3D Printing
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MakeICT maintains three separate 3D printers, a RepRap Mendel Prusa, an Ultimaker 2, and a Rostock Max V2. Full details and specifications can be found on the individual equipment pages.
| RepRap Prusa Mendel | Ultimaker 2 | Rostock Max v2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 180 x 180 x 100ish mm | 223 x 223 x 205 mm | 280 (circle) x 375 mm |
| Filament types | PLA | PLA, ABS, CPE | PLA, ABS |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 2.85 mm | 1.75 mm |
| X/Y resolution | 0.125 mm | 0.125 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Z resolution | .0039 mm | 0.04 mm | 0.125 mm |
| Nozzle diameter | 0.35 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.5 mm |
| Heated bed | No | Yes | Yes (it's slow!) |
Machine Access Policy
Use of the 3D printers requires attendance in a 3D printer certification workshop or certification from an approved peer-certifier.
- Any member who has been certified to use the 3D printer may peer-certify other members
- Certification instruction must at least include
- Fundamental knowledge of each printer's working principles
- Proper use and control of each printer
- Software workflow
- How to change filament
- How to pay for material
- Certification must be documented (link to instructions or form) prior to use
- List of 3D Printer Certified users is listed below
3D Printer Certified Users
| Name | Certification Date | Certified By |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Barr | ||
| Dominic Canare | ||
| Dustin Richey | ||
| James Lancaster | ||
| Jeff Eck | ||
| Kip Landwehr | ||
| Mike Doolittle | ||
| Sam McConnell | 2015-November-24 | Dominic Canare |
| Tom McGuire | ||
| Zach Puls | 2015-November-24 | Dominic Canare |
