3D Printing Ottawa Service
We offer fast, accurate 3D Printing. Our services cater to a variety of customers in industries such as architecture, consumer products, automotive, and technology. Hot Pop Factory specializes in creating high-quality scaled models, hardware enclosures, custom parts & components, awards, art and sculptures, and fashion accessories.
3D printing is a fantastic way to make custom designs that are not easily made with traditional means of manufacturing. With a variety of 3D printing capabilities to offer, our service features include:
Choice of Materials
Choose from a large variety of reliable engineering resins to bring your 3D models to life. Materials include:
- FDM PLA Plastic
- FDM ABS Plastic
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Castable Resin 40
- High Temperature
- Rigid 10K
- Durable
- Elastic 50A
- Flexible 80A
Fast Turnaround
Hot Pop Factory provides fast lead times and options to receive your 3D printed parts:
- 24hr Rush Service
- 48hr Rush Service
- Standard 3-5 Business Day
Diverse Applications
Hot Pop Factory provides 3D printing services for a vast array of applications including:
- Appearance Models
- Clinical Training Mockups
- Composite Tooling
- Design Evaluation Models (Form, Fit & Function)
- Electronics, Packaging, Connectors
- Functional Prototyping
- Medical and Healthcare Devices
- Proof of Concept Prototypes
- Product Performance and Testing
- Production Parts
- Jigs, Fixtures and Assembly Aids
3D Printing Case Studies
Learn why local designers and makers choose Hot Pop Factory for their 3D Printing Ottawa projects
You’ll Be In Good Company.
Hundreds of companies across Canada have selected Hot Pop Factory as a go to place for all their 3D Printing Ottawa Services.
Customer Testimonials
It is always a pleasure to work with Hot Pop Factory. Across my different design projects, I continue to return to them for their accurate and reliable service. They offer a wide variety of materials and techniques, and their team is helpful in finding optimal solutions when it comes to tricky details. I highly recommend them!
Jacob Antoni
Architect
Our 3D printed model display blew the socks off our clients and set us apart from our competitors. Thank you for your good work.
Dino Deligiannis
President at Intlvac Thin Film
Materials
Each 3D printing project is unique in it’s own way. Sometimes you want something to be strong, or finely detailed, or with many interconnected parts. For almost every design need there’s a unique material consideration.
Here’s a quick introduction to the FDM and SLS materials you can 3D print with at Hot Pop. for more images and examples of how these materials can be used for your project, check out our Full Materials Guide for 3D Printing.
ABS & PLA Plastic / Max Print Size: 250 x 210 x 210mm
Both ABS and PLA are thermoplastics used in FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printers. ABS is a strong material. It is a good choice if an object might be dropped or often handled. For example, a phone case made of ABS is a great option.
PLA has similar physical properties as ABS material. The main difference is that PLA is a biodegradable plastic. The materials are usually printed on a FDM 3D printer. FDM technology is excellent at producing simple geometries at low to medium resolution. It is ideal for preliminary prototypes to test an idea.
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- PLA ABS Black
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- PLA ABS White
3D Printing Services Price & Process
Because of the custom nature of 3D printing applications, our services are quoted on a project by project basis.
The total cost of a project usually includes 3D file preparation or repair, if needed, and machine time. This cost depends on the volume and geometry of the project.
Here is a breakdown of factors we consider when quoting your project.
File Preparation
To reduce costs and speed up your project, export your 3D models as 1:1 scale, unioned and manifold. A 3D mesh (in STL or OBJ file format) that meets these requirements, eliminates setup and file prep costs. See our Design Guide below on how to prepare your 3D files.
File Creation
In case your project assets do not meet the requirements for production, we can provide our services to help you move your project forward. Your price will vary depending on the amount of time required to generate a production ready file. The team provides budgetary estimates at the beginning of a project on an hourly basis, and they will bill the actual time.
Materials
Production costs vary depending on the material and 3D printing technology chosen. In general, FDM prints in ABS and PLA are more affordable than SLS prints in nylon, sandstone, and alumide. However, many other factors including volume, geometry, and infill density will affect the cost as well.
We can usually make a recommendation upon reviewing your 3D model file. For more information on the differences between our various 3D printing materials, refer to our SLS vs FDM post.
Size
The main cost factor for our additive manufacturing processes is the size of your model. The size impacts the overall volume and machine time, which dictates the production cost.
The volume of an object increases much faster than the linear dimensions do. Even a small incremental change in size will have an exponential impact on the production cost. See our Design Guide for size limitations and requirements.
Infill Density
The internal density of a design will also impact machine time, and therefore, the production cost. Typically, we recommend our clients create hollow or porous designs where possible to minimize overall volume.
This is especially important when the size of the model is required to be quite large. It helps to greatly reduce the amount of time required to produce the model and as a consequence the overall cost. See our Design Guide for minimum wall thicknesses and escape hole requirements.
Turnaround
Our standard turnaround time can be viewed here. Rush service is available if you need your project quickly. It costs more because we must adjust our production schedule. This allows us to prioritize your project over others.
3D Printing Ottawa Turnaround Times
3D Printing Ottawa Guide
Here’s what you need to know when preparing your project for 3D printing. The most important thing is that you provide us with a watertight, manifold mesh model. It should meet the tolerances of your chosen 3D printing process.
Read our SLS vs FDM post for more details on the unique characteristics of FDM and SLA printer materials. This will help you choose the most suitable option for your ideas, and dictate which of the below design guidelines to follow.
File Types, Scale and Units
We can work with the following formats for 3D printing:
- Production Ready: STL and OBJ for all 3D printing materials
- File Preparation Service Required: STP/STEP, 3DS, 3DM, DWG
- All models should be scaled 1:1 as per intended final size and the units you designed in should be communicated to us in your inquiry
- For color 3D prints: Model Files: STL, OBJ, WRL. Textures files: GIF, JPG, PNG, MTL. Submit an STL or OBJ, as well as a ZIP file containing model file and textures.
Watertight, Manifold Mesh
To be production ready, your 3D model must be one continuous shell with no holes or cracks, so it will not leak if water is poured into it. If there are holes or apertures in your design, a manifold model can be maintained by giving the model walls a thickness. Further, make sure there are no intersecting surfaces within the shell, this can result in print failures.
Overall Print Size Limitations
- FDM: 12″ x 12″ x 24″(z)
- SLS: 13.2″ x 7.9″ x 11.8″(z)
FDM Tolerances
- Layer height: minimum 0.1mm, typically 0.2mm
- Precision Tolerances: +/- 1mm
- Overhang Support: Max 45°, overhangs over 45° will require support material
- Max Bridging: 5mm, surface finish will sag and deteriorate beyond this limit
- Minimum detail size: 0.8mm
- Minimum supported wall thickness: 1mm, 2mm if unsupported
- Minimum supported wire thickness: 1mm, 2mm if unsupported
- Infill Density: 0% to 100%
All the above information is our advice. Please consider possible changes based on the specific design of your project.