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3D Printing
3D printing is the process of taking a virtual 3D object and making it a tangible object. 3D printers use an additive process of laying multiple layers on top of each other to build the object. 3D printing is a type of rapid prototyping, printed items usually need some type of finishing.
There is a charge of $2 for (up to) the first 20 grams plus an additional $.10 per gram for each gram over 20 grams of material printed. Costs of prints will be charged to your account, or paid in cash, at pickup.
Nicholson Library has a Lulzbot Taz 6 and uses PLA plastic, polylactic acid, as the printing material.
Stop by the library to see the colors currently available.
You will usually get your print within a week. Staffing is limited and prints can take a while to print.
Schedule an appointment with ems@linfield.edu to bring your .stl file to the library. After we look at your project we will provide you with a cost and time estimate.
Tips, Tool & Tricks for 3D printing - Oregon State Univeristy has a great page with tips & tricks
Printable area: 280 mm x 280 mm x 250 mm (11.02 in x 11.02 in x 9.8 in) L x W x H. This is the maximum size of a print.
All prints will be printed at a resolution of .25 mm unless otherwise specified, The higher the resolution the longer the print time.
All prints will be printed at 20% infill unless otherwise specified.
Single color printing.
Contact Educational Media Services at ems@linfield.edu with further questions.