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3D Printing

3d printing


Printer Type UNO Community Cost Dimensions Material
Lulzbot Taz 6 $.15/gram 280 mm (x) x
280 mm (y) x
250 mm (z)*
ABS, PLA
Lulzbot Mini 2 $.15/gram 150 mm (x) x
150 mm (y) x
150 mm (z)
ABS, PLA, TPU
Prusa i3 MKS3 $.15/gram

210 mm (x) x
210 mm (y) x
250 mm (z)*

PLA
Form 3 $.65/mL^

140 mm (x) x
140 mm (y) x
180 mm (z)

Resin

Our Lulzbot and Prusa printers operate by melting and depositing plastic filament in layers on a flat surface. These printers and this process is great for basic shape prototypes, solid objects, and experimentation. Most projects should choose PLA, a corn-based easy-print plastic. Projects needing a robust structural part that may be put under high temperature stress should choose petrol-based ABS filament. Small parts, details, text, and fine edges may be lost when printing on a Lulzbot, and we may suggest our Form3.

The Form3 is a liquid resin printer meant for professional prototyping, medical and dental applications, jewelry, and fine-art production. It uses a laser to harden liquid resin at micron scale. This process is slower and more expensive than filament printing, but can achieve projects not possible otherwise. Resin prints, even with UV curing, are harder but more brittle than plastic and should not be used directly under operational stress, but are perfect candidates for molding and casting!

None of our materials or processes should be considered food-safe.

Submit requests as STL files. Prints take an average of 3-5 business days. Prints not picked up within 10 days of completion are subject to a fine on the patron's library account. Prints remaining after 30 days will be fined and the print recycled.

*Requests within these dimensions may need to be sized smaller due to operation-time limitations.

^To account for minimum resin material use to fill the flexvat reservoir for any project started, all SLA resin prints will have a base cost of $1.00 per item in addition to the volumetric measurement of the object printed.

Requests made by non-UNO community members as denoted by requests received from a non-UNO email will be charged an additional +$0.10 per unit for materials.


CPL Filament Stock

Typically Available PLA Colors: Black, White, LulzGreen

Typically Available ABS Colors: Black, White, LulzGreen

Typically Available NinjaFlex/TPU Colors: Black, Blue, Red


CPL Resin Stock

All resin prints will be processed in Formlabs Standard gray or clear. Due to inconsistencies of outcome and formulation, all other resin colors have been eliminated from CPL use.

Given the popularity of sending in Heroforge figures for resin-printing, 30mm scale figures with a 1 inch base will be charged a flat starting rate of $6.00 per figurine. Larger sized units or hyper-detailed elements requiring significant supports (as per Heroforge 2.0) will be charged per additional mL used. This will allow us to continue offering industry-grade prints at non-profit prices for all patrons interested in the process for personal use.


Start Your 3D Project

Take note of our policies for 3D printing.

Choose the file you want to have printed. 3D models can be found here:

  • Thingiverse: This site offers free 3D models available for download.
  • Yeggi: This site is a compilation of 3D model sites. Many are free, but some require payment.

Want to create your own file?

Pick Up Your Completed 3D Print

Lab staff will contact you when the print is finished. 3D printed items can be picked up at the Circulation Desk in the library. Cash, credit, and MavCARD are accepted.


Create Your Own 3D Models

See 3D Printer Details

Type

Availability

Notes

TinkerCAD

Available in
browser

Basic, Easy-to-use; good for beginners

SketchUP

Available in
the CPL

Offers more control,but still a good place for beginners.

Autodesk Suite

Available in
the CPL and for download

Complex. Allows for the most control and development
of the models, but most difficult to use. Suite includes
popular software such as Inventor, Maya, and 3DS Max.
Free one-year licenses for students.

Blender

Available for
download
A less user friendly version of Maya. For those who want
complex 3D modeling but do not have access to Maya.

Scanning an Object in 3D

Create a high detail 3D model of objects up to 12" tall by using our NextEngine 3D scanner.

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  • Set up an appointment to come in and prep the model to be scanned.
  • Allow at least one full week for us to scan, fuse, and clean up the model.
  • Digital files will be emailed to you as a OneDrive access link.
  • Request your files or a 3D printed version to take a mini figurine with you.

Questions? Contact lab staff and we can help you with your project.

The CPL is unable to take appointments for, or complete, large object or 3D full-body scans. We hope to again offer this in the future as part of our continued expansion of available technology.

Policies for 3D Printing

The library's printers, and all other systems, may be used only for lawful purposes. Patrons will not be permitted to use the 3D printers to create material that is:

  • Prohibited by local, state or federal law.
  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others. (Such use may violate the terms of use of the manufacturer.)
  • Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library environment.
  • In violation of another's intellectual property rights. For example, the printers will not be used to reproduce material that is subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.

Additionally:

  • Patrons must comply with the University of Nebraska Memorandum 16: Policy for Responsible Use of University Computers and Information Systems.
  • The library does not offer mass printing and may not be able to accommodate requests for larger objects.
  • The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request.
  • Creative Production Lab services are not available for commissioned work and profit enterprises.
  • Functionality, fitting, and finish will be the responsibility of the patron after the CPL presents a known-good, static object printed from a patron’s files. The UNO CPL hopes to be of any help in guiding patrons to that point.
  • Prints not picked up within one week of completion are subject to a fine on the patron's library account. Prints not picked up after the end of a semester will have a fine placed on the patron account and the print will be recycled.

For additional information, please view our Policy Document.


SUBMIT YOUR 3D PRINT NOW

Monday - Thursday

9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Friday and Sunday

By appointment only. Make an Appointment


Contact Us

Creative Production Lab
248 CL
Phone: 402.554.2542
Email: unolibrarycpl@unomaha.edu

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