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.
