Dremel 3D45 3-D Printer

A 3-D printer which takes a digital file and prints a three dimensional object out of PLA filament.

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Description

The Dremel 3D45 is a 3-D printer which takes a digital file and prints a three dimensional object out of PLA filament. The maximum build volume of the 3-D printer is 10” x 6” x 6.7” (254mm x 154mm x 170mm). The 3D45 Printer has a nozzle of 0.4 mm, a layer maximum resolution of 0.05mm and a layer minimum resolution of 0.3mm.  

Reservation time: 2 hours. Please book slots for 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm, or 4pm-6pm. 

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Requirements

We provide

  • Safety training
  • Filament
  • A laptop with internet access and Dremel Digilab 3D Slicer installed 

You must bring

  • A file ready to print

Required Forms and Tutorials

Before you use the Dremel 3D Printer for the first time, you must complete:

Software and File Creation

Free files to print are available at Thingiverse.

To create your own files to 3-D print, any program which creates in .STL format will work. Options include:

To print an .STL file we need to use a slicing program, which converts the 3-D model into instructions for the 3-D Printer (gcode). For this machine we use the Dremel Digilab 3-D slicer. This program is available to use in the Makerspace, but we recommend that you test out the slicer on your design first at home to get an estimate of the size and resolution you will be able to print in 2 hours. Please note that the slicer overestimates how quickly it can print, in order to make sure your print can be finished before your time is up, aim for a estimated print time of 1 hour and 40 minutes or less. Please bring in your original .stl file, not .gcode, as you may need to scale or edit your file to fit your appointment time.

Acceptable Materials

The Makerspace has PLA in a variety of colors. We can’t guarantee stock of a specific color. To request a specific color, please email hpl.makerspace@hayward-ca.gov after placing your online reservation request, and we will do our best to provide it. 

Contact the Makerspace: (510) 583-2108 | Email
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