3D Imaging and Printing Lab
Welcome to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½Â鶹Éç 3D Imaging and Printing Lab
Located in the U of I's Integrated Research and Innovation Center, the 3D Imaging and Printing Lab features state-of-the-art 3D scanning and printing capabilities that take advantage of modern X-ray technology. The scanner and printer were purchased with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) MRI program, , and the .
Questions about the lab? Please contact the Director, Tao Xing, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Mechanical Engineering by email or by phone at: 208-885-9032
Physical Address:
Integrated Research & Innovation Center (IRIC), Room 221
685 South Line Street, Moscow ID. 83844
Mailing Address:
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875 Perimeter Dr. MS 1122
Moscow, ID. 83844-1122
Web: uidaho.edu/3dip | Lab Phone: 208-885-1227
Feature | Specification | Benefit |
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X-ray source | 40 – 100 kV 10 W 5 µm spot size at 4 W |
Maintenance-free sealed X-ray source Fast scans for QC, or 4D XRM |
X-ray detector | Active pixel CMOS flat-panel 3 MP (1944 x 1536) 75 µm pixel size |
Excellent signal-to-noise Large Field-of-View |
Object size | 96 mm diameter 120 mm height |
Capable to scan a large range of sample sizes |
Sample changer (optional) |
16 samples up to 50 mm diameter 8 samples up to 96 mm diameter External access |
Unattended high throughput Any combination of large and small samples Add/remove samples at any time without interrupting the actual scan |
Dimensions | W 1040 mm x D 665 mm x H 400 mm Weight 170 kg |
Space-saving desktop system that fits in every lab |
Power supply | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, 3A max | Minimum installation requirements, a standard power supply suffices |
Model Materials |
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Digital Model Materials |
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Support Materials | SUP705â„¢ (water jet removable) SUP706Bâ„¢ (soluble) |
Build Size | 490 x 390 x 200 mm (19.3 x 15.35 x 7.9 in.) |
Layer Thickness | Horizontal build layers down to 14 microns (0.00055 in.) 55 microns (0.002 in.) in Super High Speed1 mode |
Workstation Compatibility | Windows 10 |
Network Connectivity | LAN — TCP/IP |
System Size and Weight | System: 1400 x 1260 x 1100 mm (55.1 x 49.6 x 43.4 in.); 430 kg (948 lbs.) Material Cabinet: 1119 x 656 x 637 mm (44 x 25.8 x 25.1 in.); 153 kg (337 lbs.) |
Operating Conditions | Temperature 18 – 25 °C (64 – 77 °F); relative humidity 30-70% (non-condensing) |
Power Requirements | 100–120 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 13.5 A, 1 phase 220–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 7 A, 1 phase |
Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC, EAC, RCM, R-NZ |
Software | GrabCAD Print |
Build Modes | High Quality: up to 7 base resins, 14-micron (0.00055 in.) resolution High Mix: up to 7 base resins, 27-micron (0.001 in.) resolution High Speed: up to 3 base resins, 27-micron (0.001 in.) resolution Super High Speed: 1 base resin, 55-micron (0.002 in.) resolution |
Accuracy | Typical deviation from STL dimensions, for models printed with rigid materials, based on size: under 100 mm – ±100μ; above 100 mm – ±200μ or ± 0.06% of part length, whichever is greater. |
Scanning Job Application Process
- Fill in the scanning application form (above)
- Send the form and sample* to xing@uidaho.edu
- You will receive a quote for the cost
- If cost agreed, sign and send the form back
- We will send you the scanned images via cloud
Printing Job Application Process
- Fill in the printing application form (above)
- Send the form and geometry* to xing@uidaho.edu
- You will receive a quote for the cost
- If cost agreed, sign and send the form back
- We will send you the printed object (external customers are responsible for shipping cost)
*If sample/geometry is confidential, indicate in the email and request a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)