3D Printing Hub
3D Printing Hub
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To Schedule a 3D Print
To Schedule a 3D Print
Please email ndsuece@gmail.com with your .STL file and any specific requests for printing.
3D Printers
3D Printers
The two 3D printers we have are a uPrint Plus by Dimension and a MakerBot Replicator. Both of these printers are in ECE 221.
uPrint Plus Printer
uPrint Plus Printer
The uPrint Plus uses ABS plastic and has a build area of 7.75" x 7.75" x 5.75" (LxWxH).
This printer costs $5 per cubic inch of material used.
Will only accept .STL files.
Support material is different from build material and can be removed without affecting the part. Parts that need supports (small parts with things sticking out) are best made on this printer.
MakerBot Replicator
MakerBot Replicator
The MakerBot Replicator uses PLA plastic and has a build area of 9.9" x 7.8" x 5.9" (LxWxH).
This printer costs $1 per cubic inch of material used.
Will accept .STL, .OBJ, .THING, or .MAKERBOT files.
This printer has a minimum vertical resolution of 4 mils (100 microns) (fine). Also has a 11 mil (270 microns) (medium) and 13 mil (340 microns) (fast) setting. The smaller the vertical resolution, the slower the print will go.
Supports are made out of the build material. If supports are required, they will need to be broken off the part.
3D Modeling Software
Names are links to help pages for each software.
SolidWorks
- Tips for using SolidWorks
- Available in the ECE Computer Cluster in Room 121
- Available to purchase as Student Edition for $150
- License lasts for 1 year
- Very powerful, has a steeper learning curve than the other software
AutoDesk Software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360)
- Available FREE to students
- Inventor
- Similar to SolidWorks, but slightly less powerful with a slightly less steep learning curve
SketchUp
- Two versions, Make and Pro
- Comparison of the two versions
- Easy to use, especially for simple designs
- Tutorial Videos
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