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3D Printing

How to 3D Print in the Library

The 3D printing service is currently on hiatus while our 3D printers undergo maintenance and repair.

If you would like more information about when the service will return, please email library.3dprinting@durhamcollege.ca. Thank you for your understanding.


 

How to 3D Print at the Library

1. Create your own design, or choose from designs shared by others. 

2. Fill in the request form and upload your file. 

3. Approve the cost. 

  • We will email you the estimated cost ($1.50/hour) and print date. 

4. Pick up your completed object.

  • We will email you when the print is complete.
  • If you are located at the Whitby Campus, we will mail your print to Whitby Campus Library for pickup. 

Ask Questions or Book a 3D Printing Consultation

Email library.3dprinting@durhamcollege.ca to:

  • Get information about the service and 3D printing in general; ask basic questions about 3D designs and print settings
  • Book an appointment with a staff member for a 3D printing consultation

About the Service

Cost: $1.50 per hour

Location and Printing Hours:

Oshawa Campus Library

  • Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
  • Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3D Printer Models:

  • Ultimaker 2+, 2+ Extended, 2Go
  • MakerBot Desktop 5th Generation

Details:

  • PLA filament
  • File type: .stl

Gallery

Image used with permission of Mohamad Salame.

3D printed stand

Stand. Image used with permission. 

Design by Chirag Paladiya. Image used with permission.

Design by Chirag Paladiya. Image used with permission. 

Design by Qingxun Zhao. Image used with permission. 

Design by David Acosta Laverde. Image used with permission.

Design by David Acosta Laverde. Image used with permission. 

3D printed PVC cuff

PVC cuff. Image used with permission. 

3D printed crank shaft part

Design by Parsa Vahid. Image used with permission. 

Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer

Ultimaker 2+, North Oshawa Library. 

3D printed bridge

Bridge Project - Bridge Truss by WongZCMS is licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution license.

3D printed chain links

Chain links. Image used with permission. 

Creative Commons License

This guide was created by Durham College Libraries and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License, except where otherwise noted. 

Creative Commons Attribution International 4.0 License

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