3D printing & laser cutting
Email us with any queries about these City of Sydney Library services. Include the subject line ‘3D printing’ or ‘Laser cutting’.
Request our 3D printing service
$5 for each job + $3 an hour print time. 3D printing costs are capped at $30.
Project Status: When you need to do this
Library members can request to print their 3D designs on our 3D printers.
To request 3D printing you need to complete our online form and include your 3D design files.
We will confirm the total costs with you before we start.
What you need to do
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Eligibility
You must be a library member to use this service.
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Create your files in advance
We accept .obj .thing and .stl files only.
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Lodge your request using our online form
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Collect and pay for your printed item
We will confirm the total costs with you before we start.
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Before you start
Library membership
3D printing services are only available to library members.
If you’re not already a member you can join online.
Prepare your file for 3D printing
There are several free CAD platforms where you can design your own 3D printing file. Many have built-in tutorials to get you started.
Examples of 3D editing platforms:
- TinkerCAD
- Blender
- Fusion 360
- Sketch Up
- Free CAD
- Onshape.
When you send us your file, we use slicing software to convert it into G-code to send to our 3D printers.
Library employees may be able to help you convert your idea into a usable filetype. If you need assistance, leave a note at the end of the online form.
After you finish
We’ll let you know when your item is ready to collect.
Payment on collection is required.
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