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REFERENCE GUIDE What is 3D Printing? 3D printing is the process of making a physical object from a digital model. If you can imagine it, you can print it. HUNT LIBRARY MAKERSPACE 4th Floor of Hunt Library Semester Hours: Sunday–Friday: 2 – 7 p.m. D. H. HILL LIBRARY MAKERSPACE 1st Floor of D. H. Hill Library Semester Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. go.ncsu.edu/make Right: homo naledi bones printed in the makerspace, left: 3D printed geometry of a virus, NCSU Biology department THE LIBRARY MAKES IT HAPPEN. The NCSU Libraries supports students, faculty, and staff in learning about emerging technologies and bringing their creations to life. Visit the D. H. Hill Makerspace for hands-on access to making technologies, or visit the Hunt Library Makerspace to use our 3D printing service. EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS New to 3D printing? Want to learn more but not sure where to start or what you want to make? Library staff teach workshops on 3D design software and 3D printing technology at both Hunt and D. H. Hill Libraries. Drop by or visit our website for more details on upcoming workshops. QUESTIONS? If you’d like to learn more about 3D Printing at NCSU Libraries, contact us at [email protected] 3D PRINTING ALLOWS FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING OF IDEAS. Small 3D objects can be printed in short periods of time for minimal cost, allowing you to print, modify, and refine your design multiple times before arriving at a finished product. WHAT CAN I MAKE? The NC State community uses 3D printing for fun, for research, and everything in between. Rocket parts, iPhone cases, cell models, toys, and more have all been printed at the Hunt Library. Visit the D. H. Hill Makerspace or the Lawrence and Ella Apple Technology Showcase at Hunt Library to see more 3D printed objects from students, faculty, and staff. Why 3D Print? Sep 15, 2017
Transcript of REFERENCE GUIDE What is 3D Printing? is 3D... · 3D Printer options at Hunt: 1 UPrint professional...
REFERENCE GUIDE
What is 3D Printing?3D printing is the process of making a physical object from a digital model.
If you can imagine it, you can print it.
HUNT LIBRARY MAKERSPACE 4th Floor of Hunt Library
Semester Hours: Sunday–Friday: 2 – 7 p.m.
D. H. HILL LIBRARY MAKERSPACE 1st Floor of D. H. Hill Library
Semester Hours: Sunday–Thursday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
go.ncsu.edu/make
Right: homo naledi bones printed in the makerspace, left: 3D printed geometry of a virus, NCSU Biology department
THE LIBRARY MAKES IT HAPPEN.
The NCSU Libraries supports students, faculty, and staff in learning about emerging technologies and bringing their creations to life. Visit the D. H. Hill Makerspace for hands-on access to making technologies, or visit the Hunt Library Makerspace to use our 3D printing service.
EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
New to 3D printing? Want to learn more but not sure where to start or what you want to make? Library staff teach workshops on 3D design software and 3D printing technology at both Hunt and D. H. Hill Libraries. Drop by or visit our website for more details on upcoming workshops.
QUESTIONS?
If you’d like to learn more about 3D Printing at NCSU Libraries, contact us at [email protected]
3D PRINTING ALLOWS FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING OF IDEAS.
Small 3D objects can be printed in short periods of time for minimal cost, allowing you to print, modify, and refine your design multiple times before arriving at a finished product.
WHAT CAN I MAKE?
The NC State community uses 3D printing for fun, for research, and everything in between. Rocket parts, iPhone cases, cell models, toys, and more have all been printed at the Hunt Library. Visit the D. H. Hill Makerspace or the Lawrence and Ella Apple Technology Showcase at Hunt Library to see more 3D printed objects from students, faculty, and staff.
Why 3D Print?
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Tactile map for blind pedestrians, NCSU Institute for Transportation Research & Education
3D Printing with the Libraries STEP 1: GET A 3D MODEL
Design your own! go.ncsu.edu/tinkercad Create a free account for Tinkercad, an easy-to-learn 3D modeling software. For more complexity, try out Fusion 360, also free. Any other CAD software will also work.
Or find a free design with Thingiverse: www.thingiverse.com Browse, download, and remix thousands of 3D printed designs for free.
STEP 2: PRINT IT!
Once you’re ready to print, you’ll need to export a .STL file from the 3D design software you’re using. Bring your .STL file on a flash drive to the one of the Makerspaces during open hours.
PRINTING OPTION 1:DO IT YOURSELF AT THE D. H. HILL MAKERSPACE
Library staff can help you learn how to work with the printers and provide guidance on creating and working with files.
All Makerspace users must take the D. H. Hill Library Makerspace safety orientation before using any of our equipment. Check out the web page for details on upcoming sessions.
3D Printer options at D. H. Hill:
10 LulzBot Mini 3D printers Maximum object size: 6 x 6 x 6.2 in. Good for: Starting out, low-to-medium level of detail, inexpensive models Cost: Spools of filament start at $10.25 for 220g PLA plastic
PRINTING OPTION 2:USE OUR PRINT SERVICE AT THE HUNT LIBRARY MAKERSPACE
Library staff can help you decide which machine to use, tell you how much it will cost, and estimate how long it will take to print your model. Cost and time will depend on the size and desired quality level of your printed object.
3D Printer options at Hunt:
1 UPrint professional 3D printer Maximum object size: 8 x 8 x 6 in. Cost: $10 per cubic inch Good for: Serious printing, complex parts, high level of detail
2 LulzBot TAZ 6 3D Printers Maximum object size: 11 x 11 x 9.8 in. Cost: $.35 per gram of material Good for: Large designs, good level of detail
2 Formlabs Form 2 3D Printer Maximum object size: 5.7 x 5.7 x 6.9 in.
Good for: Very high level of detail, small parts, clear parts
More Making at D. H. Hill The D. H. Hill Library Makerspace also has 3D
scanners, a laser cutter, sewing machines and more available to help bring your designs to life.
Want Hands-on Access?
Take an orientation at the D. H. Hill Makerspace.
