3D Printing: Powder
Our Powder Printer uses a bubble jet print heads to deposit binder fluid that glues loose powder together.
This type of 3D printing does not require supports and produces a sandstone porous-like texture.
Powder Printer
ZPrinter 350
Bed Size: 200 x 250 x 200mm
Materials: ZPowder Binder
Colour: White
For 3D Printing Questions:
Please visit the lab during opening hours and bring your laptop and files.
PRICING
$0.60 per 1cm³
+
$10.00 set-up fee
BOOKINGS
If you want to print using the Powder Printer, you must book online through 3DPrinterOS. Students are responsible for submitting their 3D printing jobs through this platform.
On the completion of the 3D Printing Induction, you will be added to our 3DPrinterOS lab workgroup which will grant you access to our 3D printers in the online platform.
Use your Sydney University email address to log into 3DPrinterOS.
Booking Process.
Check our file prep checklist, to ensure you have set up your file correctly.
Check/Repair your .STL file(s) in NetFabb.
Watch this video on how to use Netfabb.
Zip and upload your print-ready STL file(s) to 3DPrinterOS.
Your 3D Printing Request will be reviewed and quoted by staff within one business day.
If you have any questions please email adp.dmaf@sydney.edu.au
Watch this video to see how to submit your files for the Projet Printer.
Terms & Conditions.
DMaF Lab will 3D print designs exactly how they appear in the digital file.
DMaF will check over your file and let you know if we notice any obvious issues however we do not accept responsibility for issues that have not been fixed.
DMaF Lab staff are not responsible for ensuring that your design does not contain parts that will not print well, fit together or be strong – these are design decisions that should be considered by the student.
All pieces will be packaged for collection.
File Preparation.
Check you have prepped your file correctly before submitting a 3D Printing Order request by following these steps.
Design Considerations for powder printing:
The recommended minimum wall thickness is 2mm. Tubular structures need minimum 3mm walls.
Ensure all surfaces are ‘joined’ (type join) and that there are no holes or gaps. The model must be ‘watertight’.
All surfaces normal must face outwards. Use the ‘direction’ command (type DIR) in Rhinoceros to check.
Ensure there are not double surfaces.
Exporting your file as an stl.
Scale to print size
Move to origin (0,0)
Select individual objects and Export selected
Save as type: Stereolithography (.STL)
Select 0.01 accuracy
Save as Binary
If you have further questions, please visit the lab during opening hours with your laptop and files.