3D printing, laser and mechanical

3D printing

The department's 3D printer service is located in the 1st year lab on level 1. Please visit the technicians for further information.

Some details of the service:

Hardware:

• We use an FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printer.
• Split your larger design into small parts.
• Build area should not exceed 250h x 210d x220w mm
• We use PLA as the main printing material, but also PETG and TPU.
• We do not use ABS.

Software:

• Any 3D design app can be used, but the following are recommended:
• Fusion 360, available on Imperial Software Hub.
• SolidWorks, also available on the software hub.
• FreeCAD

Print requests:

• All requests should be placed on the online app:
• Fusion 360, available on EEE Tech Services - Power Apps
• The following file formats are accepted:
• .STL, .STEP, .3mf
• One file per request.

Laser cutting

The Department's laser cutting service is also based in the 1st year lab, full details can be accessed from the technicians.

An overview of the service:

• Hardware:
• Our 30 Watts laser cutter, has the following specifications:
• With a 600X300 mm bed, cutting and engraving up to 5 mm thick acrylic material. Supplies can be sourced from the EEE Stores. using the ordering process
• Only Acrylic is used.

Software:

• Any design app can be used, but the following are recommended:
• Fusion 360, available on Inkscape, also available on the software hub.
• Suggested settings:

• For cutting use a RED line, 0.01 mm width, a BLUE line, 0.01 mm width for engraving, and BLACK infill for raster.
• Save your design as .SVG or .PDF.
• Fusion 360 available on Imperial software hub. Export your sketch as .DXF
• SolidWorks, which is also available on the Imperial software hub.

Laser cut request form

For all your Laser cut requests, please use the online App:

• EEE 3D Printing Request - Power Apps.
• The file formats accepted are:
• SVG, DXF, PDF:
• Only submit one file per request.

Mechanical services

Mechanical engineering support – Room 118 (Mechanical Workshop)

A dedicated Mechanical Engineer/Technician is available in Room 118 to support teaching services and teaching project work. This service is intended to help students and staff improve the accuracy, strength, and suitability of their mechanical designs.

Support Available

• Improving accuracy of mechanical components and assemblies

• Advising on strength and material suitability

• Assistance with mechanical design and feasibility

• Material selection guidance

• Access to professional experience in mechanical engineering and workshop practice

Contact the Mechanical Engineer

Please email: Phil Jones  to get your work in the queue.