FDM material
Metal Composite PLA 3D Printing
PLA infused with metal powders (copper, bronze, steel) for a metallic look and added weight.
Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 30–40 MPa
- Heat Resistance
- ~55 °C
- Flexibility
- Low
- Chemical Resistance
- Low
- Relative Cost
- $$
- Density
- 2.0–3.5 g/cm³
- Metal Content
- ~30%
Typical values for printed parts. Strength between layers is lower than along them.
Good for
- Jewelry prototypes
- Awards
- Decorative hardware
- Props
How we print it
- Tolerance
- ±0.2 mm typical
- Largest part in one piece
- 350 × 320 × 325 mm
- Production
- 2-5 business days; rush available
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Metal-filled PLA: common questions
What is Metal-filled PLA good for?
Metal-filled PLA is a common choice for jewelry prototypes, awards, decorative hardware, props. PLA infused with metal powders (copper, bronze, steel) for a metallic look and added weight.
How strong and heat-resistant is Metal-filled PLA?
Printed Metal-filled PLA parts have a typical tensile strength of 30–40 MPa and heat resistance of ~55 °C. These are typical values for printed parts in the XY direction; strength between layers is lower, so orientation matters for loaded parts.
How big a part can you print in Metal-filled PLA, and how fast?
Up to 350 × 320 × 325 mm in one piece; larger parts are printed in sections and joined, after a review. Production takes 2-5 business days, and rush service is available.
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