3D Printing Services
The D+TL is closed for the winter holidays. Our services will resume on Monday, January 13th, 2025.
3D Printing at the LAB
We provide FDM, SLA and SLS 3D printing services for staff, students, and faculty of The Creative School. All 3D printing services are carried out by LAB staff at either our at 3D print facility in SID-104 or DCC-B31. 3D printing files are processed daily on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The Lab will email patrons once their submitted files are processed and ready for payment/pick up! This email will include the service fees due. You must pay for your 3D printing fees using your University OneCards (students) or CashCards (faculty/staff) at the time of your pick-up.
We have a range of resources to help you prepare your files and plan your projects.
Materials & Pricing
| 3D Printing Type | Material | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | PLA (Polylactic Acid) Filament - Black, White, Red, Blue, Random (unspecified). PLA is a biopolymer plastic. It cannot be recycled or composted in municipal waste management systems. Dispose of PLA 3D printing waste in your household garbage. |
$ 0.15 per gram |
| Stereolithography (SLA) | Standard Resin - White, Clear Castable Wax Resin* - Blue SLA resin 3D prints cannot be recycled in municipal waste streams. Dispose of resin SLA 3D printing waste in your household garbage. Learn more here (external link) . |
$ 0.45 per gram of standard resin. *$ 0.90 per gram of Castable Wax resin. |
| Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Nylon Powder - Dark Grey (SLS printing) SLS nylon 3D prints cannot be recycled in municipal waste streams. Dispose of sintered nylon powder 3D prints in your household garbage. Learn more here (external link) . |
$ 0.50 per gram + $7.00 service fee |
FDM Printer Specifications
Bambu Lab - P1P
Maximum build volume of 10" x 10" x 10" (256 x 256 x 256 mm)
Nozzle diameter of 0.4mm
Layer height of 0.2mm*
Infill of 10%*
*Unless otherwise specified
SLA Printer Specifications
Formlabs - Form 3
Maximum build volume of 5.7” x 5.7” x 7.2” (145 x 145 x 185 mm)
Layer height of 0.1mm*
SLA 3D prints are solid objects without infill
*Unless otherwise specified
SLS Printer Specifications
Formlabs - Fuse 1
Maximum build volume of 6.3" × 6.3" × 11.6" (159 × 159 × 295 mm)
Layer height of 0.1mm
SLS 3D prints are solid objects without infill patterns
Frequently Asked Questions about our 3D Printing Services
How long will it take for my Service Bureau submission to be ready?
We process Service Bureau submissions on a first-come-first-served basis. We do not guarantee turnaround times as they vary depending on the time of year. The last month of each semester is our busiest time of year. In all cases we recommend you provide us with at least 1-2 weeks of lead time to process your submission. We do not offer rush jobs.
How much will my Service Bureau submission cost?
We don’t offer estimates for Service Bureau submissions.
For 3D printing: final cost is determined by the amount of printing material used (in grams). You can get an idea of the final cost by previewing your model in a slicing software. To read more about this, (PDF file) click here.
Where can I find more resources on 3D Printing?
Head over to our 3D printing resources page!