3D PRINTING - KELOWNA, BC

3D printing in Kelowna, from fine detail to half a metre

Formed2fit runs two kinds of 3D printers under one roof. Large-format FDM handles big, strong parts up to 500 mm in every direction. High-detail resin handles small parts that need crisp features and a smooth finish. Prototypes, replacement parts, art, models and small production runs, printed locally.

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500 mm

Large single FDM print, in every direction

0.1mm

Finest FDM layer height

5+ materials

PLA, PETG, flexible, wood-fill, ASA, resin

STL - OBJ

Preferred files (other accepted)

TWO TECHNOLOGIES

Large-format FDM and high-detail resin printing

Every job goes on the printer that suits it best. Big and strong goes on FDM, while small and detailed goes on resin.

FDM - LARGE FORMAT

Big, strong and affordable

Fused deposition modelling melts plastic filament and builds the part up layer by layer. It's the go-to for rapid prototypes and functional parts, and our large-format machine prints pieces up to half a metre in a single go.

  • Build volume: 500 × 500 × 500 mm

  • Layer height: 0.1 mm min, 0.2 mm typical

  • Materials: PLA, PETG, flexible, wood-fill

Best for: prototypes, functional and replacement parts, jigs and fixtures, large display pieces.

RESIN - DLP

Fine detail and smooth surfaces

DLP (digital light processing) cures liquid resin with light, a whole layer at a time. The result is very fine detail and a smooth, paint-ready finish, in a smaller build area than FDM.

  • Build volume: 277.85 × 156.26 × 300 mm

  • Finish: Smooth, very fine detail

  • Material: High-detail resin

Best for: miniatures and figurines, detailed models, small precise parts, cosmetic pieces.

MATERIALS

3D printing materials

Choose based on where the part will live and what it has to do. Not sure? Tell us, and we'll recommend one.

Material Process Best for Good to know

PLA FDM Prototypes, models, display pieces Crisp detail and lots of colours. Softens in heat, it is not for long-term outdoor use.

PETG FDM Functional and replacement parts Tougher than PLA, with better heat and chemical resistance, and flexible rather than brittle.

Flexible FDM Gaskets, bumpers, protective covers Rubber-like. It bends and springs back.

Wood-fill FDM Decor, signs, gifts and art Filament blended with real wood fibres, for a natural look and feel that can be sanded.

ASA FDM Functional and replacement parts Tougher than PLA, great for high temperature environments and outdoor use.

High-detail Resin Miniatures, detailed/cosmetic parts Hard (Shore 84D), with a smooth surface that's ready to paint. See the properties below.

WHAT WE PRINT

What our 3D Printing is used for

Prototypes & product development

Hold your design in your hand, test the fit, and change it before you commit to tooling.

Architectural & presentation models

Large-format prints for site and massing, plus resin for fine features.

Replacement parts

Broken or discontinued? See our part duplication service. We'll scan it, rebuild it and print a new one.

Art, props & display pieces

Sculptures, cosplay and theatre props, signage and statement pieces up to half a metre, or larger in sections.

Jigs, fixtures & functional parts

Brackets, mounts, guides and tooling aids made to fit your shop or line.

Custom products & small runs

One-offs, gifts and short production runs. For larger volumes, see Manufacturing Partner.

HOW IT WORKS

How to order a 3D print

Send your file

An STL or OBJ at 1:1 scale in millimetres is ideal. No file? We can model it or scan it.

Get a free quote

We check your file, recommend the process and material, and send you a price.

We print it

Your part is printed on the machine that suits it, then cleaned up and checked.

Pick it up

Collect your print from pick-up location at 281 Atwood Place, Kelowna.

PRINTING GUIDELINES

3D printing guidelines: files, sizes and design rules

Designing your own part? These rules help it print right the first time. If something doesn't fit them, send the file anyway, and we'll tell you what to change.

File types, scale and units

Preferred for every material:

  • STL

  • OBJ

Also accepted, but may need preparation:

STEP / STP, 3DS, 3DM, DWG

  • Model at 1:1, the exact size you want printed.

  • Use millimetres as the unit.

FDM design rules

Maximum print size

FDM: 500 × 500 × 500 mm in one piece.

Resin: 277.85 × 156.26 × 300 mm.

Bigger than that? We can split the model, print it in sections and join them.

Rule Guideline

Layer height 0.1 mm minimum, 0.2 mm typical

General tolerance ±1 mm. Tell us about fit-critical features, and we can tune settings or print a test piece.

Overhangs Up to 45° print without support. Steeper overhangs need support material.

Bridging Unsupported spans up to 5 mm

Smallest detail 0.8 mm

Minimum wall thickness 1 mm when supported, 2 mm when unsupported

Minimum pin / wire thickness 1 mm when supported, 2 mm when unsupported

Infill 0% to 100%, chosen to balance strength, weight and cost

High-detail resin properties

Property Value

Hardness Shore 84D

Tensile strength 36-52 MPa

Flexural (bending) strength 59-70 MPa

Elongation at break 11-22%

Shrinkage during curing 3.72-4.24%

Typical values for our standard high-detail resin. Shrinkage is the change in volume as the resin cures.

NO 3D FILE?

Start from a sketch, an object or a broken part

3D modelling

Got a sketch, a drawing or measurements? We’ll design a print-ready model.

3D modelling services

3D scanning

Got the object? We’ll capture it with a blue-laser 3D scanner and turn it into a file.

3D scanning services

Part duplication

Got a broken or discontinued part? We’ll scan it, rebuild it and print a tough replacement.

Duplication services

QUESTIONS

3D printing FAQ

  • STL or OBJ, modelled at 1:1 final size in millimetres. We can also work from STEP, 3DS, 3DM and DWG files, but they may need some preparation first.

  • Up to 500 × 500 × 500 mm in one piece on our large-format FDM printer, and up to 277.85 × 156.26 × 300 mm in resin. Bigger objects can be printed in sections and joined.

  • Choose FDM for size, strength and value: prototypes, functional parts and large pieces. Choose resin for fine detail and smooth surfaces on smaller parts. If you're not sure, tell us what the part is for and we'll recommend one.

  • As a general rule, plan for ±1 mm on FDM parts. If parts have to fit together precisely, tell us when you order. We can tune the settings or print a quick test piece first.

  • It depends on the size, material, print time and quantity. Quotes are free. Send your file and we'll come back with a price.

  • Yes. We can design the part from a sketch or measurements with our 3D modelling service, or 3D scan an existing object to create the file.

FREE QUOTE

Start a 3D print job

Send us:

Your file (STL or OBJ, 1:1 scale, in millimetres). For large files, share a download link.

  1. The material and colour, if you know them

  2. How many you need

  3. When you need them by