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[[File:Utlimaker S5.jpg|thumb|Ultimaker S5 for large-scale FDM printing.]]
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3D Printing or additive manufacturing is the process of creating physical 3D objects from a digital model. We use Fused Deposition Modelling printing (FDM) technology for printing 3D models into physical objects. This is available to all students in DBE.  
3D Printing or additive manufacturing is the process of creating physical 3D objects from a digital model. We use Fused Deposition Modelling printing (FDM) technology for printing 3D models into physical objects. This is available to all students in DBE.  


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Learn more about [[Inductions and training|Makerspace inductions]].  
Learn more about [[Inductions and training|Makerspace inductions]].  


The [[About Makerspace|DBE Makerspace]] contains 22 3D printers. You can also access 3D printers in the 202 Digital Modelling Workshop.
The [[About Makerspace|DBE Makerspace]] contains 22 3D printers. You can also access 3D printers in the [[About Digital Modelling|202 Digital Modelling Workshop]].


== Specifications ==
== Specifications ==
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!Build Volume
!Build Volume
!No. of Extruders
!No. of Extruders
!Resolution
!Resolution (layer height)
!Location
!Location
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|2
|2
|0.1 – 0.2mm
|0.1 – 0.2mm
|202 Digital Modelling
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|Ultimaker S7
|2
|330 x 240 x 300mm
|2
|0.06 - 0.4mm
|202 Digital Modelling
|202 Digital Modelling
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=== Materials Available ===
=== Materials Available ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Material (click to view SDS)
!Material
!Description
!Description
!Available Colours
!Available Colours
!Suitable printers
|-
|-
|PLA (polylactic acid)
|PLA (polylactic acid)
|Good for most 3D print projects. Easy to print, with relatively high strength, low thermal expansion and good adhesion, but low heat resistance
|Good for most 3D print projects. Easy to print, with relatively high strength, low thermal expansion and good adhesion, but low heat resistance
|White, pearl white, black, transparent, silver, grey, blue, green, teal, purple, red, orange, yellow
|White, pearl white, black, transparent, silver, grey, blue, green, teal, purple, red, orange, yellow
|All Ultimaker printers
|-
|-
|Tough PLA
|Tough PLA
|Similar strength to ABS and heat-resistant to 58°C
|Similar strength to ABS and heat-resistant to 58°C
|White, black
|White, black
|All Ultimaker printers
|-
|-
|TPU95A (thermoplastic polyurethane)
|TPU95A (thermoplastic polyurethane)
|Flexible, elastic, chemical-resistant filament
|Flexible, elastic, chemical-resistant filament
|Red, black, white
|White, black
|Ultimaker S3, Ultimaker S5
|-
|-
|PVA (polyvinyl alcohol)
|PVA (polyvinyl alcohol)
|Water-soluble support material, for specialised applications only
|Water-soluble support material, for specialised applications only. Used in combination with other materials such as PLA.
|Natural
|Natural
|Ultimaker S-Line
|-
|-
|Carbon fibre filled nylon (Onyx Pro only)
|Carbon fibre filled nylon
|High strength, toughness, and chemical resistance; can be reinforced with continuous fibre to yield aluminum-strength parts. For applications where strength is a requirement, e.g. plastic part replacement, housings, or mounts.
|High strength, toughness, and chemical resistance; can be reinforced with continuous fibre to yield aluminum-strength parts. For applications where strength is a requirement, e.g. plastic part replacement, housings, or mounts.
|Black
|Black
|Markforged Onyx Pro
|}
|}


== Setting up your Files ==
== Safe work procedures ==
 
[[:File:SWP-Ultimaker Connect 2 plus.pdf|Ultimaker 2+ Connect SWP]]
=== Check for modelling errors ===
Common issues with 3D printing occur due to bad geometry, please make sure you check you meshes for the following before handing it to the technician team:
{| class="wikitable"
!Error Type
!What this is?
!What does it causes?
!How do you fix it?
|-
|Non Manifold Geometry
|When an objects has edges that are not totally connected or objects with added faces. The object does not have volume.
|Doing this causes some or all of the model to have no volume making it impossible to print.
|Geometry must be fully enclosed (watertight), and only 2 faces may share an edge.
|-
|Non Unified Faces
|When an mesh’s faces (normals) are not all facing in the correct direction.
|Doing this cases printing software to not understand what is inside or outside the model leading to unexpected results.
|Check that your face’s normals are all facing the correct direction.
|-
|Support Issues
|When there are not enough support structures to print parts of an object in mid-air.
|Without supports, your object may fail to print and break apart.
|Supports can be added during the printing process but it is also recommended you support anything over a 45 degree angle or to print your object in multiple pieces you glue after printing.
|}
 
=== Check list ===


# Check for Non-Manifold Errors
[[:File:SWP-Ultimaker S-Line.pdf|Ultimaker S-Line SWP]]
# Check for Naked Edges
# Fill/ Cap Holes
# Unify Normals
# Convert your model to a Mesh
# Export your model as a .stl file


== Documentation ==
== 3D Printing Guide ==
No content here yet
See [[3D Printing Guide]].
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]
[[Category:Digital Fabrication]]
[[Category:Digital Modelling]]

Latest revision as of 13:40, 11 December 2025

Ultimaker S3

3D Printing or additive manufacturing is the process of creating physical 3D objects from a digital model. We use Fused Deposition Modelling printing (FDM) technology for printing 3D models into physical objects. This is available to all students in DBE.

3D printing requires a General Makerspace Induction and 3D Printing badge.

Learn more about Makerspace inductions.

The DBE Makerspace contains 22 3D printers. You can also access 3D printers in the 202 Digital Modelling Workshop.

Specifications

Dimensions

Type Quantity Build Volume No. of Extruders Resolution (layer height) Location
Ultimaker 2+ Connect 10 223 x 220 x 205mm 1 0.06 – 0.2mm 418 Makerspace
Ultimaker S3 11 230 x 190 x 200mm 2 0.06 – 0.8mm 418 Makerspace
Ultimaker S5 1 330 x 240 x 300mm 2 0.06 – 0.8mm 418 Makerspace
Ultimaker 3 Extended 1 215 x 215 x 300mm 2 0.06 – 0.8mm 202 Digital Modelling
Markforged Onyx Pro 1 320 x 132 x 154mm 2 0.1 – 0.2mm 202 Digital Modelling
Ultimaker S7 2 330 x 240 x 300mm 2 0.06 - 0.4mm 202 Digital Modelling

Materials Available

Material Description Available Colours Suitable printers
PLA (polylactic acid) Good for most 3D print projects. Easy to print, with relatively high strength, low thermal expansion and good adhesion, but low heat resistance White, pearl white, black, transparent, silver, grey, blue, green, teal, purple, red, orange, yellow All Ultimaker printers
Tough PLA Similar strength to ABS and heat-resistant to 58°C White, black All Ultimaker printers
TPU95A (thermoplastic polyurethane) Flexible, elastic, chemical-resistant filament White, black Ultimaker S3, Ultimaker S5
PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) Water-soluble support material, for specialised applications only. Used in combination with other materials such as PLA. Natural Ultimaker S-Line
Carbon fibre filled nylon High strength, toughness, and chemical resistance; can be reinforced with continuous fibre to yield aluminum-strength parts. For applications where strength is a requirement, e.g. plastic part replacement, housings, or mounts. Black Markforged Onyx Pro

Safe work procedures

Ultimaker 2+ Connect SWP

Ultimaker S-Line SWP

3D Printing Guide

See 3D Printing Guide.

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