3D Printing & Laser-cutting Space

Who can print?

The 3D printers are available for use by all current Auburn University students, faculty, and staff. Printing is done on a first-come first-served basis. Objects being printed for course work or research may take priority over other printing projects.

Terms of use and copyright

Those wishing to utilize the library's 3D printers must do so for lawful purposes. Users must respect the health and safety of the University community and abide by all applicable laws and university policies. The production of weapons, facsimiles of weapons or replicas of weapons is prohibited in the Auburn University Libraries MakerSpace. This includes parts of weapons, ammunition, and defensive as well as offensive weapons. Auburn University Libraries staff reserves the right to deny any print request for any reason.

Auburn University abides by the copyright laws of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). These laws govern photocopying or creating other reproductions of copyrighted materials. All users of the 3D printers must abide by copyright laws.

Quality

Users may see slight imperfections in their prints. Small bumps, holes, or rough edges on the object may occur with 3D printing. You can clean up some of the imperfections with fine sandpaper or other tools. The printer is very accurate, but there may be some instances where objects with multiple pieces or moveable parts do not precisely fit together.

The printer builds objects from the ground up. Many structures with overhangs must be built with support structures attached. Removing supports can affect the level of quality of a print. These types of additions are easily removable by the user. Staff is not responsible for removing any supports and/or rafts for the user.

Please allow 2 weeks unless otherwise specified for print completion.

Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Please email ircmake@auburn.edu to submit job requests. Contact us in advance if you would like to set up a consultation with our staff concerning your job.

Pricing information below. Departments will be charged via invoices and FOAP numbers. Students will be charged via credit card.

Price Schedule for 3D Printing & Laser Cutting/Etching:

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:   Varies depending on material; see page for more information

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.