Our 3D PRINTER is your 3D PRINTER
HNL Tool Library members have access to our Flashforge Adventurer III 3D Printer for a small fee. Just attend an Introduction to 3D Printing training or come with the existing knowledge to operate the 3D Printer from your own research and experience, then book an appointment online.
Printer usage starts at $2 per 30 minutes plus a one-time $60 training fee if you decide to attend our Introduction to 3D Printing Training. Book back-to-back appointments for full day use and edit or cancel at no charge until 24 hours before start time.
Members have the option to bring their own filament to use in the 3D Printer for their projects or to purchase filament from us for $0.50 per meter (rounded up to the next meter for partial meter filament purchases). We will have both 1.75 mm PLA and ABS filament available for purchase in white and/or black. We are unable to take requests for specific filament colors or brands and can only offer what we have in stock at the time. Filaments cannot be purchased in advance and can only be bought in person when you come for your reservation. Filament purchases can be made by cash or credit card.
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GET INSPIRED TO CREATE
Watch the manufacturer’s video to see what this 3D Printer can do.
ATTEND INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING TRAINING
It is suggested that all members attend a one-time training and complete complimentary follow-up training before reserving or using the 3D Printer.
In group orientation, we’ll cover the bare-bones basics required to safely operate the 3D Printer without supervision. There is a one-time orientation fee of $60 per person. The details to access the complimentary optional follow-up training will be provided at the group orientation.
If you prefer an individual experience or assistance with your project, please contact us to inquire about private training.
If you want to schedule time to use the 3D Printer without having attended our orientation, you must come prepared to operate the machine and complete your project without assistance.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Frequently Asked Questions about 3D Printing
Q: How large of a 3D print can I create?
A: The dimensions of the print bed are 6” x 6” x 6” but we suggest you limit your print to 5.9 inches.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Bring a USB drive with your print as a .g or .gx file and your filament (unless you’d like to buy from us).
Q: What kind of filament should I buy?
A: 1.75 mm PLA or ABS.
Q: Where can I find pre-made 3D object files?
A: Thingiverse or Etsy are great sites for free or purchasable 3D Prints, but you must be able to slice them using slicer software (FlashPrint is the best for our printer) in order to turn them into a .g or .gx file.
Q: Will I be able to receive assistance from HNL Tool Library staff and volunteers to operate the 3D Printer?
A: No, you must come prepared to complete your project without assistance.