Protopasta Ferromagnetic Iron PLA 3D Printer Filament | ProtoPlant Met

Protopasta Ferromagnetic Iron PLA 3D Printer Filament | ProtoPlant Met Description

Introducing Magnetic Iron Filled PLA. The strength of Protopasta Magnetic Iron PLA is similar and likely somewhat less than the strength of standard PLA. The iron in the filament is too finely ground to provide an increase in overall strength. The iron is too small and separated by the PLA to offer any noticeable amount of conductivity.We call our material Magnetic Iron PLA to communicate that this material allows users to include the added benefits of magnetism when designing and printing 3D objects.Material Data Base resin: HTPLA - Heat Treatable PLA Particle size: less than 250 microns (0.25mm) Odor: low or no Density: 1.8 g/cm3 (1800 kg/m3) Length (500g): 97m (1.75mm) and 36m (2.85mm) Heat treating: 110C (225F) for 10 min or as required for the desired result Total loss of stiffness (before heat treat): 50-60C (Tg) Total loss of stiffness (after heat treat): 150-175C (melting) Dimension change (before heat treat): 0% X/Y/Z Dimension change (after heat treat): 1.5% shrink X/Y and 1% growth Z typical but please calculate and confirm for your specific print and processPrinter Settings Speed: 10-20 mm/s 1st layer 20-80 mm/s rest of part Nozzle Set-point: 185-215C (hottest on 1st layer for best adhesion) Nozzle Actual: maintain set-point reduce speed if less than Nozzle Type: Standard or wear-resistant for extended use Nozzle Diameter: 0.6mm or larger preferred 0.4mm okay with 0.25mm minimum for experts Layer thickness: 0.15-0.20mm recommended for a balance of quality reliability and productivity Bed Temp (if available is not required): 50 C Bed Preparation: Elmers purple disappearing glue stick or your other favorite PLA surface preparation