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3DLab

Note: You must have either taken 3D101 or performed the 3D Printer Acceleration Assessment to use the 3D printers.

General Guidelines

Printers may be used only for lawful purposes. Members are not 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. This includes weapons or life-like replicas, parts of weapons, ammunition, and defensive as well as offensive weapons. If you aren’t sure what constitutes a weapon, please consult the FabLab Area Lead
  • obscene or otherwise inappropriate for our working environment.

Rules

DO

  • DO inspect the 3D printer for any damaged wiring and safeguards. Do not use the printer if problems are found.
  • DO clean up after yourself.
  • DO report to the FabLab Area Lead if there are equipment errors, concerns, incidents and near-misses.
  • DO inform the FabLab Area Lead if equipment or common tools are missing from their home.
  • DO review product Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) for material specific safety information before using anything in the 3D printer.

DON'T

  • DON'T use the 3D printers unless you have been trained.
  • DON'T leave materials or tools laying out near or on the 3D printers. Example — leaving filament inside the printer or scraps from previous prints
  • DON'T attempt to modify or perform repairs on any equipment. Only the FabLab Area Lead, and those approved, are allowed to do so.
  • DON'T use any material not approved for use. Any materials not approved must be documented, reviewed and approved by the FabLab Area Lead.

Equipment

Approved Materials

  • PLA
  • HTPLA
  • PETG

What is Not Approved?

  • ANY material that includes additives such as carbon fiber, glass fiber, etc. (This list is NOT exhaustive. If you're unsure, consult with the FabLab Area Lead.)
  • ANY high temperature material, requiring above 240°C (464°F). (Printers are not capable of high temperature materials and could cause caustic off-gassing. Any use of high temperature material is subject to immediate privilege loss.)
  • ABS (Currently under progress, enclosure required.)
  • PC