General Guidelines
3D printing is a process that creates three-dimensional objects from digital files. This process is done by layering materials such as plastic, metal, or resin. 3D printing allows for the creation of complex shapes with less material waste, offering flexibility in design and production.
If you have never printed through the CAP Fab Labs it is required to preview the General Guidelines page. This will prepare you to begin the process of 3D printing at one of the CAP Fab Lab locations. You can always review the General Guidelines as a reminder during future use.
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FDM Printing
Fused Depositing Modeling (FDM) operates by printing melted plastic, line by line, layer by layer. The FDM printing page contains information over the available 3D printers, scaling geometry for printing, available filament, estimated printing costs, and a printing request form.
To learn more about FDM Printing, click the link below!
SLA/Form Printing
Stereolithography (SLA) uses a light-cured liquid resin as a print material and use lasers to cure the resin in specific locations, layer by layer. The SLA/ Form Printing page contains a brief overview on SLA printing as well as a printing request form.
To learn more about SLA/Form Printing, click the link below!