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Exporting for 3D Printing - Solidworks
SolidWorks can be found at the UCC (55 west 13th street)
or on university computers designated for modeling and animation.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - Solidworks
Once modeling is complete select fle > save as from the main menu.
Then in the dialogue box select STL.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - Solidworks
Before clicking save, click on Option.
Make sure units are set to inches and that Resolution tickers are 4-5 before the end and not
maxed out, doing so will crash the printer. After this click ok and continue to save the fle. Note
changing the export units to inches will not change the unites or settings in solidworks wich you
modeled your part or its scale. Changing units in solidworks preferences will affect the scale
and should not be done for saving a fle for 3d printing.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - ZPrint
When Zprint is started us-
ers are prompted to locate
a fle to open. If EZ-Print is
selected uncheck this option
and continue.
ZPrint can be found at the UCC (55 west 13th street)
or on university computers designated for modeling and animation.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - ZPrint
After a fle is selected a prompt appears to se-
lect a unit. This is not the unit of measurement
the model was created in, but refers to the unit
defned while exporting from SolidWorks. Zprint
will try to pick the correct unit based on infor-
mation from the fle. It is suggested to leave the
default unit selected. It is important to note that
choosing another unit will afect the scale of the
part.
You may receive one or both of the following pop up windows when importing your fle.
Select YES to correct inverted normals, and NO to use fast rendering.
This is how a part looks
once loaded into zprint.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - ZPrint
Once your part is opened in ZPrint check that it has imported at the appropriate scale. First
select your part by clicking on it in any view window, when selected an orange box will appear
around the part. Then from the top menu select Transform> Scale. A pop up window will appear
showing the parts measurements in xyz coordinates referring to the length width and height re-
spectively to the orientation of the part. The maximum dimensions of a part is 10x14x8 inches.
In rare occasions a part may import and not be visible. If you can see white points that defne
parts of your model this means that fast rendering has been turned on. To correct this from the
top menu select View > Fast rendering, this will display the object in a shaded view. If your
model is still not visible then it has imported at very large or small scale. In this case reopen
the part by selecting File > Open. Next make sure the correct unit is selected, if the same error
occurs try importing and changing the units between inches, millimeters or centimeters. Once
you are able to import your fle using one of the settings and have confrmed that it is the correct
scale the fle is acceptable for printing.

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Exporting for 3D Printing - ZPrint
A fle can now be saved as a .ZBD fle for submission with the 3D Print request form. To save
select File > Save As and name the fle accordingly and click save. Title the fle with your frst
and last name month.day 3digit number and x number of copies. Example: John Smith 10.20
001x1.ZBD, John Smith 10.20 002x2.ZBD. Use these titles in the part name feld on the 3D
Print request form.

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Print Request - Charging
3D Prints are charged at a rate of $3.50 Per Cubic inch of material. The 3D Print Request PDF will automati-
cally calculate a part(s) individual and a total price when the number of cubic inches and copies requested
is entered. This amount is to be paid at the Cashiers ofce before a completed model can be picked up from
the 3D Print center. The Cashiering ofce is located at 72 Fifth Ave, lower level hours of operation are Mon -
Thursday, 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM Friday, 10:00 - 4:45 PM. Payment can pay by personal check, credit card (MC,
Visa, Amex), debit card or cash. 3D prints will be only be available for pick up from the 3D Print center during
posted hours. Please e-mail 3dprinter@newschool.edu with further questions.
To Determine the cubic inches of a part open it in Zprint and select the part, then click View> Calculate Part
Statistics. A pop up window will appear copy, this information into 3D Print request form. Note that shelling
a part in solidworks can greatly reduce the volume of cubic inches and cost of a part. When designing a part
that is shelled creat a hole so that execess material can be removied and recycled. The minimum wall thick-
ness is 1/8 creating thinner parts will be to fragile to be removed from the machine.
Senuing youi iequest
You are now ready to send your request to the Academic Resource
Center. Attach only your .zdb file/s and .PDF order form to an email
and send it to 3dprinter@newschool.edu. No other files are required.
Please do not attach any other files.
We uo not neeu youi soliu mouels oi stl files.

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Print Request - Output Time
Theses charts illustrate turn around time for print quests as relative to the scale of a part. The
full printable area is 14L x 11W x 8H (35.6cm L x 27.9cm W x 20.3cm H) however to process
a large number of requests within a reasonable time it is critical to be mindful of the scale of
work.
A part with the dimensions of 4 tall, 3.5 wide, 5.5 long
has a 5 business day output time. (10.2cm tall, 8.9cm wide,
14cm long)
A part with the dimensions of 4 tall, 3.5 wide, 7 long has
a 7 business day output time. (10.2cm tall, 8.9cm wide,
17.8cm long)
A part with the dimensions of 4 tall, 11 wide, 7 long has
a 10 business day output time. (10.2cm tall, 27.9cm wide,
17.8cm long)
Parts larger that 4x11x7 inches will require 14 business days or longer. (10.2 cm x 27.9 cm
x 17.8 cm) During midterm and fnnals there may behigh volume of requests which may
lengthen output time.
You will be notified when you parts are ready for pickup.
Do not email requests for early pickup.
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Ordering Glue
Infltrant (glue) can be ordered form Zcorp though their shop.
This is not provided as part of the 3D printing service.
https://zcentral.zcorp.com/
Printer # 65112 will be needed to create an account to order supplies from Z-Corp.
Please fully read instructions before using any glue and wear proper protection. Only use in
approved ventilated spaces. If you are unsure ask technicians with in your department to
verify a proper space and or handling/ storage procedures. If You have any addational ques-
tions please email 3Dprinter@newschool.edu
Z-Max epoxy is the infltrant of choice for those who need a func-
tional prototype part. Once infltrated with Z-Max, parts can easily
be machined, tapped, sanded and painted. Z-Max will give you a
very hard, very rigid, very strong part.
2 part epoxy. 1/2 hour working time 12hr cure time.
Z-Bond 90 is an economic instant infltrant for fnishing Z Corp 3D
printed models. It is a low odor, fast-curing formulation that makes
strong and very colorful models. Z-Bond 90 is the best value instant
infltrant and a great choice for concept modeling applications.
CA glue (Super Glue) 5min cure time
Z-Bond 101 is premium instant infltrant for fnishing Z Corp 3D
printed models. It is the strongest, fastest setting, lowest odor gener-
al purpose infltrant designed to rapidly strengthen parts.
CA glue (Super Glue) 5min cure time