Resources - FAQ
Below FAQ are some common concerns of our existing and potential customers, if you have other questions, please send it to support@printyourmind3d.ca
Where do you ship to?
Print Your Mind 3D is happy to serve customers in Canada from coast to coast. We can ship our products to you anywhere in Canada. Learn more on our shipping page.
I made an order and was contacted by the carrier about brokerage. What's going on?
Some products are drop shipped from the US. For US products imported to Canada, the brokerage should be covered by us. If you are contacted by the carrier regarding brokerage, please do not pay. Instead, please contact us at support@printyourmind3d.ca for our brokerage account info.
If I live in Calgary or Montreal/Brossard, can I pick up my order instead of paying for shipping?
Absolutely! Simply select the local pickup option for shipping during your checkout and you won’t be charged anything for shipping. You can pick up your in-stock product 8:00-16:00 on weekdays. Please be ready to show a photo ID and the order confirmation when picking up the products.
Do you offer discounts to schools and universities?
Do you ofschooland s fer discounts to universities?
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I am new to 3D printing. What do I need to start printing?
To start your first print you will need the following:
1. a 3D printer. We have a range of 3D printers that are reliable and easy to use.
2. a 3D model you wish to turn into an object. See the FAQ below for how to get one.
3. a slicing software that turns the 3D model into a set of instructions the 3D printer can execute. We recommend Ultimaker Cura or Cura Lulzbot Edition as they are free to download and are easy to use.
4. Materials (filaments) used for 3D printing. You can find our selection here to get started.
What is 3D printing?
3D printing is part of a manufacturing process known as “additive manufacturing.” This is the process of adding layers of material, one on top of each other, to create your final object. 3D printing takes a 3D digital file and creates the object in physical form.
How does a 3D printer work?
There are many forms of 3d printing. The most common, and the one used by all of our machines, is called “Fused Filament Fabrication” or FFF. This is the process of laying down consecutive layers of liquefied plastic.
What types of materials can be used?
The most common materials used FFF 3d printing is PLA and ABS. PLA is a thermoplastic usually derived from corn or other renewable resources. This is generally the easiest material to print with. ABS is a petroleum based plastic, which can be more difficult to print with as it warps when it cools too quickly, and requires your printer to have a heated bed to avoid this. FFF printers can also print in a variety of exotic materials including wood, flexible, conductive, nylon and metal infused filaments.
How long does it take to 3D print something?
The time it takes to 3D print an object depends on a number of factors including layer height (resolution), infil percentage, print speed and the size of the model. You can print a small item with low resolution and low infil in as little as ten minutes. If you want to print a large item with high resolution and make the object very dense, that can take multiple hours.