Cost Model Framework for Pieces Additively Manufactured in Fused Deposition Modeling for Low to Medium Batches.

The cost impact of implementing additive manufacturing (AM) in the fabrication process is nowadays an issue. The scope of this research is to establish a cost model framework that can predict the cost of a piece in a low to medium batch considering fused deposition modeling (FDM) printing parameters. Every enterprise wants to increase its internal capabilities for tools, prototypes, and the production of pieces for maintenance purposes.