Material
White PLA
A reliable bioplastic suited to fast FDM prototyping.
3D Printing.Make it tangible.
Available for startups in the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Hatchery programs.
3MF file
White PLA
Build volume
223 × 223 × 205 mm
The maximum available print area for a submitted part.
Typical turnaround
Up to 7 days
Timing varies with demand, part size and print settings.
Before you apply.
We need a print-ready 3MF file and confirmation that your startup is part of the Hatchery.
Your design
A 3MF file
Submit a print-ready 3D model of the part you want us to produce.
Eligibility
Only eligible to Hatchery startups
Pickup process.
After you apply, the Myhal Fabrication Facility manages production and lets you know when your part is ready.
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Allow for production
Depending on demand, your print may take up to seven days to complete.
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Watch for a message
The Fabrication Facility will contact you once your print is ready.
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Pick up at Myhal
Collect your part on the fourth floor of the Myhal Centre.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you print.
Quick answers about machines, materials, settings and part design.
What printers are available?
Hatchery 3D printing uses FDM printers with white PLA. The available machines support a build area of 223 × 223 × 205 mm.
Compare the available printersHow long will my print take?
Print time depends on part size, shape and infill density. Small parts may take only a few hours; large or bulky parts can take a day or more. Allow up to seven days for the full service turnaround.
What does “infill density” mean?
Infill describes how much material fills the inside of a part. Zero percent is hollow and 100% is solid. Twenty percent is the standard setting for most prototypes.
Can I choose another colour or material?
No. The service currently uses white PLA only, and we cannot accept outside rolls of material.
Can the team change my part?
The print service does not include design changes. Contact the Myhal Fabrication Facility at myhal.maker@utoronto.ca if you need additional design or fabrication support.
How do I make a stronger part?
Higher infill can increase strength, but it also uses more material and takes longer to print. Increasing wall thickness can often add strength without requesting 100% infill.
What is the printer resolution?
The printers can be accurate to 12.5 microns in the X and Y directions and 5 microns in the Z direction.
What is the maximum build volume?
The build volume is 223 × 223 × 205 mm. Parts close to the maximum dimensions are more difficult to print and may not produce the best result.
Ready to 3D print?
Apply with your 3MF file, or email 3d@uofthatchery.ca if you have a question.