3D Printing
3D printers use digital models to create three-dimensional objects by depositing plastic filament (PLA) one layer at a time in a process called fused deposition modeling. This page will let STEM Lab/Makerspace users know how to begin designing and how to order a print.
3D printers use digital models to create three-dimensional objects by depositing plastic filament (PLA) one layer at a time in a process called fused deposition modeling. This page will let STEM Lab/Makerspace users know how to begin designing and how to order a print.
3D Designing: We recommend students begin with Tinkercad software to design their projects.
1. Create an account. They are Free!!!! (Teachers can create class groups so you can monitor student work.)
2. For students under age 13, you will need either a class code or parent permission & email
3. To learn how to use Tinkercad, click on Learn in the upper right corner.
4. Need ideas? The Gallery in the top right will help!
5. Create!
2. For students under age 13, you will need either a class code or parent permission & email
3. To learn how to use Tinkercad, click on Learn in the upper right corner.
4. Need ideas? The Gallery in the top right will help!
5. Create!
And who says K-2 students can't 3D print!!!!! We can create a 3D print from their drawings!!!
3D Printing Policies:
To get an item printed, please fill out the Print Request Form and submit to Ms. Snyder.
1. The STEM Lab's 3D printer may only be used for lawful purposes. No one is permitted to create material that is:
2. The STEM Lab reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request
3. The STEM Lab cannot guarantee model quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Responsibility for removing rafts and supports is up to the user.
4. Only designated, trained teachers, staff and Master Makers will have hands-on access to the 3D printer.
5. The 3D printing queue is prioritized based on factors like academic priority, class due dates, reprints, and other issues as they arise.
Printing Turnaround Time
Printing times vary based on size, complexity, and any backlog
Cost:
Projects for academic classes have no charge. Teacher must verify it is a class project print.
$.25/gram of filament ($1 minimum)
Cost includes object, rafts and supports. Total cost is determined once the order is complete. An estimate for your project can be given prior to printing.
To get an item printed, please fill out the Print Request Form and submit to Ms. Snyder.
1. The STEM Lab's 3D printer may only be used for lawful purposes. No one is permitted to create material that is:
- Prohibited by local, state or federal law
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses and immediate threat to the well-being of others
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate for the library/school environment
- In violation of another's intellectual property rights. For example, you cannot reproduce materials subject to copyright, patent, or trademark protection.
2. The STEM Lab reserves the right to refuse any 3D print request
3. The STEM Lab cannot guarantee model quality or stability, nor confidentiality of designs. Responsibility for removing rafts and supports is up to the user.
4. Only designated, trained teachers, staff and Master Makers will have hands-on access to the 3D printer.
5. The 3D printing queue is prioritized based on factors like academic priority, class due dates, reprints, and other issues as they arise.
Printing Turnaround Time
Printing times vary based on size, complexity, and any backlog
Cost:
Projects for academic classes have no charge. Teacher must verify it is a class project print.
$.25/gram of filament ($1 minimum)
Cost includes object, rafts and supports. Total cost is determined once the order is complete. An estimate for your project can be given prior to printing.