Level 1 - Process Deep Dives
Full pricing implementations per manufacturing process - why each is unique, core methodology, a numerical example, the complete algorithm, and when to use it.
Phasio lets you define a pricing equation for any manufacturing process - the pages below are examples to dive deep into. If your process isn't listed, use the AI prompt on the Start Here page to build one from scratch, or read Before You Build first to think through your cost structure.
Each page follows the same structure: why this process is unique → core methodology → numerical example → complete algorithm → when to use it.
| Process | Key metric | Primary cost driver |
|---|---|---|
| Powder Bed (SLS / MJF) | shrinkWrapVolume | Volume in chamber |
| FDM / Filament Extrusion | volume, area, convexHullVolume | Print time |
| Large Format FDM | volume, area | Print time + material |
| SLA / DLP / LCM | volume, convexHullVolume | Resin + machine time |
| Metal (LPBF) | volume, convexHullVolume | Machine time (dominant) |
| Ceramics (LCM) | volume | Material (dominant) |
| CNC Machining | minBoundingBoxVolume, volume | Machining time + stock |
| Vacuum Casting | volume | Mould amortisation + casting |
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Business Logic
How to model the commercial layer of pricing: margins, discounts, lead time multipliers, and safety floors.
Before You Build - Questions to Ask First
A thinking guide for scoping your pricing equation before you write code: cost drivers, calibration data, minimums, quantity curves, machines, material variables, review gates, overrides, lead times, customer pricing, and post-processes.