3D Printing and Resin Printing
Getting Started with
3D Printing:
The basic requirements to 3D print is to take the 3D printing workshop.
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One of the most popular 3D printers on the market, this printer excels at printing with PLA material. The MIX has 18 of these printers available for use.
Number Available: 16
Equipment Specs: 220mm x 220mm x 250 mm build volume.
Materials: Capable of printing in PLA and PETG 1.75 mm filament, but PLA is recommended.
Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.
Ultimaker Cura is recommended to use for slicing.
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This version of the Ender 3 features a direct drive extruder, which allows for greater success when printing with flexible filaments like TPU
Number available: 2
Equipment Specs: 220mm x 220mm x 250 mm build volume.
Materials: TPU (standard), PLA or PETG. 1.75 mm filament diameter
Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.
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Featuring dual extruders, a fully enclosed build chamber, and access to the Ultimaker materials catalog. These printers excel when used for demanding engineering purposes.
These printers are reserved for class and research projects, and require the use of Ultimaker branded filament.
Number available:
(1) Ultimaker S3
(1) Ultimakers S5
Materials: See the Ultimaker materials library here:
Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.
Getting Started with Resin Printing:
Resin printing requires both the 3d printing and the resin printing workshop
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Number Available: 16
Equipment Specs: 220mm x 220mm x 250 mm build volume.
Materials: Capable of printing in PLA and PETG 1.75 mm filament, but PLA is recommended.
Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.