Table 2. Breakdown of the simulator materials, print time, and cost per component.
Simulator Component | Material | Layer Height | Infill | Cost |
Base | ABS | 0.20mm | 25% | $5.01 |
Clamps for base | ABS | 0.20mm | 25% | $1.23 |
Brain | TPU (Ninjaflex) | 0.15mm | 25% | $6.60 |
Skull | ABS | 0.20mm | 25% | $4.47 |
Dural membrane | Latex (latex gloves) | N/A | N/A | $1.50 |
Blood clots | Silicone Gel | N/A | N/A | $0.25 |
Skin | Silicone | N/A | N/A | $7.00 |
Additional hardware to secure the simulator together | 1/4"-20 x 1.5" bolts, 1/4" washers, 1/4" nuts, Epoxy | N/A | N/A | $6.06 |
Total | $32.12 |