Print Batch Duration Calculator
Add sequential batch print times and changeover intervals between batches.
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Sequential batches (batches) | Enter sequential batches in batches; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Sliced hours per batch (h) | Enter sliced hours per batch in h; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Changeover time (min) | Enter changeover time in min; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
Sequential batches on one printer; no preparation time before the first batch or finishing time is included.
Common mistakes
- Four batches have three intervals between them, not four.
Check your calculation
- Use the worked example as a known reference case, then change one input at a time and check the direction and units of the response.
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How long do my sequential print batches take including changeovers?
Add sequential batch print times and changeover intervals between batches.
Common uses
- How long do my sequential print batches take including changeovers
How it works
Multiply batch count by sliced hours and add one changeover for each interval between batches. Sequential batches on one printer; no preparation time before the first batch or finishing time is included. Entered slicer estimates, measured material quantities and user costs only. No printer calibration, material suitability, electrical design or safety assessment.
Worked example
Enter Sequential batches: 4 batches; Sliced hours per batch: 2.5 h; Changeover time: 10 min. Results: Total sliced print time: 10 h; Print and changeover estimate: 10.5 h.