Iron-filled Metal Composite PLA
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- What do buyers say about the Iron-filled Metal Composite PLA?
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings. Buyers like: Prints somewhat like regular PLA but a bit more brittle; Performed well with a found profile and a few tweaks; Coolest materials to print with, with amazing finishes achieved easily. Common complaints: Package was severely damaged; Rust will rub off if not sprayed with a fixative.
From Protoplant, makers of Protopasta
- Prints like PLA, behaves like metal
- Ferromagnetic: responds to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron
- Encapsulated iron keeps a stable matte, cast-metal finish as printed, but can be rusted when desired
- 1.5x the density of standard PLA for a weighted feel
- Rustable to create modern artifacts in a few easy steps
- More thermally conductive than standard plastic
- Sizes
- 1.75mm, 2.85 (3) mm
- Materials
- Base resin: PLA; additive: real iron powder; particle size less than 250 micron (0.25mm); density approx. 1.85 g/cc
- Returns
- At ProtoPlant's discretion, returns and replacements will be accepted within 90 days of purchase; only sealed product can be returned; shipping of items for exc
- Shipping
- Domestic shipping options within the United States via UPS, including free shipping on orders of or more; international shipping via DHL Express.
About the Iron-filled Metal Composite PLA
Now available in 1kg size.
Prints like PLA, behaves like metal! Experience our most "attractive" material yet!!!
Protopasta Rustable Magnetic Iron Metal PLA Composite is actually ferromagnetic . It responds to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron! Encapsulated in plastic, the iron maintains a stable matte, cast-metal finish as printed, but can be rusted when desired.
More product specific details and application ideas for our Rustable Magnetic Iron Metal PLA Composite can be found below.
More product details
What buyers say
Buyers like
- Prints somewhat like regular PLA but a bit more brittle
- Performed well with a found profile and a few tweaks
- Coolest materials to print with, with amazing finishes achieved easily
- Useful for R&D prototypes visible under fluorography
- Old test cube print going on 10 years old and hasn't rusted yet
- Prints easily with the same settings listed on the data sheet
Buyers complain about
- Package was severely damaged
- Rust will rub off if not sprayed with a fixative
- Getting the desired rusting effect took experimenting
- Filament is slightly more brittle than standard PLA and requires extra care when handling
- More abrasive than standard PLA; be prepared to replace your nozzle and do 1st layer adjustment
Specifications
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