The Library’s 3-D printers are available to Middletown Township Public Library cardholders to make three-dimensional plastic objects using a design that is uploaded from a digital computer file under the supervision of a training staff member on a first come, first served basis.
Restrictions: The Library reserves the right to refuse the production of any content at any time at the discretion of Library staff. Examples of objects that will not be produced include, but are not limited to:
- Objects that are illegal
- Any object that is unlawful, threatening, abusive, tortuous, obscene, racially, ethnically or otherwise objectionable.
- Objects that may be construed as having intent to harm or capability of harming a person or animal in any way
- Objects larger than 9.9”x7.8”x5.9”
By submitting objects for printing, the patrons assume all responsibility for, and shall hold the Library harmless in, all matters related to patented, trademarked, or copyrighted materials.
Items printed from Library 3D printers that are not picked up within 7 days will become property of the Library. Items must be picked up by the individual who requested them.
The Library cannot guarantee and is not liable for the final appearance of 3D printed objects. The Library is not liable for any damages, human injury, and/or costs in the event of a failure of a 3D printed object.
Printing time of one hour or less is $1.00. Additional costs are $.25 per 15 minutes after the first hour. Print jobs are limited to 6 hours maximum.
Submitting a design for printing:
- Patrons desiring to use the 3D printer must submit their files through the form below. Only files submitted in the listed formats (.stl, .obj, or .thing file format) will be accepted. Please limit files to under 25 MB. Staff will review the file and contact the patron to confirm print request. Prints will be completed in the order in which they were submitted.
- If there is high demand, the Library may choose to schedule only one print per day per person.
- The files will be readied for printing in MakerBot Print and/or TinkerCad. The Library will view all files in Makerbot Print, TinkerCad or other authorized software before printing.
- Items may be retrieved at the Reference Desk. It is difficult to estimate exact print times. Library staff will provide their best estimate of the length of time a job upon request will require. An approximate time will be provided when the file has been accepted; the patron will be notified upon completion by a Library staff member (either by phone or email).
- Hand drawn designs will not be accepted.
- 3-D Printed models can be found on https://www.thingiverse.com/ and https://tinkercad.com/
Please note that procedures governing the use of the Library 3D printers are subject to change at any time.
Introduced: March 15, 2023
Second Reading: April 19, 2023
Approved: April 19, 2023
Implementation : April 20, 2023
Revised: October 18, 2023