PLA
Metallic PLA
Fine-grain metallic pigment that, once sanded and polished, gives a very convincing cast-metal appearance. Ideal when you want the look of metal without its weight or cost. Abrasive.
What we use it for
Abrasive material
It contains fillers that wear brass nozzles. We use a hardened-steel nozzle, which means a slightly higher machine cost but ensures the dimensions stay consistent throughout the whole batch.
Not suitable for outdoor exposure
With continuous sunlight exposure it loses properties and colour. For outdoor use, look at PETG or ASA.
Technical data
- Family
- PLA
- Density
- 1.30 g/cm³
- Service temperature
- 55 °C
- Tensile strength
- 50 MPa
- Filament diameter
- 1,75 mm
- Suitable for outdoor use
- Not recommended
- Food contact
- No
- Enclosed chamber
- Not required
- Hardened nozzle
- Required (abrasive)
- Process waste
- 6 %
- Colours in stock
- 4
Mechanical values are the manufacturer's measurements from standard test specimens. A printed part is noticeably weaker in the direction perpendicular to the layers.
Available colours
Steel
No surcharge
Bronze
No surcharge
Copper
No surcharge
Aluminium
No surcharge
Price by quality
Reference based on a standard part: a hollow 50 mm cube (24.6 cm³ of material), 25% infill, one unit, standard lead time, VAT included.
| Quality | Weight | Machine time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borrador 0,28 mm2 perimeters | 30.2 g | 26 min | €29.10€24.05 excluding VAT |
| Estándar 0,20 mm3 perimeters | 33.9 g | 41 min | €31.22€25.80 excluding VAT |
| Fina 0,16 mm3 perimeters | 33.0 g | 50 min | €32.37€26.75 excluding VAT |
| Ultrafina 0,12 mm4 perimeters | 33.9 g | 1 h 7 min | €34.61€28.60 excluding VAT |
Otros PLA del catalogo
PLA
Our standard PLA. It crystallises faster than generic PLA, which means a better finish, less stringing and greater stiffness. It is the most economical option and the one we recommend by default for prototypes, models and decorative parts.
High-strength PLA
Formulated with Ingeo 3D870 resin, with impact toughness close to ABS but the printability of PLA. It can be annealed afterwards: after heat treatment, its service temperature rises to around 95 C, ideal for functional parts that must not deform in summer.
Recycled PLA
PLA made from industrial waste generated during filament production itself. It prints just like the standard version, with a much lower carbon footprint and the lowest price in the catalogue. Colour consistency between batches is lower, so we do not recommend it for visible parts made in series.