Please familiarize yourself with our Materials Policy.

Items with an asterisk(*) can be bought at Resale locations across campus.

Approved Materials

These materials can be used without prior permission from the ioLab staff.

3D Printing   CNC Milling  
ABS*   ABS* (sheets or prints) Plywood*
PLA*   HDPE Hardwood from Resale*
HIPS   Acrylic* Machining wax*
Nylon   Delrin Aluminum
Flexible (e.g. Ninjaflex)   MDF* Brass from Resale*
Conductive   Renfoam* FR-1 (PCB blank)*
Formlabs resin*   Pink foam*  

Conditionally Approved Materials

These materials may be hazardous or present special problems in their use. To use any of the materials on this list, you must get prior approval from the ATS Technical Manager for Fabrication & Electronics or the Assistant Director of ATS Facilities.

3D Printing   CNC Milling  
Particle-filled:   Brass (not from Resale)  
(wood, metal, ceramic, etc.)   Plastics not in Approved list  
Resin not from Formlabs   Wood not from Resale  
Other filament not in Approved list   Reclaimed wood (must be free of paint & hardware)  
    Exotic hardwoods  

Prohibited Materials

These materials are inherently hazardous or will damage the equipment. Under no circumstances are these materials to be used in the ioLab.

3D Printing   CNC Milling  
None   Steel (including stainless steel)  
    Titanium  
    Other metals  
    Commercial PCBs  
    Fiberglass or carbon fiber  
    FR-4 (PCB, contains fiberglass)  
    Wood with paint or hardware