3D PRINTING IN THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
The CAD-Graphics team offers two methods for James Watt School of Engineering students and staff to attain FFF 3D printed components.
Fulfillment service
This service is focused towards researchers/academics, those wanting larger prints, high-volume batch production, or prints that would be challenging to produce on desktop machines.
Industrial Printers:
| Printer | Build Volume (mm) | Standard Material | Standard Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratasys F170 | 254 x 254 x 254 | ABS only | 1 week |
| Stratasys F270 | 308 x 254 x 308 | ABS only | 1 week |
| Prusa XL | 360 x 360 x 360 | PLA | 1 week |
Submit your components as STL or 3MF files through the UofG Helpdesk:
3D Printer Farm
This is a "self-service" facility located on level 3 of the James Watt South Building, focused towards taught students.
- Accessible 9AM-5PM Monday to Friday only.
- You must be inducted into the facility and onto the 3D printer hardware and software you intend to use before using the 3D Printer Farm. Contact CAD-Graphics for an in-person induction.
- Watch the Tutorial Videos playlist or read the Standard Operating Procedure linked below.
3D Printers available:
| Printer | Build Volume (mm) | Filament size (mm) | Standard Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu P1S* | 250 x 250 x 250 | 1.75 | PLA only |
| Ultimaker 2+ Connect | 223 x 220 x 205 | 2.85 | PLA |
| Ultimaker S3 | 230 x 190 x 200 | 2.85 | PLA |
* Bambu P1S machines are reserved exclusively for Engineering Skills 1 Design, Build, Test students in Semester 2.
Bookable 3D Printers for larger prints, more complex prints, or use of non-standard materials:
| Printer | Build Volume (mm) | Filament size (mm) | Standard Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultimaker S5 | 330 x 240 x 300 | 2.85 | PLA. Discuss alternatives with CAD-Graphics team. |
| Ultimaker S7 | 330 x 240 x 300 | 2.85 | PLA. Discuss alternatives with CAD-Graphics team. |
Contact the CAD-Graphics team for booking enquiries: cadgraphics@glasgow.ac.uk
3D Printed micrometer slide holder being used in a SAW nebulisation research experiment.
Turbine Engine with an additively manufactured nacelle, located at the Acre Road Wind Tunnel.
A section of the 3D Printer Farm located in the James Watt South Building's Prototyping Studio.
Bambu Lab 3D printer instructions and software:
- Bambu P1S Tutorial Videos Playlist
- Bambu 3D Printers - Standard Operating Procedure
- Download Bambu Studio
Useful Bambu Lab resources:
Ultimaker 3D printer instructions and software:
Useful Ultimaker resources:
- Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle user manual
- Ultimaker S3 user manual
- Ultimaker 2+ Connect user manual
- Ultimaker Troubleshooting
- Ultimaker Material Table
- Ultimaker Markeplace - Material Profiles
General troubleshooting:
