3D Printing

3D Printing

Book a Time

Book a time to use a 3D printer at Erie Community Library or LINC Library Innovation Center.

Training

You will be provided with a safety training during your first reservation. This typically takes 30 minutes.

Materials

Filament Cost: 10 cents per gram.

The provided filament (PLA) must be used. No outside materials are permitted.

The color loaded in the machine when you arrive is the color that will be used for your print. 

Rules

Must have a library card (Resident, CLC, or Limited. E-access cards DO NOT allow use of maker spaces/services)  

Less than $7.50 in fines/fees on your library account  

Must have a valid email address  

Users under 12 must have a parent/guardian present. Both the under-12 user and parent/guardian will need to be certified and sign waivers

Five active reservations allowed at a time

Must wear closed toe shoes  

Hair tied up, no dangling clothing or jewelry 

Other, non-certified people may accompany you during your reservation time (subject to limitation)

No weapons, parts for weapons, weapon accessories, or weapon replicas may be produced with Makerspace or Woodshop equipment

Work must be concluded by or before the end of the reservation. For example, a 3D print must be completed or at a stopping point at the end of your reservation time so that the next person can begin their work on time

Additional rules may apply in specific areas or with specific equipment, please see the “More Info” link  under the equipment you’d like to use for more details.