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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE
3D Printing Pilot Service
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3D Printing Pilot Service
Explore, Make, Fabricate
3D printing has changed the landscape of fabrication. From engineers to artists, entrepreneurs to hobbyists, 3D
printing makes it easy to turn an idea into reality. The UCI Libraries have purchased a 3D printer to support such
creativity. Located in the Multimedia Resources Center in the Ayala Science Library the 3D printer is available to UCI
faculty, students, and staff. During this pilot period while we assess the demand and resources required to provide
such a service, printing will be free.
Who can print?
What can I print?
What 3D printer does UCI Libraries own?
Where is the 3D printer?
How much does it cost?
How do I design my object?
How do I print my object?
What colors can I print in?
What if I have more than one object?
How long will my object take to be printed?
How will I know when my printed object is done?
Can I watch my object print?
Why does my printed object look unfinished?
Is there somewhere else I can print my object?
How can I find out more about the 3D Printing Service Pilot?
Who can print?
The 3D printer is available for use by all UCI students, faculty, and staff on a first-come first-served basis.
What can I print?
The 3D printer must be used exclusively for lawful, non-commercial purposes and in compliance with all University
of California policies. Users may not collect, upload, transmit, display, create or distribute content that violates or
may violate any law or third-party right, including, without limitation, any copyright, trademark, patent, trade
secret, moral right, privacy right, right of publicity, or any other intellectual property or proprietary right. The UCI
Libraries reserve the right to decline any print request for any reason.
What 3D printer does UCI Libraries own?
UC Irvine Libraries has a Makerbot Replicator Desktop 3D printer. This 3D printer uses 1.75 mm polylactic acid
(PLA) filament.
Build Volume: 25.2 L x 19.9 W x 15.0 H cm [9.9 x 7.8 x 5.9 in] or 7,522 cubic centimeters [456 cubic
inches]
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Additional specifications and information about the Makerbot Replicator can be found at
http://store.makerbot.com/replicator.
Where is the 3D printer?
The 3D printer is in the Multimedia Resources Center in the Ayala Science Library.
How much does it cost?
During this assessment period 3D printing is free.
How do I design my object?
Designing a 3D object to print is done using 3D modeling software. There are many 3D modeling programs
available, including professional programs like SolidWorks and Autodesk Inventor (which are available in the MRC),
and free software programs like Blender, Wings3D, FreeCAD, and Sketchup. You will need export your 3D model
into .STL (STereoLithography) format in order to print it.
How do I print my object?
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