Additive Manufacturing Service Bureau Quoting calculator
Service Bureau Capacity Calculator
A service bureau quote must fit real production capacity, not just slicer time. This calculator estimates good output across build cycles after uptime and yield losses so sales and scheduling can see whether promised quantities are realistic.
What this calculator does
- Estimate good service bureau output from parts per build cycle, available build cycles, printer uptime, and accepted yield.
- a production scheduler needs expected good parts for a quote window or delivery promise
- Returns expected accepted parts available from the quoted production window.
Formula used
- Gross service bureau capacity = parts per cycle × available build cycles
- Good quote capacity = gross capacity × printer uptime × accepted part yield
Inputs explained
- Parts per build cycle: undefined
- Available build cycles: undefined
- Printer uptime: undefined
- Accepted part yield: undefined
How to use the result
- Use it before promising delivery dates, accepting large orders, or deciding whether to outsource overflow work.
- It excludes post-processing, inspection, packing, and shipping bottlenecks unless those are reflected in yield or cycle assumptions.
Common questions
- Can this cover multiple printers? Yes, if parts per cycle and available cycles represent the combined printer group.
- Should maintenance reduce uptime? Yes. Planned and unplanned maintenance should reduce uptime or available cycles.
- What if part mix changes by build? Run separate estimates for each build family or use a conservative weighted average.
- How does this help quoting? It confirms whether the bureau can meet quantity and due date before issuing the quote.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.