UP Box 3D Printer

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Description

The UP Box 3D printer heats filament and then uses it to print objects layer by layer.

Uses

Makes three dimensional plastic forms using ABS or PLA plastic filaments.

Build area dimensions

255mm(W) x 205mm(D) x 205mm(H)

INTRODUCTION

If you are interested in producing 3D prints, please watch this tutorial on Lynda.com, ensure you have a valid error-free STL file, and bring it to a FabShop technician for discussion. The FabShop 3D printers will operate as a bureau service, effective Semester one 2018.

Filament

The UP Box 3D printers use 1.75mm PLA filament, and this is the only filament accepted for use in the FabShop. Prints are more likely to succeed with a high quality filament with a microscopically consistent thickness and composition. Choose filaments from a reputable supplier.

3D modelling skills

Doing any of the following courses at Lynda.com would be very useful in getting started with modelling for 3D printing:

Rhino 5 Essential Training (Rhino 5 is available to use via MyDesktop)

TinkerCAD: Modeling Custom Designs for 3D Printing (TinkerCAD is free to use online, no download necessary)

SOLIDWORKS 2014 Essential Training (Solidworks is available to use via MyDesktop)

Sculptris Essential Training (Sculptris is free to download.)

Preparing a 3D file for printing

STL (STL files can be converted from other 3D model file types, such as OBJ or 3DS using Netfabb).

Ensuring that a file is printable is your responsibility. The getting your file ready to print page provides step-by-step instructions to take your file from your 3D modelling program to a printable error-free STL file with Netfabb Studio Basic software. This software is free to download and is installed on the FabShop computers.

Further Information

Machine specifications can be found here. A FabShop technician can advise you with regards to file set up, material choice, and suitability of the UP Box 3D Printer for your work.

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