3D Printing
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About
3D printing is an additive manufacturing process that allows for the creation of real-world, tangible objects from 3D virtual models. MakeICT maintains three separate 3D printers, a RepRap Prusa Mendel, 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 | 0.1 mm |
| Z resolution | .0039 mm | 0.04 mm | 0.0125 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
