AOE 3D print lab

1. Students must send an email request to aoe-3dprint-g@vt.edu in order to create a user account and receive an invite to join GrabCAD Shop. (Please check your spam folder for the invite request from GrabCAD Shop if you didn't receive the email.)

2. Once you are an approved user, it is important to review the machines, capabilities and specs available (in the tab below) to select the right technology for your job.

3. Submitting a job: In order to streamline our processes, we are mandating a new naming convention when submitting 3D print jobs through GrabCAD.  When submitting the order code field, you are required to submit the following format when requesting a new job:

• If 3D print job is for a class/instruction:  Class_AOEXXXX_Team_Advisor  (example: Class_AOE4106_Team5_Davoudi)
• If 3D print job is for a design team:  DesignTeam_Name_Job Name (example: Design Team_Rocketry@VT_myrocket)
• If the naming convention is not followed; the 3D Print Lab will automatically reject the requested order.

4. Once your job is submitted to GradCAD, the 3D Print Lab will send you an email with estimated material needed and approximate cost.

5. A member of your team will need to have an authorized fund number and order 3D print materials utilizing AOE Purchasing Google form:  AOE Purchasing Form.  There will be separate storage areas in Goodwin 140 for team material to be utilized for their individual teams.

Questions? Email our team at aoe-3dprint-g@vt.edu.

1. Send an email request to aoe-3dprint-g@vt.edu in order to create a user account and receive an invite to join GrabCAD Shop. (Please check your spam folder for the invite request from GrabCAD Shop if you didn't receive the email.)

2. Once you are an approved user, it is important to review the machines, capabilities and specs available (in the tab below) to select the right technology for your job.

3. Submitting a job: In order to streamline our processes, we are mandating a new naming convention when submitting 3D print jobs through GrabCAD.  When submitting the order code field, you are required to submit the following format when requesting a new job   

• If 3D print job is for research:  Research_PI_Fund Number (example:  Research_Atkins_423456).
• If the naming convention is not followed; the 3D Print Lab will automatically reject the requested order.

4. Once your job is submitted to GradCAD, the 3D Print Lab will send you an email with estimated material needed and approximate cost.

5. The department will charge 100% of any 3D print job that exceeds $500 to the sponsored fund, startup or overhead fund provided.  Note that PIs are only charged for printing materials, not for labor or machine maintenance, so use of AOE facilities will still be cost-effective compared to purchasing your own 3D printers and supplying materials for them.

Questions? Email our team at aoe-3dprint-g@vt.edu.