3D Printing Area Rules and FAQs

• Students utilizing the 3-D printers for non-academic/non-research projects are limited to 500 grams per semester. If you exceed this, please provide your own filament.
• you choose to use your own material, it MUST be PLA, ABS, or PETG from Bambu, Hatchbox, or Overture brands.
• If the printer runs out of filament, an AIS staff member will change it out for you.
• Clean off the build plate when your print is finished.
• Do not perform maintenance on the printers. We'll do that for you.
• Always check with an AIS staff member before beginning a print.
• Stay long enough to make sure your print starts correctly.
• All prints must be school appropriate (please use your best judgment).
• Do NOT directly touch the nozzle. It can be as hot as 300 degrees!
• Remember to remove the filament from the hot end when your print is finished.

Machine Shop Rules and FAQs