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3D PRINTING

3D PRINTING SERVICES

Want to see your idea come to life? Print out a 3D prototype of your design with the Hatchery!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A 3mf file of your 3D design
Note: You must be enrolled at UofT OR be a part of the Hatchery
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To be enrolled at UofT
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Be a part of the Hatchery
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HOW TO PICK UP YOUR FINISHED PRODUCT
Depending on demand, your print could take up to 7 days to complete
The Myhal Fabrication Facility will get in touch with you once your print is ready for pick up.
Your finished product will be available for pick up at the Myhal Fabrication Facility (4th floor of the Myhal Centre).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What printers are available?

3D printing through the Hatchery provides you access to FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers which support printing in PLA White material, a bioplastic which transitions quickly from liquid to solid. The machines have a generous build area of 223 by 223 by 205 mm.


To learn more about the details of the machines, please click here.

How long will the print take?

The print time depends on the size of the part. Small parts can take only a few hours whereas very large and bulky parts will take at least a day. Infill density also greatly affects the print time.

What is meant by “infill density”?

Parts are not printed to be completely solid. The infill is how much of the space inside the part is filled with material. 100% infill is completely solid, while 0% is completely hollow. 20% is the standard infill density. We don’t typically print at 100% unless absolutely necessary.

Can I print in a specific colour?

Currently, we only stock white PLA. We also cannot accept any other rolls of material provided to us by clients.

Can I print in a material other than PLA?

No. Access to 3D printing through the Hatchery only includes PLA materials.

Can you make changes to my part?

Please reach out to the Fabrication Facility if you require additional support (myhal.maker@utoronto.ca).

What settings do I need to get the strongest part?

Infill density is the setting that determines how strong a part is. A completely solid part will be the most durable . However, we recommend that you determine how strong it needs to be first before requesting 100% infill as this can result unnecessary usage of material. Another option is to keep the infill density lower, but increase the wall thickness.

What is the resolution of the printers?

The printers can be accurate to 12.5 microns (X direction), 12.5 microns (Y direction) and 5 microns (Z direction). For more information on the resolution of the Ultimaker, please click here.

What is the build volume for the printers?

The build volume is 223 by 223 by 205 mm. However, parts that are close to these dimensions are more difficult to print and may not turn out as well.

CONTACT

For more questions/inquiries, please email: 3d@uofthatchery.ca.