3D Printing At The Makerplace

3D printers

Our Printers

  • The Makerplace offers printing on Dremel DigiLab 3D45 and 3D40 Flex 3D printers
  • Cost: PLA $0.10 per gram, PETG $0.15 per gram
  • Print delivery: Within 7-10 business days
  • Printing limits:
    • Five (5) 3D printed items per calendar month
    • Maximum 10 hours per print
  • Print dimensions:
    • Inches: 10 in. (length) x 6 in. (width) x 6.7 in. (height)
    • Millimeters: 254mm (length) x 152mm (width) x 170mm (height)

3D Printing Guidelines

  • The library cannot guarantee product quality, satisfaction, equipment availability or stability, confidentiality of design or specific delivery times.
  • When demand is high, one print request will be filled per person, per day.
  • Files will be deleted when printing is complete.
  • If submitting multiple parts for 3D printing, please upload each 3D design as its own STL file.
  • Only designated staff and volunteers have hands-on access to the 3D printers.
  • The library reserves the right to refuse a print.

3D Print Weight Examples

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Left to right: Boat (10 grams), Statue (51 grams), Octopus (127 grams)

 

Due to increased demand, 3D printing at the Makerplace is limited to Arlington Heights Memorial Library cardholders at this time.