3D Printers (FDM)

This activity is listed as:

Minimum required PPE and precautions (more may be required based on circumstance)

Most important safety considerations (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

• Do not point putty knives toward any part of your body when removing parts.

• Appropriate ventilation: REQUIRES a source of ventilation (exhaust fan, open window with airflow, etc).

• Take care not to burn yourself on the nozzle.

• Keep the area around the printer clear of combustible and flammable materials.

• Keep hands outside of print volume while the job is running.

Most important considerations in the use of the tool/technology (issues, resources, advice, warnings)

• Please follow the MIT guidance on 3D printing as it relates to COVID-19 response

• • https://project-manus.mit.edu/3d-printing-for-covid-19-response-at-mit

• Project Manus “An Introduction to 3D Printers” 

• • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajOe3tdBZR8

Links or info about video/images and complementary or alternative tools/tech to consider

• N/A

Forms and contact information required to obtain approval to use this technology/tools

• Email: Q&A and Discussion to mit-remote-making@mit.edu