3D Printing at The Advanced Output Center
The AOC’s 3D printers are open to all currently enrolled students, faculty and staff at SAIC. While there is no authorization required, users must have a good understanding of 3D solid modeling in order to prepare files correctly. 3D printing is a technician-run service. [more]
Remember, when using the online order forms you must be logged into your SAIC Google account.
Self Service 3D Printing | |
| Self service 3D printing will be unavailable from April 22nd to May 13th so we can focus completely on printing orders in Papercut. To 3D print you'll need to submit an order to us via Papercut or self service 3D printing is also available at 280 Digital Fabrication Studio. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. |
Get Certified For Ultimaker Self Service Printing
Book Slice Review to use self-service Ultimaker printers.
Notice: To use self-service 3D printing at the AOC, you must make an appointment to have your Cura slice file reviewed. You must already be certified and your files must already be sliced before making this appointment.
Job Submission through Papercut
Note: You must be on campus or use VPN to access the Job Submission page. You will also need to complete this tutorial agreement before you can pay for orders. Make sure each separate physical part is a separate STL file before submission.
Guides
Model Preparation in Rhino
Netfabb Repair
Autodesk Meshmixer
Pre-processing your files for F370
Pre-processing your files for Formlabs
Geomagic Information
| FORMLABS | ORDER FORM VPN Required |
|---|---|
| Location | AOC, 1232 Sullivan. |
| Access | Technician-run; Pre-processed files are submitted online through the AOC website with a completed order form; Open to all SAIC community (students, faculty, staff, alumni). |
| File Types | Solid STL files with each physical part exported as a separate file. |
| Max Build Size | 5.7" x 5.7" x 6.9" |
| Build Resolutions | 0.025mm, 0.05mm, 0.1mm *varies by material |
| Design Specs | For more detailed info on designing for the Formlabs, visit our design specs page here. |
| Materials | Acrylic-like plastic in white, gray, black, clear, and custom colors. Dark gray flexible. Teal ABS-like plastic. White rigid. Blue Draft. Translucent durable and elastic. Gray-pro. |
| Build Options | Solid only. To save money, shell parts in Meshmixer. |
| Pricing | $0.40/milliliter |
| Job Turnaround | Varies greatly depending on size and shape of model, color choice and queue length. Check with a lab technician for an estimate. |
| F370 | ORDER FORM VPN Required |
|---|---|
| Location | AOC, 1232 Sullivan. |
| Access | Technician-run; Pre-processed files are submitted online through the AOC website with a completed order form; Open to all SAIC community (students, faculty, staff, alumni). |
| File Types | Solid STL files with each physical part exported as a separate file. Files should be pre-processed in GrabCAD prior to submission. |
| Max Build Size | 14" x 10" x 14" |
| Build Resolutions | 0.127mm, 0.178mm, 0.254mm, 0.330mm |
| Design Specs | For more detailed info on designing for the F370, visit our design specs page here. |
| Materials | ABS plastic in white, ivory, grey, black, blue, red, orange, yellow, or green ASA plastic in white or black PC-ABS in black Sandable & machinable, with good impact resistance |
| Build Options | Solid interior (stronger, more expensive and longer build time) High Density sparse interior (less strength than solid, slightly cheaper) Low Density strong interior (less strength than high density but double thick walls compared to low density sparse. Save money but keep some strength) Low Density sparse interior (less strength than high density, cheaper, quicker build time) |
| Pricing | Modeling Material: $4.50/in³ Support Material: $4.50/in³ Build Base: $0.40/2″x2″ square (Prices can be estimated in GrabCAD) ArtiCard only, payable on job pickup. |
| Job Turnaround | Varies greatly depending on size and shape of model, color choice and queue length. Check with a lab technician for an estimate. |
| Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S5 | ORDER FORM VPN Required |
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| Location | AOC, 1232 Sullivan. |
| Access | Both Self-Service and Technician-run available; Pre-processed files are submitted online through the AOC website with a completed order form; Open to all SAIC community (students, faculty, staff, alumni). |
| File Types | Solid STL files with each physical part exported as a separate file. |
| Max Build Size | Ultimaker S3: 9" x 7.4" x 7.9" Ultimaker S5: 13" x 9.4" x 11.8" |
| Build Resolutions | 0.2mm 0.15mm 0.1mm |
| Materials | PLA Plastic in White or Black |
| Build Options | Gradual (auto thickens in small areas but uses sparse pattern inside for a lower cost) 10% infill 20% infill |
| Pricing | Modeling Material: $0.05 per gram |
| Job Turnaround | Varies greatly depending on size and shape of model, color choice and queue length. Check with a lab technician for an estimate. |
Questions? Email advancedoutput@saic.edu