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02-02-2006 #1
What would you pay for a 3D solid??
Hi guys,
Im looking for advice on how much I should charge to model in 3D.
It's just for a side job, I do this stuff all day long at work but I was just asked to do a few jobs at home. This guy I know works with me but he is starting a business of making custom chopper parts. He will be taking the solids and buzz them out on a CNC machine. I wouldn’t charge him anything if it was for his bike but he will be turning a profit. I just don’t want to be the sucker who does all this work for nothing…
What would you be willing to pay to see your ideas in 3D, make changes to and get a solid to have a program written?
Thanks
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02-02-2006 #2
Bill,
I checked with one of the local shops a year or so ago and they were charging $40 an hour for 3D solid models. Just to give you an idea.R.J.
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02-02-2006 #3
Thanks!
I dont want to screw him over but either do I.
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02-02-2006 #4
Whatever you feel your time is worth. If you're good, I would charge $65-$80/hr. That's WAY cheaper than you'll get an engineering firm for.
-Matt
Welders: The only people that think a co-worker catching on fire is funny.
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02-02-2006 #5
I know what they pay me at my job but he's a friend thats getting a business together. Everyone needs a break, besides it gets my name out there to these custom guys.
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02-02-2006 #6
I just started a Design business last July, doing 3D CAD work, out of my house.
I purchased a Mach 1 license of Unigraphics which set me back alot cause that software is expensive. I charge $50/hour. Most companies charge $65-85 for any CAD design work.
If he want some CAD files and he is going to make a profit then you either charge up front or come up with a plan that you get a percentage of each part sold.
Robert Braga
1969 Camaro LS2/T56 D1SC
www.automotivedesigneng.com
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