3D Printer

Ultimaker 3D printer

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A 3D printer is a machine that creates physical objects from a digital design. It works by building the object layer by layer instead of 
cutting material away. First, a 3D model is prepared on a computer and using slicing software, the design is then converted into a g-code file. The file is then loaded into a 3D printer and printed using materials like PLA, ABS, or PETG to form each layer.  As the layers stack up, a complete 3D object is created.

 

3D Printer models:

  • Ultimaker 2+Connect
    • Build volume: 223 x 220 x 205 mm
    • Storage method: USB 
    •  Nozzle size: 0.4mm
    • Number of nozzles: 1
    • Filament diameter: 2.85mm
    • UM2+C specifications
       
  • Ultimaker3
    • Build volume: 215 x 215 x 200mm
    • Storage method: USB
    • Nozzle size: 0.4mm
    • Number of nozzles: 2
    • Filament diameter: 2.85mm

      Material allowed: PLA (Poly Lactic Acid) is a biodegradable thermoplastic made from products like corn starch and sugar cane. 
      Cost of material: $2.00 per metre.
      Slicing software used to prepare 3D models for Ultimaker printers:
      Ultimaker Cura https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura

      Please complete our Virtual 3D Printer Certification process to use our 3D printers for your DIY projects.