Knowledge Bite #1: Setting Up Material Pricing on AutoQuote3D

Knowledge Bite #1: Setting Up Material Pricing on AutoQuote3D

Setting up material pricing on AutoQuote3D is quick and easy! Just follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Configuration Page

Locate the configuration page to get started.

2. Add a New Material

Click the Add Material button.

3. Choose the Printing Technology

Select the printing technology:

• FDM
• SLA
• SLS

4. Name the Material

Give your material a descriptive name like:

• PLA
• ABS
• Nylon 12

5. Enter the Material Density

• If you’re unsure of the exact density, simply enter `1` for now.

6. Add Layer Height for Pricing

To determine pricing, you’ll need to add a layer height.

Click the plus icon under the Layer Height column:

7. Enter Pricing Variables

We use three key pricing variables to calculate cost:

1. Price per gram/mL (PPG)
2. Discount factor (DF)
3. Start-up cost (SC)

The cost is calculated using the formula:

Cost ($) = PPG * (grams/mL) ^ DF + SC

Example Values:

• DF = 0.7
• PPG = 2.5
• SC = 10

8. Customize Colors and Infill Options

Finally, don't forget to add color and infill percentage options to offer more customization for your clients.