How to Do 3D Printing: Using the 3D Printing Service

You can book a consultation session with staff to submit a 3D print request or to learn more about 3D printing technologies.

For setting up a consultation session, please use the booking system to reserve a time.

First 10 grams= $30;

Every subsequent 5 grams = $5;

Example:

A model of 18 grams charges $40 i.e.

$30 (first 10g) + $5 (subsequent 5g) + $5 (subsequent 5g) = $40.

The Library reserves the right to refuse any request for 3D printing if there is in doubt that the 3D model may infringe copyright, or the 3D model is incomplete or an undesirable item.

The Library provides no cash refunds on the 3D printing service.

2014 / 2016

Last updated: 24 August 2016 

A. Submit Print Request

1. Bring complete build model(s) in STL format on a flash drive to the Learning Garden Help Desk during service hours.
2. Each request can print a maximum of 3 models provided that the total size of model does not exceed the maximum build size of the 3D printer.
3. Staff will ask what build size, density and layer thickness needed for the 3D model. They will verify your model(s) and complete a 3D Print Request form with print charge and time for you.
4. Staff will add your print file to the printing queue and estimate the pickup time for you. If there is a high demand of print requests, the Library may group multiple print files together and schedule one print per day.
5. Staff will complete a cost slip with print charge for you. Bring the slip and pay the print charge at the circulation counter on G/F of the University Library. Circulation counter will issue a receipt to you.
6. Return the receipt to the Help Desk for collecting your printed object(s).

B. Collect Printed Object

Printed object(s) must be picked up within 7 days during service hours. You must present your CU Link card, the user copy of the print request form and the receipt to the Help Desk in person for collecting your printed object(s).

C. Remove Support Materials

A toolkit, including clamp, gloves, forceps & putty knife, can be borrowed at the Help Desk to cleanly remove rafts and support materials of your printed objects.