About 3D Printing
3D printing is one of the newest technologies in the Makerspace. First, a 3D model is created using any of the software packages available on the market. The model's file is then sent to the printer, which reads the file and prepares to print. A solid material is heated to turn it into a liquid, which is placed onto the build plate. A 3-dimensional object is built up layer by layer guided by a computer. The finished print is then ready for use or further processing, depending on the design.
If you've never 3D printed before or would like us to validate a model, please fill out the 3D Print Request Form below. There are many factors that go into a successful 3D print, but the Makerspace staff is available to guide you every step of the way.
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Ultimaker S5
From the manufacturer
Easily 3D print larger parts with world-leading material compatibility, an award-winning touch interface, and filament run-out detection.
From the manufacturer
- Geared feeder
- Heated build plate
- Touchscreen
- Network connectivity
- Dual extrusion
- Swappable print cores
- Filament flow sensor
- Composite and metal compatibility
- Larger build volume
From the manufacturer
Dimensions |
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Build Volume |
330 x 240 x 300 mm (13 x 9.4 x 11.8 inches) |
Assembled dimensions |
495 x 585 x 780 mm (19.5 x 23 x 30.7 inches) |
Print technology |
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) |
Compatible filament diameter |
2.85 mm |
Weight |
20.6 kg (45.4 lbs) |
Maximum power output | |
Printer Properties |
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Layer resolution |
0.25 mm nozzle: 150 - 60 micron 0.4 mm nozzle: 200 - 20 micron 0.6 mm nozzle: 300 - 20 micron 0.8 mm nozzle: 600 - 20 micron |
XYZ resolution |
6.9, 6.9, 2.5 micron |
Feeder type | Dual-geared feeder, reinforced for composite materials |
Display |
4.7-inch (11.9 cm) color touchscreen |
Print core replacement |
Swappable print cores |
Nozzle diameters |
0.25 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm |
Operation parameters |
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Build speed |
< 24 mm³/s |
Nozzle temperature |
180 - 280 °C |
Nozzle heat-up time |
< 2 minutes |
Operating sound | < 50 dBA |
Build plate leveling | Advanced active leveling |
Build plate | 20 - 140 °C heated glass build plate |
Build plate heat-up time | < 4 minutes (from 20 to 60 °C) |
Operating ambient temperature | 15 - 32 °C (59 - 90 °F) |
Non-operating temperature | 0 - 32 °C (32 - 90 °F) |
Pricing
The cost of 3D printing is 5 cents/gram. There is no charge for projects under 20 grams for students. 3D printing is free for faculty members of VC/UHV if it's used for academic purposes.
Community users will be asked to place a deposit on any items over $20.
The UHV Library recognizes the limitations of 3D printing technology and does not guarantee that the objects printed will be fit for any particular purpose.