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Professional-grade calculators and analysis tools designed specifically for flexible urethane manufacturing. Plan your investments, optimize your operations, and make data-driven decisions.

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Cost & Investment Analysis

Financial planning tools for equipment, ROI, and business metrics

  • • Equipment Cost Calculator
  • • ROI Calculator
  • • Business Metrics Calculator
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Production Planning

Estimate print times, material usage, and capacity planning

  • • Print Time Estimator
  • • Material Usage Calculator
  • • Capacity Planner
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Material Selection

Compare materials, properties, and application suitability

  • • Material Comparison Tool
  • • Shore Hardness Guide
  • • Chemical Compatibility
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Cost & Investment Analysis

Make informed financial decisions with comprehensive cost analysis, ROI calculations, and business metrics.

Equipment Cost Calculator

Calculate startup costs based on your production requirements and technology preferences.

Interactive Cost Calculator

Customize your setup based on volume, material preferences, and quality requirements.

Technology Preference

ROI & Break-Even Calculator

Analyze return on investment, payback periods, and break-even scenarios for your manufacturing setup.

ROI & Business Calculator

Calculate return on investment, break-even point, and payback period for your manufacturing setup.

Initial Investment

Operating Metrics

Monthly Fixed Expenses

Business Metrics Calculator

Advanced capacity planning, margin optimization, and growth scenario analysis.

Business Metrics Calculator

Analyze capacity planning, margin optimization, and scaling scenarios for your manufacturing operation.

Capacity Planning

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    Production Planning

    Optimize your production workflow with accurate time estimates and capacity planning tools.

    Print Time Estimator

    Estimate print times based on geometry, settings, and technology choice with optimization recommendations.

    Print Time Estimator

    Estimate print times based on part geometry, print settings, and technology choice.

    Material Selection

    Choose the right materials for your applications with comprehensive comparison tools and property databases.

    Material Comparison Tool

    Compare flexible materials side-by-side with detailed property analysis and application recommendations.

    Material Comparison Tool

    Compare properties, applications, and trade-offs across different flexible manufacturing materials.

    TPU 85A

    FDM Filament Shore 85A
    Material Properties
    flexibility 85%
    durability 75%
    printability 60%
    finish 65%
    cost 90%
    Best For
    GasketsPhone casesFlexible hinges
    Pros
    • + Low cost
    • + Easy to source
    • + Good chemical resistance
    Cons
    • - Requires tuning
    • - Layer adhesion issues
    • - Limited detail

    Flex Resin

    SLA Resin Shore 80A
    Material Properties
    flexibility 80%
    durability 85%
    printability 90%
    finish 95%
    cost 40%
    Best For
    Precision gasketsMedical devicesAutomotive seals
    Pros
    • + Excellent detail
    • + Smooth finish
    • + Consistent results
    Cons
    • - Higher material cost
    • - Post-processing required
    • - UV sensitive

    Tough Resin

    SLA Resin Shore 85D
    Material Properties
    flexibility 40%
    durability 95%
    printability 85%
    finish 90%
    cost 35%
    Best For
    Functional prototypesToolingStructural parts
    Pros
    • + High strength
    • + Good impact resistance
    • + Precise details
    Cons
    • - Less flexible
    • - Brittle in cold
    • - Requires washing

    Quick Comparison Matrix

    Property TPU 85AFlex ResinTough Resin
    flexibility
    85%
    80%
    40%
    durability
    75%
    85%
    95%
    printability
    60%
    90%
    85%
    finish
    65%
    95%
    90%
    cost
    90%
    40%
    35%

    Material Selection Guide

    For High Volume Production

    Choose TPU 85A for cost efficiency, but invest in print optimization.

    For Precision Parts

    Flex Resin delivers the best dimensional accuracy and surface finish.

    For Structural Components

    Tough Resin when you need strength over flexibility.

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