Protoplant Magnetic Iron PLA 1.75mm 500g
ferromagnetic filament - mixture of PLA and iron
500g on spool (125g is EOL) / in 1.75mm and 2.85mm
- Manufacturer: Protopasta
- Manufacturer number: FEP11705
- EAN: 0640970862095
- Item number: 33049
- Availability: from stock > delivery time 1-3 working days
Prints like PLA, behaves like metal! Experience our most "attractive" material yet.
Proto-pasta Rustable Magnetic Iron Metal PLA Composite is actually ferromagnetic. It reacts to magnets and behaves similarly to pure iron! The iron encapsulated in plastic maintains a stable matte cast metal finish. However, the 3D object can also rust if necessary.
Interesting properties of Proto-Pasta Iron PLA
- Weighted haptics with 1.5x the density of standard PLA
- Rusts to create modern artifacts in a few easy steps - instructions here
- Attracts magnets (Neodymium type recommended for strongest attraction
- Induction at magnetic saturation approx. 0.15 Tesla
- Relative (to air) permeability - between 5 and 8 regardless of frequency up to 1 MHz
- Permeability - between 62E-7 and 100E-7 H/m, regardless of frequency up to 1 MHz
- More thermally conductive than standard plastic
- Prints easily like PLA with less nozzle wear than steel or carbon fiber
- More filament for your money - 2x the length of bronze fill (500g iron = 1kg bronze fill)
Areas of application
Some application ideas are:
- Artificial brick or stone
- Devices or hardware
- Buttons, buttons, keys
- Heat sinks or heat exchangers
- Fine art & sculpture
- Emblems, signage or trophies
- Jewelry such as pendants or bracelets
- Cosplay, game pieces or figurines
Attention
This filament is more abrasive than standard PLA. Be prepared to replace your nozzle and adjust the first layer. Use a wear-resistant nozzle and/or a larger diameter nozzle to extend maintenance intervals. In filament form, FEPLA is slightly more brittle than standard PLA and requires extra care when handling. Processing is comparable to standard PLA, no heated print bed is required. The printing process may be less consistent with smaller nozzles and/or Bowden cable machines. To achieve the best possible print quality, we therefore recommend printing with direct drive systems (DirectDrive extruders), with 0.6mm nozzles and at 190-210°C printing temperature.
Video tutorial: Experiment rusty patina
- carrier material:
PLA - additive:
Echtes Eisenpulver - Particle size:
less than 250 Mikron (0,25 mm) - Odor:
low or not noticeable - Density:
Ca. 1,85 g / cm³ - length (500 g):
97 m (1,75 mm) and 36 m (2,85 mm) - Speed:
10-20 mm / s 1. Layer, 20-80 mm / s Rest of the part - Printing temperature:
185-215° C (hottest on the 1st layer for best adhesion) - Nozzle type:
Wear-resistant for longer use - Nozzle diameter:
0,6 mm or more preferred, 0.4 mm is fine with a minimum of 0.25 mm for experts - Layer thickness:
0,15 - 0,20 mm recommended for a balance between quality, reliability and productivity - Print bed temperature:
Raum - 60° C (über 60° C kann es zu mehr Warping kommen) - Druckbettbeschichtung:
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