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3D Printing & Laser-cutting Space

The 3D Printing & Laser-cutting Space of the Innovation & Research Commons is where patrons can realize their 3D, 2D & electronic designs.

Our hours of operations are Mon-Fri 8a-8p and Sun 1p-8p. Please email ircmake@auburn.edu to submit job requests until our online reservation system is set up. Contact us in advance if you would like to set up a consultation with our staff concerning your print.

 

 

Pricing Information:
Departments will be charged invoices and FOAP numbers. Students will be charged via credit card.

 

* 3D Printing & Laser cutting/etching Pricing:

Materials Costs:

Standard Filaments:        $0.12/gm (PLA & PETG)

Specialty Filaments:        $0.25/gm PC, Carbon Fiber Infused, Etc.

Standard Resins:             $0.32/mL  $2.00/ 5 min setup and cleaning    

Specialty Resins:             $0.37/mL  $2.00/ 5 min setup and cleaning   

Laser Cutting/Etching:   TBD

Labor Costs:

Standard Setup/Cleanup fee: $1.00 (applies to all print jobs)

Resin Printing Supply Charge: $1.00 (covers PPE/gloves & alcohol for resin prints ONLY)

Extended Print Time: No charge for prints under 5 hours. Printing jobs that go over 5 hours will be subject to an additional charge of $1.00/ every additional 5 hours.

Support Removal (if applicable*): $2.00 for a standard (<10 minute) removal job. Additional $2.00 for every 5 minutes thereafter. You must indicate if you would like for us to perform this service for you.

*3D prints with complex shape will require support material during the printing process. This is by nature intended to be broken away from the final print with ease.