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How to Use the MakerSpace Facilities and Services: 3D Printers

  1. There is no charge to use 3D printers provided by the MakerSpace. Users are responsible for the costs of 3D printing filament.
  2. Users are responsible for any damage to the furniture and equipment in the MakerSpace.
  3. Unless otherwise approved by the University Librarian, the 3D printers are used by eligible users for educational and non-commercial purposes ONLY.
  4. Users should comply with copyright, patent, and other intellectual policy regulations, which do include specific exceptions for fair use. CUHK Library staff reserves the right to refuse any usage request. 
  5. For opening the UP mini 2 3D printer service, the user will only use the filament that MakerSpace provided.  There is no guarantee of the color of the filament and the result of the 3D print. 

3D Printing Services Update: 

  • A new 3D Printer (Ultimaker S5) with the extended printing size: 330 x 240 x 300 mm
  • A new flexible material (TPU 95A) is available 

Up Mini 2 (self-service)

Description: The UP mini 2 is an easy-to-use portable 3D printer. 

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff, CUHK Library users

You can print your 3D objects on a self-service basis.

First come first served.  Free printing. 

Location: Workbench,  Learning Garden & MakerSpace

Specification:

  • Technology: MEM (Melted Extrusion Modeling)
  • Dimension: 255 x 365 x 385 mm
  • Build Volume: 120 x 120 x 120 mm
  • Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm

  • Software: UP Studio

  • File Format: .STL, .UP3

 

Filament: PLA (bio-degradable polymer)

 

Policy:

For the UP mini 2 3D printer service, the user will only use the filament that MakerSpace provided.  

There is no guarantee of the color of the filament and the result of the 3D print. 

 

More Information: https://www.tiertime.com/up-mini-2/

FormLabs Form 2

Description: The Formlabs Form 2 is a 3D printer that delivers high-resolution 3D parts in small size

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Reservation Method: Service printer operated by Library staff. Submitting your 3D print request to the Learning Garden HelpDesk from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

(Turnaround Time: Printing time varies based on the print queue, object size, design and complexity. Please submit your file at least 2 weeks prior to the date needed. You will receive an email when the object is ready for collection)

Location: Laser Cutting Room, MakerSpace, Learning Garden

Specification: 

  • Print Technology: Stereolithography  (SLA)
  • Dimensions: 350 x 330 x 520 mm
  • Build volume: 145 x 145 x 175 mm
  • Layer Resolution: 25-200 microns / 0.025-0.2 mm 
  • Software:  PreForm
  • File Formats: Input: .STL, .OBJ, Output: .FORM

 

Filament: Methacrylate Photopolymer Resin

Printing Cost: Basic charge HK$20 + material charge HK$6 per gram

More Information: https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/form-2/

Formlabs resin color availability

Black, Gray, While, Clear

Ultimaker 3 & Ultimaker S5

Description: The Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker S5 are 3D printers with dual extrusion and water-soluble support materials.

Eligible Users: CUHK students and staff

Reservation Method: Service printer operated by Library staff. Submitting your 3D print request to the Learning Garden HelpDesk from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

(Turnaround Time: Printing time varies based on the print queue, object size, design and complexity. Please submit your file at least 2 weeks prior to the date needed. You will receive an email when the object is ready for collection)

Specification: 

  • Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
  • Print head: Dual extrusion print head with an auto-nozzle lifting system and swappable print cores
  • Dual Extrusion Build volume:  

            Ultimaker 3:  197 x 215 x 200 mm    

            Ultimaker S5: 330 x 240 x 300 mm

 

  • Print speed:  30 to 300 m/s
  • Filament diameter:  2.85 mm
  • Software:  Ultimaker Cura
  • File Formats: .STL, .OBJ

 

Filament: PLA (bio-degradable polymer); PVA (supporting materials): TPU ((thermoplastic polyurethane)

Printing Cost: Basic charge HK$20 + material charge HK$1 per gram

More Information: https://ultimaker.com/3d-printers/ultimaker-3 

Ultimaker PLA color availability

Black, Silver, White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Magenta


Black

Ultimaker TPU 95A 

Ultimaker TPU 95A (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a flexible material, making it ideal for applications that demand chemical resistance and the qualities of rubber and plastic. 

  • Exceptional wear and tear resistance

  • Rubber-like flexibility

  • Great choice for industrial coatings or prototyping consumer products

 

Color: White

Ultimaker TPU 95A White