Design Studio: 3D Printers
Quick Start
- All files must be SOLIDWORKS Part Document (.SLDPRT) format.
- 3D printed objects must:
- Be for an undergrad department class.
- NOT be easily fabricated in the Pit or Shop
- NOT be primarily slabs with overly thick masses
- NOT be shapes with overly thin features (must be greater than 1mm thick)
- Be submitted to allow 3-4 working days for review & consult if needed.
- Submit files for printing
- FabLab TA Office hours
About These Machines
Stratasys F170 (Download Manual)
- Build Volume
- 254 x 254 x 254 mm [10 x 10 x 10 in.]
- Layer Thickness
| 0.330mm | 0.245mm | 0.178mm | 0.127mm | |
| PLA | X | |||
| ABS | X | X | X | X |
| ASA | X | X | X | X |
| PC-ABS | X | X | X | X |
| TPU 92A | X |
- XY Precision Accuracy
- Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .200 mm (.008 in),
or +/- .002 mm/mm (.002 in/in), whichever is greater.
- Parts are produced within an accuracy of +/- .200 mm (.008 in),
- Build Volume
- 25.2 L x 19.9 W x 15.0 H cm [9.9 x 7.8 x 5.9 in]
- Layer Thickness
- 100 microns [0.0039 in]
- XY Positioning Precision
- 11 Microns [0.0004 in]
- Z Positioning Precision
- 2.5 Microns [0.0001 in]
How to Use
Want something 3D printed?
- Fill out the 3D Printing Request Form.
- If you have additional questions, email 3dprintfab@udel.edu.
3D printing Do’s
- Unique parts with specific dimensional tolerances needed to match something existing.
- Minimize or shell, solid masses as much as possible.
- Submit request 3-4 working days in advance for review & to allow for print time.
3D printing Don’ts
- Something easily fabricated in shop, such as: slabs, boxes, cylinders etc.
- Avoid extremely large (laptop), small (penny), excessively thick (>1/2”) or thin (<0.06”)
- Example of what NOT to print.
Some useful resources:
Need Additional Help?
Contact a Fab Lab TA for more information.
Zachary Conroy, Co-Lead zconroy@udel.edu
Christina Le Febvre, Co-Lead celefeb@udel.edu
Mike Naab, TA mnaab@udel.edu
Nikki Pilla, TA npilla@udel.edu
Hannah Wiswell, TA hwiswell@udel.edu