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1 19 19 31 19 65 19 19 49 31 31 19 19 19 19 19 45Available Printers
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For general purpose printing. Training and access is available upon request to all PCMD members.
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For smooth surface finishes and very high precision. Has the capacity to print autoclavable materials and optically clear materials. Access and training available on a case-by-case basis.
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For complex geometry and functional parts. Water soluble support material allows for printing large overhangs and internal features.
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3D Printer Comparison
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FlashForge Creator Pro | 40FormLabs Form 3 (SLA) | 37Ultimaker S3 | 9
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Layer Resolution a |
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100 - 400 microns | 1e25 - 300 microns | 1e20 - 200 microns | 9
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XY Precision a |
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200 microns | 1825 microns | 196.9 microns | 9
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Materials Available a |
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ABS | 2aFormlabs photopolymer resins | 2ePLA, PVA, many more upon request | 9
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Maximum build volume a |
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22.7 × 14.8 × 15.0 cm | 2514.5 × 14.5 × 18.5 cm | 2523.0 × 19.0 × 20.0 cm | 9
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Support Material? a |
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Yes* | 9
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Yes- thin supports require physical removal and post-processing a |
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Yes- PVA water-soluble support | 9
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Notes a |
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Available to all users 2 23Fastest turnaround time a |
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Printing requires a washing and a curing step 2 28Parts can be optically clear 2 25Parts can be autoclavable a |
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Tutorials and Tips
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