{"id":5797,"date":"2023-09-27T10:55:54","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T14:55:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mae\/?page_id=5797"},"modified":"2025-07-09T15:14:14","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T19:14:14","slug":"3d-printing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mae\/3d-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"3D Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-max  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n                    \n                    \n            \n    <div class=\"cu-wideimage relative flex items-center justify-center mx-auto px-8 overflow-hidden md:px-16 rounded-xl not-prose  my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 bg-opacity-50 bg-cover bg-cu-black-50 py-24 md:py-28 lg:py-36 xl:py-48\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/FED_AlumniNetworking_09_2023-13.jpg); background-position: 50% 50%;\">\n\n                    <div class=\"absolute top-0 w-full h-screen\" style=\"background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0.600);\"><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"relative z-[2] max-w-4xl w-full flex flex-col items-center gap-2 cu-wideimage-image cu-zero-first-last\">\n            <header class=\"mx-auto mb-6 text-center text-white cu-pageheader cu-component-updated cu-pageheader--center md:mb-12\">\n\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold mb-2 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] cu-pageheader--center text-center mx-auto after:left-px\">\n                        3D Printing\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                            <\/header>\n        <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"notice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Effective May 2024, all new 3D Printing requests must be submitted through QReserve. See the links below to access the site.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Additive Manufacturing Lab is located in Room 2521 of the Engineering Design Centre (EDC) and offers 3D printing services to students and staff from the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED). From simple materials like PLA to specialized materials like Nylon, the print lab is capable of meeting most projects\u2019 needs. Want to get your part printed? Learn how below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EDC 2521 Drop-in hours:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Day\/time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Consultations<\/strong><\/td><td>Mon\/Wed\/Fri 1:30 PM \u2013 3:30 PM<br>\nTue\/Thu 8:30 AM \u2013 11:30 AM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-processing table<\/strong><\/td><td>Mon-Fri 8:30 AM \u2013 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM \u2013 3:30 PM<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hours subject to staff availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/access.qreserve.com\/carletonfed\">Access QReserve<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All print submissions undergo staff review and approval prior to being accepted. Price rates vary with machine and material \u2013 submit a print request to receive a quote, or book a consultation* below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"book-a-consultation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/my.qreserve.com\/reservable\/e2krlgd2htfzi35mnpfhvybn56vttoot7iwl0\">Book a Consultation <\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><em>*You must already be registered on the QReserve site for the above link to work.<br>\nUse the \u201cAccess QReserve\u201d button at the top of the page if you\u2019re not!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees may be waived for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FED Teaching (e.g. coursework, Capstones)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FED Extracurriculars (registered CSES clubs and engineering competition teams)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FED Outreach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Common materials (TPU, PLA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Fees will&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong> be waived for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research (FED and non-FED)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All research prints must have faculty approval in writing and a valid fund number provided in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized materials (e.g. PEI, PEEK)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch\/high-quantity prints<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the full 3D Printing Policy <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/mae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/117\/EDC-3D-Printing-Policy-REV1-6Dec2023-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"submitting-print-requests\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submitting Print Requests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All print requests must be submitted through QReserve.&nbsp;Some other things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>All submissions must include the name and approval of your supervisor\/team lead.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Personal projects are excepted from this rule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name your file(s) with \u201cGroupName\/ClassCode\u201d-\u201cYourName\u201d-\u201cPartName\u201d-\u201cMaterial\u201d-\u201cDate\u201d\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>E.g. \u201cFSAE-JohnSmith-Housing-PLA-Jan-25-2024\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double check your model after exporting to ensure that it exported correctly and is of the desired resolution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not submit full assemblies or include external components like motors and bolts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waiting times can vary with demand \u2013 if you need your part by certain date, make sure to submit it well in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"priority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priority<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Print jobs are fulfilled on a first-come first-serve basis based on the following priority:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Urgent teaching lab\/facility maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate coursework (including Capstones and design courses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular teaching lab maintenance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extracurricular projects (including student teams like FSAE and CU InSpace)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"printers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Printer Name<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Build Volume (X x Y x Z mm)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>3D Systems Figure 4 Standalone<\/td><td>Resin<\/td><td>124.8 x 70.2 x 196<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stratasys F370CR<\/td><td>FDM<\/td><td>355 x 254 x 355<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stratasys Fortus 250mc<\/td><td>FDM<\/td><td>254 x 254 x 304.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Original PrusaXL 3D Printer<\/td><td>FDM<\/td><td>360 x 360 x 360<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>I want to slice my print model myself \u2013 what should I use?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Parts must be configured by staff to print correctly on the departmental machines, but you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/page\/prusaslicer_424\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrusaSlicer<\/a> \u2013 a free and open-source tool \u2013 to analyze your part beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>How long will it take to print my submission?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Print times depend on a number of factors, including the part complexity, machine, material selection, workload, and staff availability. If you have a critical part you need made by a certain deadline, it is your responsibility to submit it well in advance of when you need it!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"not-prose cu-quote cu-component-spacing\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>I am outside of FED. Can I still submit a print request?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Non-FED Teaching and Extracurriculars may be eligible for fee waivers and are welcome to submit print requests, but are subject to prior discussion and review with FED management. Non-FED staff and students are recommended to first visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.carleton.ca\/services\/3d-printing\">MacOdrum Library<\/a>, which offers free 3D printing to all faculties.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Notice Effective May 2024, all new 3D Printing requests must be submitted through QReserve. See the links below to access the site. The Additive Manufacturing Lab is located in Room 2521 of the Engineering Design Centre (EDC) and offers 3D printing services to students and staff from the Faculty of Engineering and Design (FED). 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