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3D Printing @ Pendergrass

3D Printing @ Pendergrass

 

Pendergrass Library Provides Access to 3D Printing for all UT faculty, staff, and students!

How can I print something?

UT affiliates may create or download a model and submit the request in STL format via our online form. Contact Richard Sexton (jsexton3@utk.edu) with questions.  You may also supply a link to a downloadable .STL file from a repository such as Thingiverse.

What types of material are available?
We have five 3D printers available at Pendergrass Library: 
One uPrint SE Plus, two LulzBot Taz 6, one LulzBot Taz Pro Dual, and one Prusa mini

  • The uPrint SE Plus is a professional grade 3D printer that utilizes ABS plastic to produce durable, functional, precisely detailed models and parts.
  • The LulzBot TAZ is a consumer / hobbyist grade machine capable of utilizing many different types of plastic filament.
  • The Prusa Mini is a consumer / hobbyist grade machine capable of utilizing many different types of plastic filament.

The LulzBot and Prusa printers produce great quality models at lower cost than the uPrint.
Please rely on Pendergrass staff to determine whether the request is suitable for these printer. 
If it is determined that your model is not suitable for the LulzBot or Prusa, AVM staff will recommend the uPrint SE plus.
A cost estimate will be produced for your approval. 
Once approval is given, your project will proceed in the order received.

What colors are available?
The uPrint SE Plus utilizes ABS plastic (with dissolvable support) with the following colors available:

  • Army Green
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gray
  • Ivory
  • Orange
  • Red
  • Yellow

LulzBot TAZ utilizes nGen or PLA plastic with the following colors available:

  • Black
  • Blue
  • Orange
  • Red
  • White

What does it cost?
Models created on the uPrint SE Plus are calculated by the cubic inch of material used (both support and model material) as well as consumables.  The average cost is about $3.50 per cubic inch.

The LulzBot and Prusa printers are $0.10 per gram of material used.

For perspective, a simple phone case produced on the uPrint SE Plus is about $8.50 while the same case produced on the  LulzBot or Prusa is $3.00.

Please note, we reserve the right to review all submissions for viability and appropriateness.

What if I don't have design skills?
No problem.  A repository of items that can be printed are available at Thingiverse.com and Printables.com

Who should I contact for more information?
For more information, contact:

Richard Sexton

865-974-4731  |  jsexton3@utk.edu

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