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’.
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.
Email us with any queries about these City of Sydney Library services. Include the subject line ‘3D printing’ or ‘Laser cutting’.
You must be a library member to use this service.
We accept .obj .thing and .stl files only.
We will confirm the total costs with you before we start.
3D printing services are only available to library members.
If you’re not already a member you can join online.
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:
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.
We use Ultimaker and Makerbot 3D printers.
Choose which printer you want us to use.
Ultimaker | Makerbot |
---|---|
Slower print with higher quality | Faster print with reduced quality |
Fewer filament options | More filament options |
Support option available | No support option |
We’ll let you know when your item is ready to collect.
Payment on collection is required.
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