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3D Printing at the Innovation Space: 3D Printers at HSHSL

How-To Guide for 3D Printing

3D Printers at HSHSL

Raise3D N2, Lulzbot Taz 5, and Afinia H480 are available. All three of them utilize the Fused deposition modeling method,

 

3D Printer Models

Maximum Build Size & Resolution

Each 3D printer has a different maximum size 3D model that it can print. They also have different resolutions, which determine the level of details of the 3D model.

  • Raise3D N2
    • Maximum build size: 305 x 305 x 305 mm (12 x 12 x 12 in)
    • Layer resolution: 0.01 ~ 0.25 mm
  • Lulzbot Taz 5
    • Maximum build size: 290 x 275 x 250 mm (11.4 x 10.8 x 9.8 in)
    • Layer resolution: 0.1 ~ 0.4 mm
  • Afinia H480
    • Maximum build size: 140 x 140 x 135 mm
    • Layer resolution: 0.15 ~ 0.40 mm

Printing Time

  • Most 3D printing jobs take longer than people expect.
  • From two to more than twelve hours depending on the size, complexity, and density of your model and the settings such as the printer speed and the infill ratio.
  • Many 3D print jobs fail due to a variety of reasons from design defects involving non-manifold geometry in a 3D model to technical problems with a 3D printer.
  • More time is required if those design defects need to be corrected and the print job has to be repeated.
  • Before repeating a failed print job, you may need to troubleshoot. This may add additional time until you get a successfully printed 3D model.

Software & File Type Compatible

Each 3D printer takes in a 3D model file (.STL). The proprietary driver application for each 3D printer slices the 3D model and creates g-codes, which tell the 3D printer which printer settings to use and where to position its printer heads for printing. For example, 3D model files in .X3G contains only those g-codes in the binary format.

Funding Notice

Modernization projects such as the Innovation Space initiative are made possible by the generosity of donors through the UMB Foundation. If you would like to support projects such as these please visit https://umaryland.givecorps.com/causes/714-hshl or contact us at (410) 706-7545.