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How to Generate, Order & Pick-Up SolidWorks Parts
3D Printed Parts : Generate Files
  1. Open the part file and close any assemblies that the part is included in.
  2. Click "Save As" and select "STL"
  3. In the "Save As" window, click on "Options..."
  4. Set "Deviation" to the smallest number and "Angle" to 5 deg and save the file.
    Decreasing this angle will result in a larger STL file that may not be printable.
3D Printed Assemblies : Generate Files
  1. Open the assembly file.
  2. Click "Save As" and select "STL"
  3. In the "Save As" window, click on "Options..."
  4. Set "Deviation" to the smallest number and "Angle" to 5 deg and save the file.
    Decreasing this angle will result in a larger STL file that may not be printable.
  5. Check or un-check the box "Save all components of an assembly in a single file"
    Checking this box will print your entire assmbly as a single part. This is useful for asseblies that cannot be disassembled but it may not be easy to free up your part if you don't know what you are doing.
    Unchecking this box will create a different part file for each part in the assembly.
3D Printing : Order
  1. Send an email to "3d@ece.ubc.ca"
  2. The subject line must be:
    • Course & group number (undergrads)
    • Speedchart number (grads)
    • Example (ug): EECE380 Group A1 - motor parts
    • Example (grad): HVAC - adapter
  3. The body must include:
    • All STL files
    • Number of copies for each STL file included
    • Material (stiff or flexible)
    • Any special instructions (glossy or matte, print orientation)
  4. You will receive a confirmation email right away.
3D Printing : Pick-Up
  1. You will receive an email when your parts are ready. Normally this will take 1 business day.
  2. If you do not receive an email within 2 business days, it is acceptable to reply to the confirmation email and ask for an update. Do not reply sooner.
  3. Go to MCLD 112B and ask for your parts.
  4. Do not go to MCLD 112B until after you have received an email indicating that your parts are ready.
 
Waterjet Parts (Sheet Metal) : Generate Files
  1. Open the part file and close any assemblies that the part is included in.
  2. Flatten the part.
  3. Click "Save As", select "DXF", and save the file.
Waterjet Parts (Standard) : Generate Files
  1. Open the part file and close any assemblies that the part is included in.
  2. Determine which view (top, front, side) shows the shape you want cut.
  3. Click "Save As", select "DXF", and save the file.
  4. You will be prompted for a "View to Export". Select the view from step 2.
Waterjeting : Order
  1. Send an email to "shop@ece.ubc.ca"
  2. The subject line must be:
    • Course & group number (undergrads)
    • Speedchart number (grads)
    • Example (ug): EECE380 Group A1 - motor parts
    • Example (grad): HVAC - adapter
  3. The body must include:
    • DXF file
    • Number of copies
    • Material (type and thickness)
    • Maximum outer dimensions
      The machinist needs to know how much material to load.
      Often the units get mixed up (mm / inches) which may result in a scaling by 25.4
  4. You will receive a confirmation email right away.
Waterjet Parts : Pick-Up
  1. You will receive an email when your parts are ready. Normally this will take 2 business days.
  2. If you do not receive an email within 2 business days, it is acceptable to reply to the confirmation email and ask for an update. Do not reply sooner.
  3. Go to the machine shop collect your parts from the blue bins under the fasterner cabinet.
  4. If the machine shop is closed, contact Matthew Kutarna (MCLD 101) to let you in.
  5. Do not contact Matthew Kutarna or Mark Finniss (machinist) until after you have received an email indicating that your parts are ready.