3D Printing

Submit a 3D Printing Request

How to 3D Print at the Library

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

• Try these design tools for beginner and advanced users. 

• Download a design from Thingiverse or another source. 

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. 
• To estimate on your own, download Cura (free), open your file, and view the estimated print time. 

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

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

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