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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | [[File:Ultimaker 2+ 01.jpg|250px|thumb|Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printers]] The lab has a pair of Ultimaker 2+ 3D printers. The Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer is a pro-sumer level 3D printer that has a build volume of approximately 200mm x 200 mm x 200mm; it's head can reach 260C and the bed up to 110C which allows us to print in a wide variety of materials including PLA,ABS,PET,PETg,HIPS,TPU,ASA,PVA,PVB and Nylon. | + | [[File:Ultimaker 2+ 01.jpg|250px|thumb|Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printers]] The lab has a pair of Ultimaker 2+ 3D printers. The Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer is a pro-sumer level 3D printer that has a build volume of approximately 200mm x 200 mm x 200mm; it's head can reach 260C and the bed up to 110C which allows us to print in a wide variety of materials including PLA, ABS, PET, PETg, HIPS, TPU, ASA, PVA, PVB and Nylon. |
The printers are kept in the main upstairs area between the workstation PCs with a box of accessories and cleaning materials near by. | The printers are kept in the main upstairs area between the workstation PCs with a box of accessories and cleaning materials near by. | ||
There is a charge for using the 3D printers which depends on the material used and the weight of the 3D print in question. All the materials in the lab are labelled with a price per gram (as measured in Cura when you slice the model) and there's a 50p minimum charge. Use-charges for the 3D printers should go in the main room honesty pot by the door. For commercial use these charges are doubled. | There is a charge for using the 3D printers which depends on the material used and the weight of the 3D print in question. All the materials in the lab are labelled with a price per gram (as measured in Cura when you slice the model) and there's a 50p minimum charge. Use-charges for the 3D printers should go in the main room honesty pot by the door. For commercial use these charges are doubled. | ||
Revision as of 20:48, 2 September 2019
Ultimaker 2+ 3D Printers
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| Owing to it's dangerous nature, delicate nature, or expense, this tool requires that you be inducted on it's proper handling before use. |
Introduction
The lab has a pair of Ultimaker 2+ 3D printers. The Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer is a pro-sumer level 3D printer that has a build volume of approximately 200mm x 200 mm x 200mm; it's head can reach 260C and the bed up to 110C which allows us to print in a wide variety of materials including PLA, ABS, PET, PETg, HIPS, TPU, ASA, PVA, PVB and Nylon.
The printers are kept in the main upstairs area between the workstation PCs with a box of accessories and cleaning materials near by. There is a charge for using the 3D printers which depends on the material used and the weight of the 3D print in question. All the materials in the lab are labelled with a price per gram (as measured in Cura when you slice the model) and there's a 50p minimum charge. Use-charges for the 3D printers should go in the main room honesty pot by the door. For commercial use these charges are doubled. Induction is required for the 3D printers, not so much because they're dangerous (although they do have hot parts and pinch points) but because they're delicate and expensive and some knowledge is required to get good results.
The manual for the 3D printer is here.
Care must be taken to slice the model for the correct print nozzle size as the two printers are fitted with different nozzles. The left-hand printer is fitted with a 0.4mm nozzle and the right-hand printer has a 0.6mm nozzle. The smaller nozzle can produce finer results but at a slower print speed.
Contents
Current Status
| Date | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 5th May 2019 | Functional | Both printers are working |
Planned Upgrades
Parts and upgrades that are planned/Budgeted/Purchased for in the near future
- No changes are planned to the 3D printer
Ultimaker 2+ Caretakers
Inductions
The following people are able to provide inductions on the Ultimaker 2+
| Name/Contact | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tony-S |
Maintainers
These are the people who look after and repair the Ultimaker 2+, they're the ones to contact if there's any problems with it
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Steve-R | In reading around 50% of the time, fast response if in reading |
| Rupert-E | |
| Tony- S |
Recent Changes
If you make any non-trivial changes to the Ultimaker 2+ or perform maintenance please note it here, delete records older than 1 yr
- Second printer installed and tested. Jmf (talk) 18:02, 5 May 2019 (UTC)
- All axis rods cleaned and lubricated, head cooling fan replaced (again....). Stever (talk) 16:06, 16 December 2018 (UTC)
- All axis rods cleaned and lubricated Stever (talk) 13:18, 29 September 2018 (UTC)
- Head cooling fan replaced Ruperte (talk) 20:43, 28 September 2018 (UTC)
- Head cooling fan is failing, replacement has been ordered Stever (talk) 17:09, 27 September 2018 (UTC)
