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3D Printing at VHS
VHS has a number of 3D printers, both filament and resin based. See the tools page for the current list of printers.
Resin printers live in the paint and mess room, while filament printers live along the east wall next to the main table.
Our printers are managed by the 3D Printing Committee.
- Training or evidence of competency is required to use any the 3D printers at VHS.
- Do not leave the space when your print is running. 3D printers run high temperature nozzles meant to melt plastic. Left unsupervised they could start a fire.
- Keep your hands clear when in operation. 3D printers have moving mechanical parts which could injure someone while in motion.
- Always unplug the printer after use and before attempting maintenance. 3D printers have big power supplies - 500w is common.
The computer on the bench with the 3d printers has slicer software and 3d modelling/cad installed - it is intended to be used only for 3D printing, and is available to anyone who has completed the 3D printer training course.
- Status: Organized as of July 1, 2014
- Training: Required
- Usage Restrictions: Trained members only
- Creation Date: VHS Epoch
- Location: East wall of the main room
- Champion: 3D Printer Work Group, also see Compendium of Champions.
Training
To schedule a training session or obtain the password, please contact the 3D printer group via Slack (#3d-printing) or Talk.
Loaner printers
We try to keep at least one printer available to take home, so you can run longer prints, and get experience printing without having to hang out at the space the whole time. To learn more about the loaner program, come to the 3d printing slack group.