Makerspace Workbook: 3D Printing

Service Details

• Materials available
• 3D Printers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Project design and support from staff
  • Consultation request. Time on equipment is subject to availability during designing/planning consultations.
• Policy
  • Only approved materials sold by the Makerspace may be used with the 3D printers.
  • Do not leave the 3D Printer unattended while it is printing unless arranged with staff in writing.
  • Overnight printing is not permitted.
  • The library cannot guarantee item quality or stability, nor the confidentiality of designs. Any finishing steps (e.g. removing rafts/supports, sanding, removing paper backing, etc.) is the responsibility of the user.

Device Details

• Lulzbot Taz 6
  • File Type Supported: .STL
  • Number of Printers: 6
  • Print Material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
  • Print Supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
  • Build size: 11 in x 11 in x 9.8 in (280mm x 280mm x 250mm)
  • Layer Resolution: Up to 0.2 mm (.008 in)
  • Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology
  • Manual
• Ultimaker 3
  • File Type Supported: .STL
  • Number of Printers: 1
  • Print Material: PLA (polylactic acid) plant-based plastic filament sold by the Makerspace
  • Print Supports: same material as the model, or PVA filament sold by the Makerspace
  • Build size: 7.8 x 8.5 x 11.8 inches (197 x 215 x 300 mm)
  • Layer Resolution: Up to 20 micron (0.001 inch)
  • Manual