Advanced Fabrication Lab
The Baum Family Maker Space's Advanced Fabrication Lab is home to a variety of rapid prototyping and manufacturing equipment.
Stratasys F900
The Stratasys F900 is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer with a build volume of 36" x 24" x 36". All prints are printed with a secondary, often dissolvable support material.
Material options:
• ABS
• Nylon Carbon Fiber
• ULTEM 1010 Resin
• Polycarbonate
• ASA
• PLA - easy to print, economical, 3D printing go-to plastic
• TPU - rubbery material used to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts
Students are only charged for the cost of the material their printing requires.
Stratasys F370
The Stratasys F370 is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer with a build volume of 14" x 10" x 14". All prints are printed with a secondary, often dissolvable support material.
Material options:
• ABS (can be infused with carbon fiber or polycarbonate)
• PLA - easy to print, economical, 3D printing go-to plastic
• TPU - rubbery material used to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts
For printing student work, students are only charged for cost of the material used for their job.
FormLabs Form 3L
The FormLabs Form 3L is a Stereolithography (SLA) Resin 3D Printer with a build volume of 13.2" x 7.9" x 11.8".
Material options:
• Polymer resin - black, white, gray & clear. General purpose, can be brittle.
• Castable wax - purple. Used to create investment molds & cast metal parts.
• Flexible resins - clear. Best for flexible & rubbery parts.
• Polyurethane - black. Strong, impact resistant & pliable.
• High temp & flame retardant resin.
• ESD resin - protects electronics from electrostatic discharge.
• Biomedical resins - designed specifically for medial use.
Markforged X7
The Markforged X7 is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer with a build volume of 13" x 10.6" x 7.9". This is a Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) printer, meaning prints can be reinforced with a continuous fiber for increased strength.
Plastic options:
• Onyx - carbon fiber filled nylon
• Nylon - unfilled thermoplastic
• PLA - easy to print, economical, 3D printing go-to plastic
• TPU - rubbery material used to create flexible, impact-absorbent parts
Fiber options:
• Carbon Fiber
• Fiberglass
• Kevlar
Prusa MK4
The Prusa MK4 is a Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printer with a build volume of 9.8" x 8.3" x 8.6".
Material options:
• PLA - easy to print, economical, 3D printing go-to plastic (can be infused with wood, cork, bronze, copper or steel)
• ABS
• PETG (can be infused with carbon fiber or tungsten)
• Polycarbonate
• Nylon
• TPU
• Soluable support material
Univeral Laser Systems VLS6.75
The ULS VLS6.75 is a CO2 laser cutter capable of rapid precision cutting and scoring in a 2D plane with a cutting area of 18" x 32".
Material options:
• Cardboard & paper
• Wood and fiberboard
• Acrylic
• PETG
• Aluminum (etching only)
Omegasonics OMG-4030
The OMG-4030 is an ultrasonic cleaner used to remove the support material included in the output from the 3D printers. It has a tank dimensions of 40" x 30" x 40" which is sufficient for the largest output that can be obtained from the 3D printers in the Advanced Fabrication Lab.
Published on December 6th, 2020
Last updated on July 14th, 2023