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3D Printing

3D printing services are available for cardholding patrons at the St Charles Public Library to make three-dimensional objects from a patron-provided digital file. Both resin and filament printing are available, in a variety of colors for each.

 

To submit a file for 3D printing, please use our online form. Please make sure to review the types of printers and printing guidelines below before submitting your file.

 

Pricing for 3D printing is based on the weight of the finished object, sans supports. The item will cost 10 cents per gram of weight.

3D Printing

Bambu P1S and X1-Carbon 3D printers

Filament Printing: Bambu Lab P1S and X1C

Items printed in filament tend to be lighter and more flexible than items printed in resin. The printing process allows for the creation of articulated items.

Items printed in filament can melt or deform if exposed to heat.

When submitting a model to be printed in filament, please take into account the effects of gravity on the design. Models are printed in layers from the bottom up, and items with overhangs or hollow areas may need to be printed with supports. Supports can leave marks on the model when removed. These marks can be easily sanded or filed away.

 

Maximum print size: Maximum build depth 9.8″ x 9.8″ x 9.8″

Printing Requirements:

 

  • The design must be submitted in .stl or .obj file format.
  • The Library does not design or edit items for patrons, other than basic size scaling. The patron must provide a finished file to be printed.
  • Objects will only be printed in a single color. Specific color requests may delay printing depending on filament or resin availability.
  • Only one print request per card will be accepted and printed at a time.
  • Completion time for print jobs will vary, depending on object size and complexity and demand for the printer. The Library cannot guarantee that a print job will be ready on a specific day.
  • The patron will be notified when their item is ready for pickup via the contact information provided on the intake form.
  • Printed items must be picked up within two weeks from the date of the first notice. Items not picked up become property of the Library.
  • While the library can provide estimates of final pricing, irregularities in material weight means that these estimates are not guaranteed to be exact.