Texas Tech University

DCF Lab Instructions & Price List

Using Your Account

PCounter is a system that is provided as a convenience to our students. It allows you to pre-load funds for purchasing printing and fabrication services and materials. We encourage you to make deposits as needed and to keep track of your balance. This year, if you have a balance of $5 or more you may make a written request here to receive a refund of unused funds as long as the request is made on or before May 16, 2025. Any balance under $5 or not requested before the deadline will be non-refundable due to the existence of sunk costs related to the services provided during the past academic year. Moving forward, PCounter users will begin fall and summer with a zero balance. Reminders and deadlines will be posted.

  • If you’re using a shared computer, to prevent someone else from using your account, make sure you log off before you leave.
  • Credit will be given only for errors that are NOT the student's fault. Students must present proof of error to the Laser or Woodshop staff.
  • Lab Assistants are NOT able to give credit.

Laser Cutter

Our Boss (LS3655 & HP5598) laser cutters use focused laser beams to cut or engrave a variety of materials (up to 48" x 96") and create a high-quality finish.

  • Any type of metal and anything that contains PVC cannot be cut.
  • All files must be saved and sent to laser as Illustrator CS6. If files are not sent as CS6 they will be rejected.
  • Any laser cut files that ARE NOT studio related will be charged double for time and materials.
  • Work should be created to leave room at least a 1/4″ border around the work.

Using the Laser Cutters

3D Printers

Our farm of 36 Prusa i3 MK3S+ 3D printers allow students to create 3-dimensional objects through the extrusion of molten plastic from a tiny nozzle that moves precisely under computer control using X, Y and Z axis.

Using the 3D Printers

Huckabee College of Architecture

© 2025  Texas Tech University Apr 30, 2025 2:39 PM