The Halton Hills Public Library has 3D Printing! Stop by the Creativity Centre in the Georgetown or Acton Branch to explore all your 3D printing options.
3D Printing
What is 3D printing?
The 3D printing process builds a three-dimensional object from a computer file layer by layer. 3D printing allows you to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.
How does 3D printing work?
A 3D model is created by computer software or 3D scanner. A file with this 3D design model is then loaded into the 3D printer to guide the printer during the printing process.
About our 3D printer
HHPL has both the Bambu Labs P1S and X1C 3D Printers. These printers use a corn-based, fully biodegradable filament and is made from renewable and natural resources. These printers have easy to use control panels with network job sending and filtration.
Popular printing projects
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Replacement board game pieces
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Fidget toys
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Cat toys
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Keychains
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Bookmarks
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Cookie cutters
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Replacement parts for small appliances, etc.
3D printing guidelines
Who can use the printer?
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Any Halton Hills Public Library card holder who is high school age or older and has completed the required 3D printing certification course (see below).
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If you are younger than high school age, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has completed the 3D certification course.
Requirements to print
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You must remain with your print task during the printing phase or leave your contact information with an Associate.
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You must supply your own external storage device (USB).
Certification course
Complete the 11-minute, online 3D printer certification course provided by the Halton Hills Public Library.
In this course you will learn how to use the Library's 3D printer! We will show you how to find a project and then teach you how to prepare it for printing on our 3D printer.
New! Complete your 3D Printer Certification online. Start the course using the button below. You will be asked to provide your contact information and agree to the 3D Printer terms of use before viewing the video to complete the course.
Fees
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Fees are based on the amount of filament used to print the object.
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The fee is $0.10 per gram of filament.
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Fees can be paid in-person at the service desk.
Terms of use
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The 3D printer is available on a first-come, first-use basis.
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Print jobs are limited to five hours, unless prior arrangements have been made with a Library Associate.
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Print jobs must be completed 30 minutes before the Library closes.
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HHPL is not responsible for flawed 3D designs or the quality of the printed object.
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Do not willfully abuse or damage the 3D printer in any way.
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No printing of weapons, sexually explicit, criminal or quasi-criminal material, profanities and/or other material that violate the law or the Library's Code of Conduct.