Standard resin vs ABS-like resin: cost compared
ABS-like resin costs a few dollars more per liter. Fewer broken parts and supports can make it cheaper per good miniature.
| Standard resin | ABS-like resin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per 100 cm³ of solid part | $3.00 | $3.50 |
| Example print (preset) | $7.21 | $7.35 |
| Typical bottle price | $20–40 per 1 L | $25–45 per 1 L |
| Density | about 1.1–1.2 g/ml | about 1.1 g/ml |
| Printer draw | Often 30–80 W | Often 30–80 W |
| Post-processing | Wash and UV cure | Wash and UV cure |
Typical published ranges and mid-range prices. Example prints use each page's calculator preset. Cost per volume accounts for density: a lighter filament gives more parts per kilogram.
Choose Standard resin for
Display pieces with lowest resin cost
- Uncured resin is a skin and eye irritant, so use gloves and ventilation.
Choose ABS-like resin for
Minis that get handled and gamed with
- Over-curing makes parts brittle again, so follow the cure time.
What changes the comparison
- Enter resin in ml from your slicer, with the bottle size as 1000 ml.
- Supports and rafts add 10–30% resin. Include them in the volume.
- The premium over standard resin is usually $5–10 per liter.
- Fewer snapped supports and parts lower the failure buffer.
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