Objectives; Additive manufacturing includes systems that manufacture using many different methods. The most widely used and accessible methods can be listed as Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and UV light assisted Stereolithography (SLA). Today, with these three methods, it is quite easy to produce thermoplastic products suitable for direct use in low quantities. In addition, the production success of the parts produced in geometric difficulties increases this demand. However, the biggest uncertainty encountered in the formation of the production demand for these methods is the lack of clear information about the strength limits, surface qualities and costs of the manufactured parts. However, the biggest uncertainty encountered in the formation of the production demand for these methods is the lack of clear information about the strength limits, surface qualities and costs of the manufactured parts. In order to eliminate this uncertainty, this study includes the comparison of three different production methods in terms of strength, surface roughness and material cost. For this purpose, samples produced using three different methods were subjected to tensile test and surface roughness was measured. In addition, production time and material cost calculations were made for each sample. At the end of the study, a maximum strength value of 57.67 N/mm2 and a minimum surface roughness value of 1.96µm were obtained. The most affordable sample in terms of material cost was obtained from resin material with $0.19.
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