Where are the 3D Printers?
There are 7 3D printers located at the MakerSpace in Whittier Hall 109 - 113. The MakerSpace is is an interdisciplinary space on campus open to all students, faculty, and staff.
What does it have?
3D Printers
Laser System
3D Scanner
Sewing Machines
Wood Shop
Where is it?
It is located in Whittier Hall 109 - 113.
When is it open?
Please check the MakerSpace web site for current hours.
How do I use it?
The MakerSpace is an open space, but certain spaces do require training and certification before use. MakerSpace Manager Jaquie Tull can be contacted with any questions. The space is staffed when open. Email jtull2@swarthmore.edu or just drop by someone will be there to assist you.
What are the space and machines used for?
They can be used for personal projects or academic ones, but priority is given to classes and class projects.
Printing Tips
There are a variety of problems with an STL file that can causing printing problems. Netfabb Basic has a good set of repair tools. Run the repair and update the stats to make sure things look okay. Then apply the repair.
The attached document has details about minimum geometry sizes, part shrinkage, and other useful details.