Overstreet Memorial Library

Creative Commons

Users of websites like Thingiverse often display Creative Commons Licenses to communicate to others thatit’s okay to reproduce their work. You might also noticeicons for attribution, non-commercial use and/or otherconditions. Visit creativecommons.org/licenses formore information about Creative Commons.

Library Hours
Monday–Thursday
10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Friday–Sunday
Printing Cost

3D printing costs 20¢ per meter of PLA.
When you submit your file, we will let you know
the estimated cost.

Requesting a 3D Print Job

1.

Bring the completed request form as well as adigital file on a thumb drive to the library. The
request form is available on the library page atwww.35fss.com.

2.

You will receive a confirmation email after thelibrary staff review your request. If you don’t
receive an email from the library in five days,
please call us at 226-4083.

3.

Jobs are printed in the order they are received
and there are many factors that can effect thetime it takes to have your job printed. Please allow
5–7 days for your job to be completed.

Noon–6 p.m.

Federal holidays
Noon–5 p.m.

Closed 4th of July, Thanksgiving,
Christmas and New Year’s Day

3DPRINTINGGUIDELINES

Misawa Air BaseBldg. 629
35 FSS / FSDL
Unit 5019
APO AP
96319-5019
Phone:
0176-77-3068
DSN (315)-226-4083
Fax:
0176-77-2410
DSN (315)-77-2410

35thWhat is 3D printing?
3D printers use digital models to fabricate threedimensional objects, successively printing or forming
layers of material, one at a time, until an object isfully rendered.

3D Printing Guidelines
1.

What kind of 3D printer do you have?
We have a MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer.
Is there a charge for using the 3D printer?
Yes, the cost for printing is 20¢ per meter of PLA (UScash only)
How long does it take to print a project?
It can take anywhere from 25 minutes to several
hours or more depending on the project.
Can I print in multiple colors?
Our printer can only print in one solid color.
What can I print?
Whatever you can print in five hours and meets the3D printing guidelines.
Can I bring filament that I have to use your 3D printer?
No. You must use only the filaments the library has.
How large can I print something?
The largest size that we can print in one piece is 6
inches wide by 10 inches high and 6 inches in depth.
What kind of material is used for printing?
We only use PLA—a corn based, biodegradable,environmentally friendly plastic filament.
Why is the Library offering this service?
A 3D printer is a powerful tool for creativity, innovation and STEM education for people of all ages.
Libraries are in unique positions to make thiscutting-edge technology available to the public.
Do you offer classes?
No, not at this time.

2.

The Library’s 3D printer may be used only for lawful, non-commercial purposes. All designs mustcomply with the Library’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Designs must not:• Create materials prohibited by local, state orfederal law• Be in violation of intellectual property rights,including copyright, patent or trademark
protection.
The library reserves the right to refuse any 3D
print request.
Printing cost is 20¢ per meter of PLA. Payment, inthe form of cash, must be made when the job ispicked up.

3.

The Library assumes no fault if the design does
not print as expected. Library staff will attempt one
reprint if a job fails to print.

4.

Please allow 5–7 days for your job to becompleted.

5.

Items printed by the Library’s 3D printer that are
not picked up within seven days will become
property of the Library. Items must be picked upby the patron who ordered them or an alternate
designated by that person.

6.

The file must be submitted in .STL format and not
be larger than 25 MB.

7.

The item must not exceed 10 inches wide by 6inches high and 6 inches in depth, with a printing
time of five hours or less.

8.

Only one job may be submitted at a time

9.

The user must acknowledge that prints that do notmeet expectations due to design, sizing, color, etc.
will be paid for.

10. Only trained Library staff will have hands onaccess to the 3D printer.
11. All files will be deleted from the 3D printer’s
computer after items have been printed.

Designing in 3D
If you want to give 3D printing a try, you can either startwith your own design or use someone else’s (as longas it is meant to be shared—see Creative Commonsbelow). These are all free to use or offer free options.
•Thingiverse (thingiverse.com) is the official designcommunity of MakerBot, where people share 3Dmodels for others to download.

•3D Warehouse (3dwarehouse.sketchup.com) isalso a sharing community where you can lookfor designs and learn from others. It’s hosted bySketchUp, a 3D modeling software.

•Tinkercad (tinkercad.com) is a great choice forbeginners looking to create original designs. You
can sign up for an account to access tutorials orjust experiment•SketchUp (free version: SketchUp Make, sketchup.
com) and Blender (blender.org) are more advanced
modeling options.