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Originally Posted by EricH
The RepRap types of printers can start around $2K, depending on material source. $3K-$4K would get you a similar printer that's been modified/built by a company. Not sure what some of the top-of-the-line desktop models run.
Material typically runs about $15/lb. Might sound like a lot, but that's a lot of material for a lot of parts.
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Actually a RepRap printer that would be able to make a pretty decent wheel is around $500- $1000 depending on where you buy the parts and on which model you buy. That is also an un-assembled version (I'm assuming that a robotics team would be able to put it together).