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Curricular Fabrication Partnerships at the DFZ

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The DFZ Workshop is excited to support your coursework with digital fabrication resources! This webpage provides all the essential information you'll need to work with us this term. 

We offer support for the following equipment:

  • Laser Cutting (in-house)
  • 3D Printing (in-house)
  • Vinyl Cutting (in-house)
  • Flatbed UV Ink Printing (via the Design + Technology Lab)

When producing work through a curricular partnership, students are required to be present during fabrication whenever possible and reasonable. Each type of equipment has specific limitations and parameters to help manage the team's workload, outlined below. If your project requires work beyond these parameters, we encourage you to contact the DTL directly through their Service Bureau or Project Requests Portal.

This page is intended as a reference after your tour of the DFZ facilities and demonstrations of the available technologies. Below, you'll find detailed fabrication instructions, helpful resources, and contact information.

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  • Laser cutting is operated exclusively by DFZ staff.
  • File Check: Book our virtual office hours (external link)  to review your file.
  • Submit your Illustrator file and project information through this  (google form) form (external link) . Include as many details as possible.
  • Maximum cutting area: 510 mm x 300 mm.
  • Materials: Thin materials only (e.g., fabric, paper, mylar, acetate). Etching on surfaces is also available.
  • Material Policy: Bring your own materials, plus an extra 3x3 inch swatch for testing.

  • Costs:

    • $5.00 (cash) per 15 minutes of laser use (~$20/hour).
    • Card payments incur a $3.35 flat transaction fee.
  • Lead Time: Submit requests at least 2 weeks in advance.
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Two Options:

1. Self-Serve 3D Printing

  • Requires one-on-one training (approx. 45 min). Email dfz.fabrication@torontomu.ca to book.
  • Equipment: Ultimaker 2+ (build volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm).
  • Max Print Duration: 12 hours.
  • Cost: Free!

2. DFZ-Managed 3D Printing

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  • Vinyl cutting is self-serve but requires one-on-one training (approx. 30 min). Email us to book.

  • Materials:

    • Available for purchase: Matte black/white adhesive vinyl (24"-wide rolls) at $2.50/linear foot.
    • BYO Vinyl: Must be pre-approved by DFZ staff.
  • File Prep: Book virtual office hours (external link)  to review files.
  • Submit .SVG or Illustrator files via this  (google form) form (external link) .

  • Payment:

    • Cash preferred.
    • Card payments incur a $3.35 flat transaction fee.
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  • Flatbed printing is operated by DFZ staff using the Ricoh flatbed printer.
  • File Type: Submit a .PDF file through this form (external link) .
  • File Preparation: We can assist you during virtual office hours (external link) .
  • Max Print Area: 24" x 48".
  • Material Requirements: Must be flat and clean.

  • Cost:

    • $5.00 (cash) per 15 minutes of print time.
    • Card payments incur a $3.35 flat transaction fee.
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