3D Printing at Ngutungka West Lakes
Create your own 3D masterpieces with our 3D printer at Ngutungka West Lakes!
Printing is available in red, green, blue, black, white, grey and yellow with a maximum build size of 250L x 240W x 250H mm, and a maximum print time of 6 hours. Submit your .stl file via the online application form below, or in-person on a USB and, when completed, staff will contact you for collection.
Costs: $5 service fee + 5c per gram.
What's the process for 3D printing?
- Complete the Online Application Form or print out the Form to take with you.
- We test your file for errors, if there is an error we will contact you via email. (please check your spam folder)
- If there are no errors, you will receive an email confirmation that your printing request has been approved.
- Once the job is complete, you will be notified by email to collect and pay.
Where can I find 3D print files?
Need a 3D model? If you don’t already have a 3D design, there are many online libraries where you can download free or paid .stl files ready for 3D printing. Popular sites include:
- MakerWorld – Community‑created 3D printing designs for practical, creative and hobby projects.
- NASA 3D Resources - Free, official 3D models of spacecraft, satellites and space science objects.
- Cults3D – A global marketplace offering both free and paid 3D printable designs from independent creators.
- Thingiverse – One of the largest free collections of community‑shared 3D printing files.
- Printables – A high‑quality library of well‑tested 3D printing models with clear instructions.
Please ensure you have the right to use any file you submit and that it complies with Australian copyright law.
Key information regarding this service
- Print jobs that take longer than 6 hours will not be accepted.
- Dimensions of objects for 3D print must be smaller than 250mm x 240mm x 250mm.
- Only library staff have access to the 3D printer. Print jobs are moderated and manually queued.
- There is no guarantee that a print job will be successful.
- All customers must comply with the copyright laws of Australia. For more information and fact sheets, please visit the Australian Copyright Council website.
- Only standard PLA filament will be used for 3D printing.
- Requests will be responded to within 5 working days of the receipt of an error free file.
To make sure your model is printed correctly, please review the full terms and conditions below.
Please review these terms and conditions before submitting your file:
- The customer is responsible for ensuring the 3D file is error-free. Charles Sturt Libraries accepts no responsibility for file design, creation, or storage. There is no guarantee of a successful print, and library staff are not liable for any damage during removal from the build plate.
- Customers must comply with Australian copyright laws. Library staff cannot assist with design or software use.
- 3D printing is a staff-mediated service; staff will have access to the printer and will queue print jobs manually.
- When submitting a file, customers must:
- Complete a 3D Printing Request Form
- Provide the file in .stl format
- Ensure the file is error-free and the correct size
- Pay any associated costs when collecting print
- If the file contains errors, customers must correct them before printing can begin.
- Charles Sturt Libraries reserves the right to refuse any print job at its discretion, including content that:
- Infringes intellectual property rights
- May cause harm
- Contains explicit material or endangers minors' safety
By submitting a file, the customer agrees to:
- Take responsibility for the model, its design, quality, and use.
- Acknowledge that Charles Sturt Libraries is not liable for any legal, functional, or security issues related to the print or data.
- Understand that refunds are not issued for prints that don't meet expectations.
Other terms:
- Print requests will be ready within 5 working days after you receive conformation of an error-free file.
- Customers will be notified upon completion. Files will be deleted after printing.
- Uncollected prints will be disposed of after 14 days.
- Print jobs over 6 hours or exceeding 250mm x 240mm x 250mm will not be accepted.
- Only standard PLA filament will be used.
