Students working on a graduation project, as well as staff and researchers, can have parts printed by the FW.
| Type of request | Lead time |
|---|---|
| Standard plastic print, without special settings | Shorter: many printers are available for this |
| Other prints (different technique, material or settings) | Longer: there is less capacity for this |
During busy periods the lead time increases for both types of request.
How it works
- Submit the request form.
- We check whether your part is printable. If there are problems, we will contact you.
- You receive an email as soon as your part is ready for pickup at the FW.
The FW decides whether a more expensive material is needed. For new or complex designs we strongly recommend having a cheap test print made first. That way you can see whether the design works before using more expensive material.
Printers and materials
| Printer | Technique | Build volume (mm) | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab H2D | FDM, dual nozzle | 295 × 315 × 320 | PLA (light grey, black), PLA-CF, ABS, PETG, TPU |
| Bambu Lab X1-Carbon | FDM | 250 × 250 × 250 | PLA (light grey, black), PLA-CF, ABS, PETG, TPU |
| Bambu Lab A1 | FDM | 250 × 250 × 250 | PLA (light grey, black), PLA-CF, ABS, PETG, TPU |
| Markforged Mark Two | FDM with continuous fibre (CFF) | 315 × 125 × 150 | Onyx; reinforcement with fibreglass, HSHT fibreglass, carbon fibre or aramid (Kevlar) |
| Formlabs Form 4 | SLA | 195 × 120 × 205 | Grey, Clear, Tough 1500, Tough 2000, Flexible 80A, Elastic 50A |
Technical specifications
| Printer | Accuracy | Nozzle (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Bambu Lab H2D | ±200 µm | 0.2 and 0.4 |
| Bambu Lab X1-Carbon | ±200 µm | 0.2 and 0.4 |
| Bambu Lab A1 | ±200 µm | 0.4 |
| Markforged Mark Two | X, Y: ±250 µm or 25%; Z: ±100 µm or 15% (whichever is larger) | 0.4 |
| Formlabs Form 4 | ±0.15% to ±0.3%, depending on size (minimum ±0.02 to ±0.15 mm) | – |
Accuracy figures are the manufacturers’ specifications.
Your own material? In the request form, tick “Own material” under material. Then label the material with your name and request ID and hand it in at the front desk. The FW is not liable for loss.
Other materials on request. Questions? Stop by the front desk, email FW-ME@tudelft.nl or book an intake meeting.