3D printing allows users to bring their visions to life by turning them into tangible three-dimensional objects. 3D printing takes a computer-aided design (CAD) file and creates a physical model layer by layer using selected material(s) (commonly using polymers such as PLA and ABS).
** 3D printing is free for all SJSU students, faculty and staff.
Note:
1. There is a maximum limit of 1 print per month per person.
2. Due to high demand, we limit the duration of each print to 6 hours maximum.
3. You must use your valid SJSU email to use this service.
*You may call us at (408) 808-2435 or email us at librarytechtrainer@sjsu.edu
for additional information about printers, compatible files, and other technical questions.
Note: Our print schedule is Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
1. All files must be submitted with proper dimensions (we only print at a 1:1 ration).
2. There is a maximum limit of 1 print per month per person.
3. We are currently limiting our booking slots to one per printer per day. Maximum print duration allowed is 6 hours.
4. You must use a valid SJSU email to access this service.
Select an available date and time range by either clicking the, 'Schedule your print' tab. After selecting an open time slot you will be prompted to enter your name, student/employee ID, and a valid SJSU email to complete the reservation.
File Submission
1. Schedule a print Date / Time
2. "Upload your file using this request form. Your file(s) must be in a .STL format.
*Make sure your browsers is signed into your SJSU account. The form is restricted to SJSU domains only.
3. You will receive an email from librarytechtrainer@sjsu.edu when your part is ready for pickup!
* You are not required to be around for the printing process.
*You may email us at librarytechtrainer@sjsu.edu for additional information about printer filaments, compatible files, and other technical questions.
The print profile determines the quality of the print. We choose between
These values specify the height of each filament layer in your print. Prints made with thinner layers will create more detailed parts with a smoother surface. By default we go with 'Normal', however, if your print exceeds the booking time we will change the settings to 'Fast'. You may request for your print to be completed with the settings of 'Extra Fine' or 'Fine'. These settings do increase the print time substantially (6 hour limitation still applies).
Fill density is a measure of how much material will be printed inside the outer shell of the object. The percentage can be modified to conserve material and speed up print times. We typically have the value set to 10%.
How to Use Cura to Check Print Time