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CloudSlicer is an instant 3D printing cost calculator with both an online calculator and an API that you can integrate into your own application or website.
CloudSlicer automates the complex process of 3D printing cost estimation and pricing analysis. Instead of manually calculating print costs or running desktop slicing software, developers can integrate our API to get instant, accurate pricing for any 3D model.
Perfect for 3D printing services, CAD applications, e-commerce platforms, or any application that needs automated 3D printing cost calculations for internal pricing decisions.
// 1. Upload your STL file
POST /v1/slice
{
"model": "awesome-model.stl",
"printer_profile": "bambu_x1_carbon",
"material": "PLA"
}
// 2. Get comprehensive cost data
{
"costs": { "total": 12.48 },
"print_time": { "formatted": "3h 45m" },
"material_weight": 156.3
}Simple integration, powerful results
Send your 3D model (STL format) along with printer and material preferences via our RESTful API.
Our servers analyze your model using real slicing engines (PrusaSlicer) to ensure accuracy.
Get detailed cost breakdowns including print time, material usage, and pricing - typically in 30-120 seconds.
See how CloudSlicer fits into your application
Create an account and generate your API token from the dashboard. You'll receive 10 free credits to start testing.
Query our reference endpoints to see supported printers and materials:
GET /v1/printers # List available printer profilesGET /v1/materials # List available materials
Upload an STL file with your chosen printer and material:
POST /v1/sliceContent-Type: multipart/form-dataAuthorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN
Check the job status using the returned job_id. Processing typically takes 30-120 seconds:
GET /v1/slice/{job_id}
Integrate the returned cost data into your application - add your markup, generate customer quotes, or make internal pricing decisions based on accurate print costs.
CloudSlicer returns accurate cost data for internal use. You add your markup and business logic to create customer-facing quotes. This gives you full control over pricing strategy while ensuring accurate base costs.
Get started in your favorite language
$ch = curl_init('https://api.cloudslicer.io/v1/slice');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, true);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HTTPHEADER, [
'Authorization: Bearer ' . $apiToken
]);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, [
'model' => new CURLFile('model.stl'),
'printer_profile' => 'bambu_x1_carbon',
'material' => 'PLA'
]);
$response = curl_exec($ch);
$data = json_decode($response, true);
$jobId = $data['job_id'];import requests
url = 'https://api.cloudslicer.io/v1/slice'
headers = {'Authorization': f'Bearer {api_token}'}
files = {'model': open('model.stl', 'rb')}
data = {
'printer_profile': 'bambu_x1_carbon',
'material': 'PLA'
}
response = requests.post(url, headers=headers,
files=files, data=data)
job_id = response.json()['job_id']const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('model', fileInput.files[0]);
formData.append('printer_profile', 'bambu_x1_carbon');
formData.append('material', 'PLA');
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.cloudslicer.io/v1/slice',
{
method: 'POST',
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${apiToken}`
},
body: formData
}
);
const data = await response.json();
const jobId = data.job_id;curl -X POST https://api.cloudslicer.io/v1/slice \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN" \
-F "model=@model.stl" \
-F "printer_profile=bambu_x1_carbon" \
-F "material=PLA"
# Poll for results
curl -X GET https://api.cloudslicer.io/v1/slice/{job_id} \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_TOKEN"See how developers are using CloudSlicer to power their applications
"Let customers upload files and get instant quotes. No more manual calculations or waiting for responses."
"Add 'Get Print Quote' buttons to your software. Show users costs before they commit to printing."
"Enable custom product configurators. Let customers see pricing for different materials and settings."
"Compare 3D printing costs against traditional manufacturing. Make data-driven production decisions."
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