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- be exported to .stl format, one model per file
- be less than 10"x10"x12", scaled in inches
- pass the model tests for "plastic, white strong and flexible" at http://www.shapeways.com/create?li=nav (FREE TEST3D Tools)
- have no naked edges
- have a minimum feature thickness of 1/16". Any element below this measurement, will not print correctly and we will not refund.
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Our Service Desk staff will use the following submission process for accepting plastic 3D print jobs:
When a model is received, the student can choose to:
a. Print ASAP, combine if possible
b. Wait until the upcoming 5 pm to combine (Due to the possible savings, we encourage student to combine files)
- Student will be notified of the distribution of support material created by the SMART fill option, and can opt to have the print automatically placed in the wash queue after finish printing.
- Base cost for printing and washing is divided by number of people, not by surface area, volume or numbers of objects.
- Models will generally take one day (overnight) to print and one day (overnight) to wash. So generally, models can be picked up in the morning 2 days after they are submitted if using an ASAP option or 2 days after they are combined and submitted based on dates you provide. These general time estimates will not hold during times of large print volume when there is a backlog. When printing jobs that use only a raft of support material, processing time is 1 day (i.e. print only).
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