3D Printing at Tufts

what, where, and how

bit.ly/tufts3d

What you need

1. A 3D model to print (.stl file)

2. A 3D printer and "Cura"

3. Time & material

1. A 3D model

Create your own

• Tinkercad - easy & online
• SketchUp - easy subtractive modeling
• 123D Design - easy additive modeling
• 123D Catch - camera scanner
• Onshape - "Google Docs" of CAD
• AutoCAD / Inventor
• SolidWorks
• Rhinocerous

Save as .STL

"STereoLithography"

1. A 3D model

Download something

• Thingiverse - enormous collection of ready-to-print objects

2. A 3D printer

Ultimaker 2
Crafts Center (Lewis Hall)

2. A 3D printer

2. A 3D printer

2. A 3D printer

2. A 3D printer

2. A 3D printer

2. A 3D printer

Flashforge Creator Pro
Maker Studio (200 Boston Ave)

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

Cura - "print preview" for 3D objects

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Cura

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

2. A 3D printer (and Cura)

3. Time & Material

Considerations

• Amphitheatre piece
  • Fast: 34 mins
  • Normal: 1.5 hours
  • High: 2.5 hours
  • Ulti: 4 hours
• Filament:
  • ~$30-$40 per kilogram
• Crafts Center working on policies