TRAINING REQUIRED! - ONLY AUTHORIZED MEMBERS ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THE 3D PRINTERS
Plastic spools only! (cardboard spools are permitted in the external filament dryers)
Turn your ideas into reality, one layer at a time. Kwartzlab’s 3D Printing area is packed with printers (multiple Bambu Labs P1S + AMS), filaments, and expertise to help you prototype, invent, or just make something cool. Whether you’re designing your first print or fine-tuning advanced settings, our community can help you get from concept to creation.
| Software Name | Pricing | Summary | Platforms | Link to Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCAD | Free (Open Source) | Open Source CAD Software | Windows, Mac, Linux | FreeCAD Website |
| Blender | Free (Open Source) | Not a CAD package, but can be used for sculpting/modeling more organic shapes. | Windows, Mac, Linux | Blender Website |
| TinkerCAD | Free w/ Conditions | Easy to learn modeling software. | Web-based | TinkerCAD |
| OnShape | Free w/ Conditions, Subscription | Commercial Web-based CAD software with a free option. All models created with free accounts are free/searchable. | Web-based | onshape.com |
| Fusion 360 | Free w/ Conditions | Commercial CAD Software (Windows/Mac) with a hobbyist plan. Up to 10 editable models at a time. | Windows, Mac | Autodesk Fusion 360 |
| Solidworks | Commercial, Subscription | Commercial CAD Software | ? | SolidWorks 3D CAD |
Remove your print and dispose of rafts, supports, and failed pieces
Return tools and tidy the workspace
[this rule is pending formal adoption by the 3D Printing team, but please follow it in the mean time to ensure everyone gets time on our great printers!]
If there are multiple printers available you can use more than one, but at least 1 of the remaining printers needs to be left available. In this situation, only one of your prints can have a remaining time greater than 30 minutes (that is, someone else must be able to start printing using one of them within half an hour). If somebody comes in to use the printers you have to give up one of your printers once the 30 minute print is done.