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 request a consultation using the link 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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Click here to submit a file for 3D printing. | Click here to request a 3D Printing consultation. |
Pricing
Customer Type | Charge / gram of printed filament |
UHV/VC Students, Faculty, and staff | $0.05 * |
Non-affiliates and community members | $0.10 ** |
* There is no charge for projects under 20 grams for students.
** 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.
What does resolution mean?
In 3D Printing resolution refers to how tall each layer is. The smaller the layer the more detail comes out in the finished print. The Ultimaker S5 has the following resolutions available:
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) |