Introdcution
Unionfab has updated pricing across selected 3D printing materials, including both metal and resin options. The new pricing is now live worldwide, is applied automatically in our online quoting system, and reflects a long-term pricing update rather than a limited-time promotion.
For eligible parts, customers will see the updated price immediately after uploading a CAD file, with no coupon code required.
What’s Changed
We have adjusted pricing for the following materials:
Material | Price Reduction |
|---|---|
Standard Resin (White) | 30% |
316L Stainless Steel | 18% |
Aluminum 6061 | 23% |
Titanium TC4 | 40% |
Maraging Steel | 31% |
17-4PH Stainless Steel | 10% |
316L Economy Grade | 46% |
AlSi10Mg Economy Grade | 22% |
How the Update Works
1.Now live worldwide
The updated pricing is already active globally. If your part can be quoted automatically online and you select one of the updated materials, the new pricing will be applied automatically after you upload your CAD file. No coupon code is required.
2.Based on online auto-quote pricing
The listed reductions are based on Unionfab’s previous online auto-quote prices. They apply to printing fees only and do not include post-processing, quality inspection, packaging, taxes, customs duties, or shipping.
3.Manual quotes may vary
Manual quotations are handled differently from online auto-quoted jobs. Because they take project-specific factors into account, including part geometry, size, complexity, post-processing, quality requirements, and delivery needs, they do not follow the same fixed reduction percentages listed above. However, the reduced printing cost will still be considered where applicable in the final manual quote.
4.Engineering review may be required
Projects with special dimensions, complex structures, or specific delivery requirements may require manual review. Safety-critical, aerospace-critical, and medical implant parts must go through separate engineering review.
Economy Grade vs. Standard Grade
Unionfab's Standard and Economy-Grade AlSi10Mg Sample Comparison
We are also expanding our Economy Grade options within our material lineup. 316L Economy Grade and AlSi10Mg Economy Grade are not new materials, but different grades designed for budget-sensitive projects that still need functional parts.
The standard grades remain the preferred choice when parts require finer surface quality, higher batch consistency, or more demanding performance requirements.
Comparison | Economy Grade | Standard Grade |
|---|---|---|
Positioning | First choice for budget-sensitive projects; optimized to deliver a part that is “good enough to use” at the lowest cost | Standard choice when size, appearance, and stability matter more |
Equipment allocation logic | Random routing (a mix of general-purpose equipment and idle high-precision equipment) | Preferred locked routing (dedicated to the best available high-precision equipment under optimal conditions) |
Surface roughness | Ra 1.6–6.3 μm (typical) | Ra 1.6–3.2 μm (finer) |
Surface detail | Suitable for non-visible surfaces; final appearance may vary | Finer layer appearance and more uniform sheen, suitable for visible or display parts; final appearance is more consistent |
Density | Meets general structural-part requirements | Higher relative density and lower porosity |
Post-processing | Standard heat treatment and sandblasting | Standard heat treatment and sandblasting |
Best for | Functional validation, assembly fit checks, internal fixtures, cost-sensitive small batches | Appearance parts, end-use parts, performance validation, and time-sensitive projects |
For Economy Grade parts, Unionfab deploys flexible cross-factory capacity based on real-time production load. Depending on line availability, parts may be produced on either general-purpose equipment or higher-precision equipment.
Sample A shows the more textured result from general-purpose output, while Sample B shows the finer finish from higher-precision output. Both meet functional-use requirements.
Unionfab's Economy-grade AlSi10Mg General vs. Higher-Precision Output
For Standard Grade parts, Unionfab routes jobs to preferred high-precision production lines. Unlike Economy Grade’s flexible scheduling, Standard Grade is locked to the best available high-precision equipment to ensure better surface finish, finer detail reproduction, and more consistent batch performance, as reflected in the Sample C.
Unionfab's Standard AlSi10Mg Consistent Output
Note: All images above show standard as-printed results only. If you need a smoother or mirror-like surface, post-processing options such as magnetic polishing or CNC finishing can be used.
Why We Made This Update
As Unionfab continues to expand capacity and improve operational efficiency, we are passing part of those cost advantages back to our customers. Our goal is to help teams reduce the cost of prototyping, product iteration, and small-batch manufacturing without lowering material, production, or quality standards.
If the materials above fit your next project, upload your CAD file to get an instant quote and see the updated pricing automatically.
For questions about material selection, manual quotations, or bulk orders, contact our sales team.
FAQs
1. When does the updated pricing take effect?
The updated pricing is already live and has been synced with Unionfab’s online auto-quote system.
2. What is the price reduction based on?
The listed reductions are based on Unionfab’s previous online auto-quote prices for the selected materials.
3. Is this a temporary campaign or a permanent pricing update?
This is a long-term pricing update, not a limited-time promotion. There is currently no scheduled end date.
4. Which orders are eligible for the listed reductions?
Orders that can be quoted automatically online and use one of the updated materials are eligible for the listed reduction percentages.
5. Do manual quotes receive the same reduction percentage?
Not necessarily. Manual quotes are evaluated case by case and may consider part geometry, special dimensions, structural complexity, post-processing, quality inspection, delivery needs, and other project-specific requirements. The reduced printing cost will be considered where applicable, but the final reduction may not match the percentages listed above.
6. What costs are excluded from the listed reductions?
The listed reductions apply to printing fees only. Post-processing, quality inspection, packaging, taxes, customs duties, and shipping are not included.
7. When is manual review required?
Manual review may be required for special dimensions, complex structures, special post-processing needs, or specific delivery requirements.
8. How are safety-critical, aerospace-critical, or medical implant parts handled?
These parts must go through separate engineering review and are not handled as standard online auto-quote projects.
Disclaimer
Final pricing may vary for parts requiring manual review or special handling. Unionfab reserves the right of final interpretation for this pricing update.
