While we are operating under social distancing and with a need to keep equipment clean, we will be operating a bureau service for 3D printing. You can submit 3D prints just as you would for 2D, with collection from the Lab Shop.
While we are operating under social distancing and with a need to keep equipment clean, we will be operating a bureau service for 3D printing. You can submit 3D prints just as you would for 2D, with collection from the Lab Shop.
It is useful to understand the limitations of the printer before your start creating your model. It is strongly recommended that you read this guide before submitting a print.
You can model in any 3D modelling software but we advise you to use Rhino and the template file provided. Export each part as an .stl file.
You can download Prusa Slicer for free. Process your STL file, make a note of the time the object takes to print and save the Prusa project.
Submit and pay for your file to be printed. We aim to have this done in 24 hours.
Once you have received confirmation, come in and pick up your print.
We are in the process of developing an online submission. Until that is operational please drop off your g-code on a USB at the Lab Shop.
A fast, easy to use CNC Mill. Will machine medium and high density foam to be uses as component parts or molds. Also good for flipping the stock for machining both sides.
Smaller bed size than the CNC routers. Only machines foam.
Our lowest price CNC. Will machine medium density foam (Blue and Cream, not Orange foam). Good for machining highly detailed designs. Fitted with our smallest tool (2mm Flat Mill)
Will only machine Blue and Cream foam. A small bed.
A Powerful CNC Router capable of cutting foam up to 1220 x 1200 x 50. Good for machining context models.
There are few disadvantages when cutting foam. Unlike normal it has a manual tool change.So jobs that require lots of tool changes can be slow.
TO BOOK, EMAIL e.lancaster1@westminster.ac.uk YOUR RHINO FILE AND NC CODE FOR CHECKING. WE WILL BOOK YOU IN.
Our largest CNC. Capable of cutting Plywood, MDF, foam and Acrylic.
A popular choice of with a que.
TO BOOK, EMAIL e.lancaster1@westminster.ac.uk YOUR RHINO FILE AND NC CODE FOR CHECKING. WE WILL BOOK YOU IN.
Cheap fast and we have 12. The parts that come out are strong with a good resolution.
No support material so all overhangs will have support that will need to be broken off.
Can print in full colour (the file submitted must be a .zcorp or .VRML file). Complex forms can be printed as it is all self supporting.
The material is very brittle and breaks easily. This means it is not suitable for delicate models such as small scale trusses and space-frame structures. Can be expensive (it can also be cheap if you model correctly) we recommend you start printing with the Prusa's.
Can print in full colour (the file submitted must be a .zcorp or .VRML file). Complex forms can be printed as it is all self supporting. Larger volume than the Zcorp 250.
The material is very brittle and breaks easily. This means it is not suitable for delicate models such as small scale trusses and space-frame structures. Can be expensive (it can also be cheap if you model correctly) we recommend you start printing with the Prusa's.
Prints with a soluble support so complex parts can be printed. No time limit, can print over night.
Considerably more expensive and slower than the Prusa.