3D PRINTING POLICY

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1. Prepare your Model 

• Watch the video How to set up a 3DP file for reference

• For further questions, please reach out to the 3DPrint Team lead, Davit Khomasuridze (davit.khomasuridze76@citytech.cuny.edu) 

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2. Drop your labeled filament first 

• The filament must be delivered before file submission.

• Students are required to bring properly labeled filament and drop it off at the CLT workstation desk. 

  • Label: Use the format: FirstName_LastName 

  •  Drop at the CLT work station V813 

  • Take a picture of the drop-off filament to submit along with your model. 

• NOTE: Models without filament will be moved to the end of the queue. 

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3. Submit Your WATERTIGHT MODEL for Review

• Naming Convention: FirstName_LastName_Part#  

• Be sure to have the picture of your labeled filament drop-off location. 

• Fill out the 3D Printing Form

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4. Review Process 

• Our FAB CLTs will review your model.  

  • If approved, a CLT will send the file to the 3D printer and notify you which machine your model is assigned to. 

  • If denied, a CLT will notify you so you can revise and resubmit your model for review. 

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• NOTE: Models will be reviewed between 1-2 business days —plan accordingly to meet your deadlines.

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5. Retrieve Model 

• Retrieve your printed model from the windowsill near the CLT station (V813). 

 

Important Notes 

• Students are responsible for monitoring their prints to help prevent failures. 

• Students enrolled in ARCH 3590 FAB will have priority access to the Bambu 3D printers. 

• The maximum time for printing is 36 hrs per printing 

• Students can only print school-related projects 

• CLTs may not always be available to assist during active printing. 

• The lab reserves the right to cancel reservations if students are unprepared or do not follow established procedures. 

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Filament: 

• Both machines use only PLA 

• No wood fiber PLA at all, none of any brand 

• PLA Diameter:  

  • Bambu printers = 1.75mm 

  • Ultimaker printers = 2.85mm 

• Recommended brands: 

  • Bambu (preferred for Bambu machines) 

  • Polymaker*  

  • Sunlu* 

  • Overture* 

*Brands available at Amazon