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CCT419H - 3D printing at the UTM Library

3D printing at the UTM Library

3D printing is now available at the UTM Library.  Students in CCT419 can book time to print their 3d models by visiting this page https://library.utm.utoronto.ca/spaces/del and clicking on the Reservations by Request link on the top right.

Some notes about 3D printing:

  • Please limit model sizes to 10cm x 10cm x 10cm
  • Printing is free for academic purposes
  • Filament colours can be requested but not guaranteed
  • Recommended file types are .STL files
    • If there are issues with your file or file type, you will be contacted

You can book up to 4 hours for your print.  If you require more time, please let me know.  To estimate how long your print will take, you can use these tables as a reference:

Item: Mug

3D printed mug

 

Ultimaker S3

Ender 3

Size: 50mm x 50mm x 50mm
Infill: 20%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

1 hour 35 minutes

1 hour 45 minutes

Size: 60mm x 60mm x 60mm
Infill: 20%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

2 hours 30 minutes

3 hours

Size: 75mm x 75mm x 75mm
Infill: 10%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

4 hours

4 hours 45 minutes

Size: 75mm x 75mm x 75mm
Infill: 20%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

4 hours 15 minutes

5 hours

 

Item: Calibration cube

3D printed cube

 

Ultimaker S3

Ender 3

Size: 25mm x 25mm x 25mm
Infill: 20%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

1 hour

1 hour

Size: 40mm x 40mm x 40mm
Infill: 20%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

2 hours 45 minutes

3 hours

Size: 40mm x 40mm x 40mm
Infill: 10%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

2 hours 15 minutes

2 hours 30 minutes

Size: 50mm x 50mm x 50mm
Infill: 10%
Layer Height: 0.15mm

3 hours 45 minutes

4 hours 15 minutes

 

Some notes about 3D printing:

  • Printing is free for academic purposes
  • There is a limited variety of filament colours at any given time, however, white or black filament should always be available
    • You can paint your 3D prints afterwards

3D printing basics

3D design and printing workflow

Below are general steps used to create and print 3D models:

  1. Design a model in 3D design software like Tinkercad (web app) or Blender (download and install) or other design software.
    It is also possible to download already created 3D files at websites like Thingiverse where you can download and then modify the files in Tinkercad.
  2. Save or export your model as an STL - stereolithography file. 
  3. Open your STL file in a "slicer" program.  The UTM Library uses Ultimaker Cura for this.  When you slice a file, it prepares the model for printing.
  4. Send this new file to the printer and begin printing.
  5. Wait.
  6. If desired, finish file by sanding, painting, and protecting.

 

 

Video tutorials

Book a 3D printer

To book a 3D printer, click the link below. 

https://library.utm.utoronto.ca/spaces/del