Fab Lab Baltimore is a community-centered makerspace located on the CCBC Catonsville campus, offering access to professional-grade equipment and resources. Whether you're a student, educator, hobbyist or entrepreneur, the Fab Lab provides the space and support to bring your ideas to life.
Specs
Build volume: 5.7x5.7x6.9". Material: resin. Finest layer resolution: 0.001"
Compatible Software
Only accepts .stl files.
Available Materials
3d printing service Availability
First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days.
in-person Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Build volume: 13.2 x 7.9 x 11.8". Material: resin. Finest layer resolution: 0.001"
Compatible Software
Only accepts .stl files.
Available Materials
3d printing service Availability
First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days.
in-person Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Build volume: 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8". Material: resin. Finest layer resolution: 0.004" / 110 microns
Compatible Software
Only accepts .stl or .obj files.
Available Materials
Nylon 12: $0.50/ gram
3d printing service Availability
First come first served. You may send your .stl or .obj file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days.
in-person Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
This printer is best used for production printing of small parts. Because the technology does not require you to have supports, you can stack prints to fill the whole bed chamber.
Specs
Build volume: 7.5 x 7.5 x 7.75". Layer resolution: 20-400 microns. Max Hotend temp: 260*C/ 500*F. Max Bed temp: 100*C/ 212*F. Nozzle Size: 0.4mm. Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
Compatible Software
.stl, .obj, .amf, .iges, .step
Acceptable Materials
ABS, ASA, PLA, Makerbot TOUGH, PETG, Nylon, Nylon Carbon Fiber and other experimental plastics are accepted.
Available Materials
Different compatible materials may be purchased through MakerBot. Use of an experimental plastic must be done in-person with a lab technician.
3d printing service Availability
First come first served. You may send your .stl file by email to be printed and picked up within 2-4 business days.
in-person Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Bed size: 24" x 18". 60 watts. Cuts materials up to about 1/4" thick.
Compatible Software
We print from Corel Draw or Illustrator. However, you can import most vector file formats such as .DXF files into Corel Draw from another CAD software such as Solidworks, Fusion 360 or Rhino 3D. For engraving, you can import JPG, PDF, PNG or files into Corel Draw.
Acceptable Materials
Most materials excluding vinyl and PVC are accepted. Email us to check whether or not your material is acceptable.
Available Materials
Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Bed size: 32" x 18" x 9". 75 watts. Cuts materials up to about 1/4" thick.
Compatible Software
We print from Corel Draw or Illustrator. However, you can import most vector file formats such as .DXF files into Corel Draw from another CAD software such as Solidworks, Fusion 360 or Rhino 3D. For engraving, you can import JPG, PDF or PNG files into Corel Draw.
Acceptable Materials
Most materials excluding vinyl and PVC are accepted. Email us to check whether or not your material is acceptable.
Available Materials
Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Bed size: 4x8', Z axis travel height of 3"
Compatible Software
We use PartWorks V2.5, PartWorks 3D or Aspire to generate toolpath files. However, you can design in any program you feel comfortable with, such as Adobe Illustrator for 2D files, or AutoCad, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Rhino 3D or a different CAD program for 3D modeling projects such as carving. Accepted file formats, V2.5: *.crv, *.dxf, *.dwg, *.eps, *.ai, *.pdf. stl file for 3D milling.
Acceptable Materials
Hardwood, plywood, MDF and foam are accepted.
Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" and "CNC Applications" courses.
Specs
Max roll size: 30" wide
Compatible Software
We use CorelDraw to set up cut lines. Please export your files to .ai, .dxf, .pdf, .jpeg to be sent through the CorelDraw software. You can print straight from .eps format if there are no cut lines.
Acceptable Materials
Vinyl for printing and cutting, paper and various fabrics for printing are accepted.
Available Materials
Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
Specs
Forming size: 6x6" wide. It is recommended not to form anything taller than it is wide. Use 3D prints or other solid objects as a base form. Object must have no undercuts and must have vent holes in deep recesses.
Acceptable Materials
Material must be .05" or less in thickness
Available Materials
Clear PETG: 16" x 19" x .02" ($3/sheet)
Availability
Reservation only. You must have taken our "Intro to Fab Lab" course.
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