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Prusa i3 MK3S 3D Printer

Overview

Contact: VINSE Cleanroom
ESB 111 - Cleanroom
615-343-1468

Fee Structure

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The Prusa i3 MK3S is a fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer for producing parts layer-by-layer with large overall sizes and a textured surface finish.  Both standard and flexible filaments are available with this tool.

Capabilities

  • Print size and resolution:
    • Print volume size: 250×210×210 mm
    • Layer heights: 05-0.3 mm
    • Nozzle size: 4 mm
    • Smallest lateral feature size obtained experimentally: 2 mm channels
    • Tunable file settings to alter print speed and printed object resolution
  • Supported 1.75 mm diameter filament materials:
    • PLA
    • ABS
    • PETG
    • Ninjaflex
    • FlexFill
  • Additional i3 MK3S with a multi material upgrade 2S (MMU2S) to print up to 5 colors at once with automated filament swapping
  • Filament sensor in extruder
  • Automatic print bed level compensation
  • Removable print sheet for ease of print removal
  • External computer with Prusa Slicer software compatible with stl, obj, 3mf, and amf file types for slicing and file conversion
  • Connectivity: USB