3D Printing
What is 3D Printing?
It is the process of taking a digital image and using a 3D printer to build up layers to produce a three dimensional object.
At the main library our available machines and maximum dimensions:
LulzBot Taz 6 – 280mm x 280mm x 250mm (11” x 11” x 9.8”)
LulzBot Mini – 152mmx152mmx158mm (6” x 6” x 6.2”)
LulzBot Mini 2 – 160mm x 160mm x 180mm (6.30″ x 6.30″ x 7.09″)
What filament do we use:
2.85mm PLA (Polylactic Acid) – This filament starts out as a starch that is extracted from plants, goes through a fermentation process to create a product that resembles petroleum-based plastic.
Where to find prints:
Thingiverse.com – A site containing objects for 3D printers, CNC machines, and laser cutters.
Cults3d.com – A site for 3D models for 3D printers
You can also visit Tinkercad.com to create your own digital object for printing.
Cost for printing:
Free, but with limitations.
Click here to review the 3d Printing Policy
To submit a file for printing, email the following information to 3ddedham@minlib.net:
Email subject: 3D Print Request
Name
Email Address
Library Card Number
Short description of the object
Attach the .STL file
Please note, all items will be printed with grey filament unless a 2.85mm PLA filament spool is provided by the requestor. Printed supports will be left on the object. We will email the patron when the item is ready for pickup.