Before you submit your Digital File
File MUST...
- be exported to .stl format, one model per file
- be less than 10"x10"x12", scaled in inches
- pass the model tests for "plastic, white strong and flexible" at http://www.shapeways.com/create?li=nav (3D Tools)
- have no naked edges
- have a minimum feature thickness of 1/16". Any element below this measurement, will not print correctly and we will not refund.
Plastic 3D print jobs (Fortus/uPrint)
Our Service Desk staff will use the following submission process for accepting plastic 3D print jobs:
When a model is received, the student can choose to:
a. Print ASAP, combine if possible
b. Wait until the upcoming 5 pm to combine (Due to the possible savings, we encourage student to combine files)
- Student will be notified of the distribution of support material created by the SMART fill option, and can opt to have the print automatically placed in the wash queue after finish printing.
- Base cost for printing and washing is divided by number of people, not by surface area, volume or numbers of objects.
- Models will generally take one day (overnight) to print and one day (overnight) to wash. So generally, models can be picked up in the morning 2 days after they are submitted if using an ASAP option or 2 days after they are combined and submitted based on dates you provide. These general time estimates will not hold during times of large print volume when there is a backlog. When printing jobs that use only a raft of support material, processing time is 1 day (i.e. print only).
Submitting your digital file:
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- Select your entire model and then go to the Analyze menu on the toolbar, then click on EdgeTools, Show Edges.
- Select "Naked Edges" and confirm that nothing gets highlighted.
- If there are highlighted lines please fix these before coming to the desk.
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- Please note that our software only allows us to confirm that your model is a closed polygon, meaning we can only see the outside faces of the object. If there is an issue with the internal structure, we may not be able to notify you at the time of submission. Please review the model submission guidelines for more information.
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You must purchase a Digital Fabrication Subscription for the semester in order to 3D Print. Failure to follow the submission steps below will result in you needing to make changes and resubmit. We don't allow any custom slicing settings. |
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Our internal process can take up to 48 hours before you receive the first confirmation of your 3D Print request. Please factor this initial lead time into your expectations when submitting a 3D Print request. We have other responsibilities at the Tech Desk unrelated to 3D Printing, so we don’t have the bandwidth to prioritize your request if you come the basement upon submission. |
Raise3D Process
Upload your prepared ideaMaker file and Netfabb screenshot(s) in a zipped folder named YYYY-MM-DD_EID_Group-# (example: 2023-01-09_eid123_Group-1) to be tested and priced
Upload link (you must log into Box before uploading)
E-mail the following details of your 3D print request to the SOA Tech Desk (soatechdesk@utexas.edu)
The number of .idea files you have uploaded
DO NOT send us multiple e-mails if you're submitting more than one group (.idea file), just include the information in one e-mail
The number of parts in each .idea file
Make sure each independent model is an individual .STL
The number of copies you need of each .idea file
Stratasys Process
Upload your prepared STL file and Netfabb screenshot(s) in a zipped folder named YYYY-MM-DD_EID_Model-# (example: 2023-01-09_eid123_Model-1_[3]) to be tested and priced
Upload link (you must log into Box before uploading)
E-mail the following details of your 3D print request to the SOA Tech Desk (soatechdesk@utexas.edu)
The number of .STL files you have uploaded
DO NOT send us multiple e-mails if you're submitting more than one model (.STL file), just include the information in one e-mail
The number of copies you need of each .STL file
After Submission
The Tech Desk will respond to your e-mail with a print time and cost estimate for each file
You must respond to us with either approval or cancellation
Please note that our internal process takes time, and we will respond to you only once we have completed it
With your approval, we will add your print to the queue
The estimated time only calculates print time, not time in the queue
We will notify you when your files are sent to a printer
You will pay for your model via What I Owe
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You will receive an email notifying you when your parts are ready for pickup
If you do not pick up your print, you
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*Faculty must include an account number to charge when submitting 3D Prints.
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