95A | flexible parts: bumpers, grips, gaskets, feet | A$16.51 | 3–5 business days, +2–3 days to order the filament in |
| Resin (grey) | fine detail and smooth surfaces, via our production partner | A$50.90 + A$8.00 setup | ≈ 2–3 weeks |
Not sure which to pick? See the material finder or the filament guide.
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Get an instant quote → No file? Describe your ideaMinimum order A$8.00 · AUD, no GST · A$10.00 tracked shipping in Australia, free over A$100.00How long does it take and how much is shipping?
| Option | Time |
|---|---|
| Standard (in-stock PLA, PETG) | 3–5 business days, then tracked post |
| Express | Dispatched within 48 h (+30%) |
| Filaments we order in (ASA, TPU and others) | add 2-3 days |
| Resin, SLS and MJF (production partner) | ≈ 2–3 weeks |
| No file yet (sketch, photo, measurements) | quote within 24 hours |
Shipping: A$10.00 tracked anywhere in Australia, free over A$100.00. We work from a Melbourne workshop with no shopfront, so there is no pickup; every order is posted. More on the 3D printing in Melbourne page.
Real parts from our workshop
Real prints from our Bambu Lab printers, not renders.
More: past custom work and ready-made designs in the shop.
What if I don't have a 3D file?
Send a sketch, photo or measurements through Describe your idea and we quote within 24 hours. We design it in 3D CAD, check it with you and then print it. Businesses can see design and reverse-engineering options on our business design page, and small-batch production for larger runs.
FAQ
How much does it cost to 3D print a small part?
A$8.00. A 50 x 30 x 15 mm bracket works out at A$1.80 of plastic and time, and every order is at least A$8.00, so put several small parts in one order to get the most from the minimum.
Is 3D printing cheaper in bulk?
Yes. Quantity discounts are . Ten small PETG brackets are A$1.79 each, A$17.90 in total.
How much does resin 3D printing cost?
A detailed resin figurine with about 30 cm³ of resin is about A$21.05 plus a A$8.00 setup per order. Resin parts are made by our production partner and ship in about 2-3 weeks.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, A$8.00 per order. Smaller orders are topped up to A$8.00.
Do your prices include GST?
No GST is added: Formada3D is not GST-registered. The price you see is the price you pay, plus shipping.
How long does 3D printing take?
Standard is 3–5 business days for in-stock PLA and PETG, then tracked post. Express is dispatched within 48 h (+30%). Filaments we order in add 2-3 days, and resin, SLS and MJF parts take about 2-3 weeks.
What if I don't have a 3D file?
Send a sketch, photo or measurements through the quote page and we quote within 24 hours. We design it in 3D CAD and check it with you before printing.
Can I pick up in Melbourne?
No, we don't offer pickup. Everything is posted with tracking: A$10.00 in Australia, free over A$100.00.
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