By Chicago Materials Research Center
Ultra X6000 Laser Cutter Specifications - 75W 10.6um CO 2 Laser - 75W 9.3um CO 2 Laser - 50W 1.06um fiber laser - Adjustable power density - High resolution optics - Autofocus with probe - Camera registration - 36" x 24" work area with vacuum boost - Encoded positioning - Lateral and coaxial gas assist - Touchscreen interface VLS4.60 Laser Cutter Specifications - 50W CO 2 Laser - HPDFO Lens available - Rotary attachment with Perfect Chucks - 24" x 18" honeycomb cutting bed - Air assist Stratasys J850 Polyjet 3D Printer Specifications - Multi-material polyjet 3D printer The Ultimaker S8 Pro is a professional FDM printer with dual extruders. Specifications - Build volume: 330 x 240 x300 mm - XY Resolution: 400um - Z Resolution: 60 to 400um - Materials: PLA, PVA (support) The Ultimaker S5 is a professional FDM printer with dual extruders. Specifications - Build volume: 300 x 240 x 300mm - XY Resolution: 400um - Z Resolution: 20 to 200um - Materials: PLA, PVA (support) Formlabs Form4 3D Printer Specifications - Resin 3D printer Formlabs Form4B 3D Printer Specifications - Resin 3D printer Formlabs Form3 3D Printer Specifications - Resin 3D printer VersaSTUDIO GS2-24 Vinyl Cutter Specifications - vinyl cutter ProtoMAX Waterjet Cutter Specifications: - Waterjet cutter 3D Printer Job Submission Procedures: Ultimakers For Ultimaker jobs, you must use the newest version of Cura to import your job into a Cura project with either an Ultimaker 3 (not S3) or Ultimaker S5 stock profile depending on which printer you want to use. Make sure the 2nd extruder is configured for support with Ultimaker natural PVA and a BB 0.4 print core. You must then properly select all settings for materials, resolution, infile support, adhesion, etc. Slice your model and make note of estimates for materials used and time. If there are any errors with model printability you must fix them. Please limit batch jobs with multiple models to less than 12 hours. Finally, save your Cura Project in the.3MF format using the top menu. Do not export your file to 3MF or use the "Save to file" button as all printer project settings will be lost. Files containing raw g-code are not acceptable. Form2 Our Form2 printers have been retired. We are in the process of installing Form4 printers. Submission Please make sure you have completed all steps on our Getting Started page to establish your account. After submission, we will print your job on a best effort basis as time allows. We cannot guarantee fast turnaround times. Pickup When your job is complete, you can pick it up in the box outside of GCIS ESB18. You will need to remove any support materials by dissolving in water or mechanical pruning. Cost Usage of the 3D printers is supported by the quarterly Facility Access Fee. Materials used will be recharged. Laser Cutter Safety Rules 1. Never leave the machine running unattended. Stay in the room and pay attention to your job at all times. Turn the power off to the cutter if you must leave the room, even for short times. 2. Never put unapproved materials in the laser cutter. When in doubt, ASK. 3. Never put unknown materials in the laser cutter. 4. Always keep ventilation at maximum. DO NOT close the exhaust vent. 5. Always use the 'air assist' N2 purge. Always fully open the N2 valve. 6. Clean up and remove all debris generated by your job. Use the HEPA vacuum to clean out the honeycomb downdraft table after each job. 7. All users MUST be trained and authorized by MPML staff. 8. All users MUST have their own key. Lab or shared keys are not allowed. Lock the room door when you are finished. 9. All users MUST make a reservation prior to use. 10. All users MUST sign in and sign out of the logbook. 11. All users MUST sign in and sign out of the computer with their CNET ID. 12. Immediately REPORT all accidents (eg: fire, smoke, & laser carriage crash). 13. DO NOT attempt to fix or repair any problems on your own. Report them. 14. The laser cutter is provided for lab research and outreach projects only. Allowed Materials - Acrylic, Plexiglass, & Lucite up to 3/8" thick. Cast acrylic is preferable. Leave protective paper on when cutting. Remove paper when engraving or rastering. - Delrin (POM) up to 1/8" thick. - Medium Density fiberboard (MDF). Use bare wood only. No veneers or plastic laminates. - Matte board, cardboard, posterboard. - PDMS or Silicone rubber. Make sure PDMS is halogen-free - Plywood (hardwoods with low resin content: birch, balsa, maple, cherry, polar, walnut, oak) - Glass for engraving only. Do not try to cut glass (even coverslips). - Other materials may be allowable, but must be approved by MPML Staff prior to use. Strictly Prohibited Materials - Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - Any material or plastic containing halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, & iodine) - Polycarbonates (Lexan) - ABS - Vinyl - Any reflective materials. No mirrored acrylic. - Soft woods with high resin content (pine, cedar, spruce, fir) - Wood laminates or veneers - Fiberglass (circuit boards)
