3D printing is the process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file. Your three-dimensional object is constructed by laying down successive layers of material until it’s complete. You can create everything from a guitar pick to toys and coasters.
Guidelines
You can’t use the 3D printer to create material that is:
- Prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
- Unsafe or construed as having the intent to harm.
- In violation of another’s intellectual property rights.
- Any materials visually inappropriate to the library’s environment.
- Any materials violating library policies.
How to submit a file for no-cost 3D printing:
- Design and save the file in .stl format.
- Fill out the form and attach the file.
- Include your top two choices for your single-color print — white, green, or blue.
- Submit the form.
Our 3D printers are Bambu Lab Carbon X1 with the printing dimensions (usable print bed size) of 9.8" x 9.3" X 10.07". The printer uses PLA (polylactic acid), a biodegradable plastic that is not heat-resistant. Our staff will apply your designs to the 3D printer, and it typically takes two to four weeks to produce. However, this time frame may be longer depending on the queue length at the time of submission. We’ll email you when the print is ready for pickup. Please try to limit submissions to 4 or fewer per month. If a print has multiple separate files, exceptions may be made for it; however the library aims to provide all patrons access to our 3D services in a timely manner.
