MetalFil

MetalFil (polylactic acid) is a filament composed of PLA and gravimetrically filled with about 80% Ancient Bronze or Classic Copper powder. The high filling with these powders makes 3D printed objects almost indistinguishable from the original cast parts .

MetalFil can be post-processed with various patina effects.

Applications

• Aesthetics, design and art
• Figurines and miniatures

Key Features

• Very high fill rate of 80%
• Real, heavy metal appearance and "cool" metal feel
• Approximately 300% heavier than PLA (density of 3.5 g/cc)
• Compatible with hotend full metal, PEEK and PFTE
• Compatible with direct drive and style extruders Bowden
• Compatible with hardened nozzles ≥ 0.4 mm with retraction settings enabled
• Easy to process

MetalFil can be brushed, sanded, polished, waxed, coated and post-processed coated