3D Printing Options
Find the right 3D printer for your job.
3D Printing with FabLab
FabLab offers two options for 3D printing: HP Jet Fusion (captures very fine detail, does not require supports, but more expensive) and SLA Resin printing (captures fine detail, requires supports, more affordable). To 3D print with us, you'll need to nest your closed polysurfaces or meshes within the print volume of your chosen machine in our Rhino template. Two examples are shown below:
Download 3D Printing Template file here:
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FDM (Makerbot) 3D printing is offered at the NExT Lab, not the Fab Lab.
Outcome Examples
Printer Parameters
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Print Material | HP 3D High Reusability CB PA 12 (Thermoplastic) |
Build Area | 332 W x 190 D x 248 H (mm) |
Supports Needed | No |
Resolution | Fine detail and high dimensional accuracy |
Surface Finish | Textured |
Colour | Full colour, Black or White |
Strength | Engineering grade parts |
Cost | $$$ Use the price estimation tool on our job submission platform to get an idea of the cost of your job |
Once you have chosen the right printer for your job, you can use the Quick Start Guide to prepare and submit your file:
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